Archos Internet Media Tablet
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The Archos Generation 6 (Gen6) product series is represented by misc "Internet Media Tablets" or "IMT", e.g. the Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet (sometimes abbreviated as "Archos 5 IMT"). This series of tablet computer
s developed by the French company Archos
that features a resistive touchscreen
for video, photo, audio, internet browsing and other multimedia applications. The individual numbering of the distinct models seems up to now to roughly resemble the length of the display diagonal in inches.
This sixth generation of devices was revealed on August 19, 2008. The three models are the Archos 5, Archos 7, and Archos 5g. Archos subsequently upgraded the Archos 5 to the Archos 5 Android. It can be purchased with up to a 500 GB hard drive, and includes new features and bluetooth
.
core based processor in form of a semiconductor from the OMAP3 series from TI running at 600 MHz .
The device comes with a media player that supports codec plugins. Some through plug-ins require payment. It includes an Archos custom operating system with Adobe Flash
9 support, and web radio/TV. Its possible to install alternate Linux distributions like Ångström
.
that is based upon the ARM Cortex A8 running at 600 MHz with further a video decoding accelerator.
It has the same software capabilities as the Archos 5
Z515 1.2 GHz CPU and 1 GB onboard SDRAM (DDR2 400) and is available in a 60GB model. It has a 1024x600 pixels, 9" inch resistive LED back-lit touchscreen, which has been described as "impressive" by reviewers.. The device has both 802.11b/g Wifi and Bluetooth 2.1, 1 USB port, and can add an additional 2 USB ports, standard VGA monitor connection, and an Ethernet port via the Port Replicator accessory.
Unlike the previous models of the Archos series this device comes with the full version of Microsoft
Windows 7 Starter Edition. Which includes Windows Live Messenger
, which can utilize the integrated 1.3MP webcam for portable video-conferencing, voice calling and instant messaging. The vTuner software is also included, which is the Web Radio & TV plugin for Gen 6 & Gen 7 devices. The Software also includes IBM Lotus Symphony
office software. As the device is x86 compatible it's reported by people that it is possible to run the device even with relatively stock Linux distribution even if not all hardware features are out of the box.
Tablet computer
A tablet computer, or simply tablet, is a complete mobile computer, larger than a mobile phone or personal digital assistant, integrated into a flat touch screen and primarily operated by touching the screen...
s developed by the French company Archos
Archos
Archos is a French consumer electronics company that was established in 1988 by Henri Crohas. Archos manufactures portable media players and portable data storage devices. The name is an anagram of Crohas' last name, and it is also Greek for 'master'...
that features a resistive touchscreen
Touchscreen
A touchscreen is an electronic visual display that can detect the presence and location of a touch within the display area. The term generally refers to touching the display of the device with a finger or hand. Touchscreens can also sense other passive objects, such as a stylus...
for video, photo, audio, internet browsing and other multimedia applications. The individual numbering of the distinct models seems up to now to roughly resemble the length of the display diagonal in inches.
This sixth generation of devices was revealed on August 19, 2008. The three models are the Archos 5, Archos 7, and Archos 5g. Archos subsequently upgraded the Archos 5 to the Archos 5 Android. It can be purchased with up to a 500 GB hard drive, and includes new features and bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks with high levels of security...
.
| ARCHOS 5 | |
| Storage : | 60 GB, 120 GB, 160GB, 250 GB |
|---|---|
| Display: | WVGA(800x480) resolution, 24-bit color palette, 4.8" TFT LCD touchscreen |
| Video: | MPEG-4 AVI, MJPEG, WMV, with plug-in: H.264, AAC, MPEG-2, WMV HD, MPEG-4 HD |
| Audio: | MP3, WMA, Protected WMA, WMA 5.1, WAV, OGG, FLAC, with plug-in: AAC3, AAC+, AC3 |
| Photo viewer: | JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF |
| PDF viewer: | Reads PDF documents |
| Video recording: | with DVR Station/Travel Adapter. Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM in MPEG-4 AVI with VGA resolution @ 30 or 25 frame/s |
| Audio recording: | with DVR Station/Travel Adapter: Stereo line-in, WAV |
| Interfaces: | connects through USB in either MSC or MTP, WiFi (802.11g) |
| Connections: | 3.5 mm Audio, Proprietary dock port |
| Battery life: | Music playback: 22 hrs, Video playback: 7 hrs. External Battery available |
| Charge : | USB, DVR Station, optional Wall outlet |
| Dimensions & weight: | For 60GB models 127.5 x 78.3 x 12.9 mm – 250g For 120/250GB models 127 x 78,8 x 19,4 mm – 300g |
Archos 5
The Archos 5 features hard drive storage models from 60 through 250GB. The integrated touch screen display is short before the 5" diagonal size. This IMT has an ARM Cortex A8ARM architecture
ARM is a 32-bit reduced instruction set computer instruction set architecture developed by ARM Holdings. It was named the Advanced RISC Machine, and before that, the Acorn RISC Machine. The ARM architecture is the most widely used 32-bit ISA in numbers produced...
core based processor in form of a semiconductor from the OMAP3 series from TI running at 600 MHz .
The device comes with a media player that supports codec plugins. Some through plug-ins require payment. It includes an Archos custom operating system with Adobe Flash
Adobe Flash
Adobe Flash is a multimedia platform used to add animation, video, and interactivity to web pages. Flash is frequently used for advertisements, games and flash animations for broadcast...
9 support, and web radio/TV. Its possible to install alternate Linux distributions like Ångström
Ångström distribution
The Ångström distribution is a Linux distribution for a variety of embedded devices. The distribution is the result of a unification of developers from the OpenZaurus, OpenEmbedded, and OpenSIMpad projects...
.
Archos 7
The Archos 7 offers hard drive sizes of 160GB and 320GB. It has a 7" WVGA 800x480 pixels resistive touch screen and built in Wi-Fi and is an update to the 705 WiFi. Its processor core is formed by an OMAP3 model from Texas InstrumentsTexas Instruments
Texas Instruments Inc. , widely known as TI, is an American company based in Dallas, Texas, United States, which develops and commercializes semiconductor and computer technology...
that is based upon the ARM Cortex A8 running at 600 MHz with further a video decoding accelerator.
It has the same software capabilities as the Archos 5
Archos 9
The Archos 9 is a touch screen tablet weighing 800g and 16mm thick. It has an Intel AtomIntel Atom
Intel Atom is the brand name for a line of ultra-low-voltage x86 and x86-64 CPUs from Intel, designed in 45 nm CMOS and used mainly in netbooks, nettops, embedded application ranging from health care to advanced robotics and Mobile Internet devices...
Z515 1.2 GHz CPU and 1 GB onboard SDRAM (DDR2 400) and is available in a 60GB model. It has a 1024x600 pixels, 9" inch resistive LED back-lit touchscreen, which has been described as "impressive" by reviewers.. The device has both 802.11b/g Wifi and Bluetooth 2.1, 1 USB port, and can add an additional 2 USB ports, standard VGA monitor connection, and an Ethernet port via the Port Replicator accessory.
Unlike the previous models of the Archos series this device comes with the full version of Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American public multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services predominantly related to computing through its various product divisions...
Windows 7 Starter Edition. Which includes Windows Live Messenger
Windows Live Messenger
Windows Live Messenger is an instant messaging client created by Microsoft that is currently designed to work with Windows XP , Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Mobile, Windows CE, Xbox 360, Blackberry OS, iOS, Java ME, S60 on Symbian OS 9.x and Zune HD...
, which can utilize the integrated 1.3MP webcam for portable video-conferencing, voice calling and instant messaging. The vTuner software is also included, which is the Web Radio & TV plugin for Gen 6 & Gen 7 devices. The Software also includes IBM Lotus Symphony
IBM Lotus Symphony
IBM Lotus Symphony is a suite of applications for creating, editing, and sharing text, spreadsheet, presentations and other documents, and is currently distributed as freeware. First released in 2007, the suite has a name similar to the 1980s DOS suite Lotus Symphony, but the two programs are...
office software. As the device is x86 compatible it's reported by people that it is possible to run the device even with relatively stock Linux distribution even if not all hardware features are out of the box.
Accessories
There are a notable amount of accessories for the IMT, which include:- GPS add on (Archos 5 only) gives sat nav functionality to the device
- DVR station - This is used to Record TV and also view the videos stored on the Archos on your TV, this can be done through HDMI or a component cable. This will also charge your Archos in just three hours using fast charge.
- DVR snap on - A smaller more portable version of the DVR station, but does not include the TV out feature.
- Helmet cam - records holidays etc. hands free
- remote FM - turns the IMT into a radio
- TV snap on - enables the viewing of digital TV, which can then be recorded in DVD quality
- Mini dock - Enables fast charging of the battery (3 hours), allows for use of mini-B rather than the proprietary connector, allows for USB host functionality and allows output of composite video and standard stereo sound.
- Battery dock - Provides the same features as the mini dock and also includes an internal battery that provides approximately 50% more battery life.
See also
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