STORAGE MEMORY: (2GB to 8GB Flash
+ micro SDHC slot for additional memory)
WIRELESS 3G-4G (Yes/No): No
CARRIER: N/A (No 3G
available)
RATING:
PRICE:
Archos 7 Home Tablet Full
Review
Archos 7 Home Tablet is a low cost tablet designed for the
whole family. It's perfect for news, weather, email, web browsing, videos and
photos. The Archos 7 Home Tablet is pretty light and it measures 8 x 4.2 x 0.5-inches. It is quite
easy to hold it up in your hand, to read an e-book or surf the web, it's noticeably lighter
to hold up than the 1.5-pound iPad.
It
comes with a resistive touchscreen, but the display is matte unlike the other Archos tablets which have a
glossy finish. The resolution of the 7-inch Home Tablet is 800 x 480, the same as the Archos 5. At this
resolution you need to zoom out to see the full size of some websites. This tablet has a 7-inch resistive
touch screen, a 600MHz ARM 9 processor, and 8GB of internal memory.
The Archos 7 Home Tablet plays all video codecs up to 720p, including MKV, DivX, Mpeg2, H264, MP4,
WMV (non-drm) it plays all audio codecs including AAC, AC3, Ogg Vorbis, Flac, Mp3, WAV and WMA (non-drm).
And also, it connects to any Windows, Mac or Linux computer and is recognized as an external hard drive
or external USB flash drive, to copy and paste all the multimedia files or Android .apk application files
that you want onto it.
The
speakers are quite loud and are perrforming really well. It makes video watching and music listening a
pleasure. Horizontal viewing angles were very wide; three people sitting side by side could
view the Archos 7 Home Tablet without noticing color distortion. Vertical angles are a little
narrow, but you can still see the screen with no problems.
The Archos 7
Home Tablet does not compare with the iPad or Samsung Galaxy, but you still get a very good value for
your money. For under $200 you get a nice tablet, you can browse the web, read eBooks, watch movies or
create a photo slideshow. The Archos 7 is a great option for people who want a very nice personal media
player with some internet functions.
ARCHOS' new
Archos 7 Home Tablet bridges the gap between the smartphone and the desktop PC, providing constant
access to the web, customization through Android Apps, and delivery of multimedia content--all in a
seven-inch widescreen format. Access the information you need, such as news, weather, or local business
info. Enjoy your favorite movie clips or watch some YouTube videos for a quick entertainment fix. Or just
kick back and listen to some music. With built-in Wi-Fi, quick and easy file transfer, and up to 7 hours
video/44 hours music on a single charge, this affordable tablet will keep you entertained--and
connected--all day long.
Enjoy your favorite flicks on a brilliant
seven-inch widescreen.
Share your photos with family and
friends.
With an ultra-portable design, it's not just
a home tablet.
Multimedia Master
With its wide, high-resolution screen (800 x 480), the ARCHOS 7 home tablet
is the perfect device for enjoying and sharing your multimedia content. 8 gigabytes of on-board flash memory
gives you room for up to 7 full-length movies, 80,000 photos, or 4,000 songs, and the micro SDHC slot lets
you swap in memory cards with even more content. The Lithium Polymer battery provides up to 7 hours of video
or 42 hours of audio on a single charge.
Videos, Photos and Music
Whether you want to watch videos, share photos, or listen to your favorite music, the device supports an
impressive number of file formats.
You have the ability to watch videos in the most popular formats, even in HD (720p).
H.264, MPEG-4, and Realvideo codecs are supported, with AVI, MP4, MKV, MOV, and FLV file formats. You can also
share your favorite videos with your friends on your TV screen using the composite video output (cable sold
separately).
Upload your pictures directly to the device through the USB connection or the micro SDHC
slot. You can view and share all of your pictures on the brilliant 7-inch screen or play them to your
television, as with movies. Combine your favorite photos with your favorite songs and play a slideshow for your
friends and family. JPEG, BMP, and GIF images supported.
The ARCHOS 7 home tablet also allows you to store your favorite songs and create your
playlists, with up to 40 hours of music. And unlike a lot of the players out there, it lets you enjoy all kinds
of different formats, with support for MP3, WMA (non-protected), WAV, APE, OGG, FLAC, and AAC files.
Android Applications
Enjoy a selection of pre-installed applications ready for use straight out of the box. Also, since the ARCHOS 7
is an Android-based system, you can customize your home tablet by downloading your favorite applications.
Choose from thousands available in the Android Market. You can also access a large variety of free and
purchasable applications directly from the AppsLib store. These apps are sorted by genre, ratings and date to
help you find the one you want.
Constant Companion
The ARCHOS 7 Home Tablet is the epitome of the everyday device, with
features to suit your whole family's daily needs.
Fast & Easy Access to the Latest News
Use the web browser or the many applications available on the AppsLib store to keep you informed of the latest
news. Access your favorite newspapers, sports or financial information directly from the home
tablet.
Save Time by Consulting Instant Information Services
The ARCHOS 7 Home Tablet offers easy access to information services, such as weather and local business
directories. You can also configure different services to appear as live widgets on the home screen, for an
always-on view of the information that matters most.
Who Needs a PC?
Use the USB host connection to connect a mouse, keyboard, or external mass storage device so you can surf the
web or access your office documents easily and quickly. With the home tablet you won't even need to fire up the
home PC.
And with its slim form factor--just 12 mm thick and weighing in at 350 g (0.8 Ibs)--the
ARCHOS 7 home tablet is extremely portable.
Stay Connected
The ARCHOS 7 Home Tablet keeps you up to date on all your web destinations,
emails, and social networking sites.
Fast & Convenient Web Surfing
With an 800 pixel wide resolution and a seven-inch screen, you can comfortably surf the web. No need to zoom in
and out, since the web pages are fully displayed on the ARCHOS screen. In addition, the Wifi connection (802.11
b/g) gives you the ability to enjoy the Internet in every room of your home (or head down to the coffee
shop).
Social Networking & Chat Applications
Thanks to the social networking and chat applications, this new tablet lets you stay in touch with your family
and friends all day long. With its comfortable virtual keyboard, it's a breeze to write messages on the ARCHOS
7 home tablet.
Email Application
Once connected to a Wifi network, the ARCHOS 7 home tablet lets you manage your emails whenever you want. You
can configure a variety of email accounts, giving each member of the family quick and easy access to their own
messages.
What's in the Box
ARCHOS 7 home tablet
Standard USB cable (micro B/A)
Power adapter
User guide
Legal and safety notice
Archos 7 Home Tablet PROS AND CONS
PROS:
Great size and weight (it is light and slim, but does not fit in a regular
pocket)
Large screen
Excellent video playback
Good audio quality
microSD card slot (you can expand the memory up to 32GB)
MiniUSB
Wi-Fi is good
Web browsing is as expected
Multitasking (you can run multiple applications in the same time)
Great battery life (about 6-7 hours)
Kickstand is a nice feature
You can drag and drop video, audio, and photos
with via usb cable
The Aldiko eReader is top of the line and provides access to one of the best epublishers on
the market: Feedbooks
Very affordable
CONS:
Sluggish performance
Poor display sensitivity (touchscreen is resistive, not capacitive - you need to get a
screen protector from Boxwave to increase the sensitivity of the screen)
Runs hot
Wi-Fi antenna is weak (you need to be near a router to get a good connection)
No Flash support ( however it plays youtube and flash videos if you use the Skyfire
browser)
Lacks Google Maps
Lack of volume rocker (it is done by software only)
It does not come with access to the Google Android Marketplace (you can
modify the unit to have full android market)
Archos 7 Home Tablet Video
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Archos 7 Home Tablet
Technical Specifications
Mass storage memory
• Flash Memory: 2 to 8 GB*
• Extendable via micro SDHC Slot
• High resolution touch screen with virtual keyboard, 800x480
pixels, 7'' TFT LCD, 16 million colors
Video Playback1
• H.264 up to 720p resolution – 30 fps / 2.5 Mbps.
• MPEG-42 – 30 fps / 2.5 Mbps.
• Realvideo™ up to 720p resolution – 30 fps / 2.5 Mbps
With the above codecs, the device can play video files with the following extensions: .avi, .mp4,
.mkv, .mov, and .flv
• USB 2.0 Slave: Mass Storage Class (MSC)
• USB 2.0 Host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) – Connect a mass storage device or keyboard & mouse
(adapter micro B/A sold separately).
• Micro SDHC card
Communication protocols
• WiFi (802.11 b/g)
Miscellaneous
• 2 built-in speakers
• Leg stand
• Microphone
Power source
• Internal: Lithium Polymer battery
• External: Power adapter/charge
Battery life5
• Music playback time: up to 42 hours
• Video playback time: up to 7 hours
Dimensions & weight
• 203 mm x 107 mm x 12 mm (8” x 4.2” x 0.5”) – 388 g / 13.7
oz
Compatibility
• Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, 7 or higher, Mac OS or Linux
in mass storage mode
Computer Interface
• USB 2.0 interface
Package includes
• ARCHOS 7 home tablet, earphones, Standard USB cable (micro
B/A), power adapter, user guide, legal and safety notice.
* 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity is less.
1/ Certain bitrates, resolutions, and/or file variations may not be compatible.
2/ MPEG-4 ASP@L5 AVI (MPEG-4: ISO standard by Moving Picture Experts Group; AVI: audio/video file
container by Microsoft) without GMC and Quarter pixel.
3/ Does not read protected files.
4/ Certain resolutions and file sizes may not be compatible.
5/ Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be
replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. Test run on with low
backlight.
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