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What do you want from a tablet? It's a question that many reviews want you to ask yourself before invariably buying an iPad 2, but it's a question that's particularly relevant to the Archos 101 G9.That's because Archos has focused on media playback for it...
Tempting price, Full Android 3.2 Honeycomb support, Great for video playback, Good battery life...
Plasticy chassis, Budget screen, Awful camera, Uninspired performance...
ForTempting priceFull Android 3.2 Honeycomb supportGreat for video playbackGood battery life...
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The G9 101 is the latest in a long line of Archos's attempts to crack the Android tablet market. None of its previous efforts have quite hit the jackpot, suffering from uninspiring build, rubbish screens and a lack of Android Market support. The Archos G9...
Reasonable screen, Superb video support, Decent value...
Unattractive, Intermittently buggy...
This is the most capable Android Honeycomb video player. Format support is excellent, the screen's decent and battery life compares fairly well with more expensive tablets. The power's there too - its dual-core 1GHz processor able to handle high bit-rate...
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Archos were making "tablets" before the majority of manufacturers had even considered it. It had large screen devices before the birth of the iPad and before Android even existed. Of course they were called portable media players in those days, and it...
Plays pretty much every video format, HDMI, 3G option is inventive...
Build quality, design, display, some software foibles, battery issues, failure to play Flash video...
For multimedia consumers this tablet could work very well. We think the optional 3G dongle is a great idea, and we also like the option to buy a 250GB version. The build quality is a concern though, and that headphone socket is unforgivable...
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3g.co.uk Updated:
2011-12-03 02:15:33
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Movie fans who want to enjoy their passion on the move will enjoy the 101 G9’s ability to play almost any video software. But with disappointing battery life, plasticky build quality and lack of rear-facing snapper, it is never going to rival the Sa...
Cheaper than its rivals at £269.99; good video support for plenty of formats; powerful processor and decent RAM...
Disappointing build quality; mediocre 1.2mp snapper; no rearfacing camera; short battery life...
The Archos 101 G9 is a well-priced tablet that is great for movie fans, but its disappointing battery life and plasticky chassis are a letdown...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-12-07 02:19:23
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Honeycomb combined with a capacitive touchscreen can only mean one thing, a nice typing experience. Keying on the G9 is precise, even if you're moving your fingers at full speed. It is regrettable, we'll say it again, that, like 90% of tablets on the m...
One of the best mobile media players around (AC3 optional extra), Very good integration of the 3G option, not too expensive, Useful prop for video and Internet usage, Good Internet browsing experience / playback in both display modes, Charging using USB / Improved battery life compared to old generation...
Screen is mediocre overall, apart from viewing angles, Finish on joints and buttons leaves something to be desired, prop is fragile, Recurrent crashes and internal navigation sometimes jumpy, Standby mode not optimal / insertion of 3G key problematic, Why buy this one when higher powered 1.2 and 1.5 GHz versions are on their way?...
We expected a revolution from Archos but didn't really get it, especially as the recent Galaxy Tab and Sony S releases show up some of the 101 G9 faults for what they are. All the same, this generation is definitely an improvement, with both a longer b...
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Over the years, Archos has pitched much of its kit at the impecunious rather than the technically demanding. However, some of its Android devices like the 43 media player have appealed to both camps. Now it’s trying to repeat the trick with the G9 ser...
The G9 101 is not without some niggling annoyances but it still represents decent value if you want a tablet that plays HD video in any format. The stand and 3G dongle are simple ideas that make the G9 rather versatile too. The only reason I can’t giv...
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Archos have been creating portable media devices for some time now and built a loyal following among consumers in the process. Therefore when they released one of their first Android tablets a little over a year ago many people were quick to try...
The Archos 101 G9 is a dual-core, Android 3.2 tablet with a 10 inch high resolution screen for under £250, that in itself is impressive. Of course this does mean that there are areas of the unit which are not quite up to the standard of more expensive...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2012-02-25 05:34:00
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Review date: 22 February, 2012. Review by: Sandra Vogel Archos has been making multimedia tablet based devices for a very long time, and while it might not be the first company you think when it comes to Android tablets – it does have quite a lot of t...
Good screen; handy kickstand; useful optional 3G dongle.Good screen; handy kickstand; useful optional 3G dongle...
Plastic build quality.
The Archos 101 G9 isn’t a looker. It’s chunky, with a plastic build that does it no favours. But it is competent, attractively priced and the optional 3G dongle is potentially quite a draw...
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Certain things take a long time, this certainly in one such item, I remember seeing a pre production unit in the late spring with promise that it would ship in September 2011 but it arrived with me after the start of 2012...
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It's been a while since we published an overview of the current tablet market. With the holidays around the corner, we collected all of the tablets we've tested and that are still available, and created an overview of what's what. If you want to buy a t...
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The new $369 Archos 101 G9 tablet continues the company's tradition of building mobile devices with strong multimedia capabilities. This 10-inch tablet features an HDMI output, a built-in kickstand, and even a remote control app to command the slate li...
Inexpensive, Fast performance, HDMI output, Kickstand and remote control app...
Dull screen, Poor build quality, Short battery life, Remote control app lacks volume setting, Runs hot...
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Drowning in a sea of look-alike Android tablets? So are we. The Archos 101 G9 doesn't do much to change that perception, but at $369, it's the least expensive 10-inch Android Honeycomb tablet we've reviewed so far. It's a solid buy for penny-pinchers...
Smooth 1080p video playback, Includes an HDMI port and a kickstand, Archos-specific music and video player apps work well...
Pedestrian design, Poor battery life, Still buggy, even with latest firmware update...
The Archos 101 G9 is a functional, up-to-date Android tablet at a reasonable price, although it doesn't really stand out aside from 1080p file support...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2011-12-02 01:47:32
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If you’re all about the mobile movie experience this is one of the best tablets out there, and it’s reasonably cheap too. But poor battery life and a plastic feel means it’s no iPad 2 killer Related links News Archos G9 Android tablets unveiled Others...
Good value at £269.99, cheaper than most of its rivals, meaty specs with powerful CPU and reasonable RAM, wide-ranging video support covers almost every format...
Cheap plastic build quality, poor...
If you’re all about the mobile movie experience this is one of the best tablets out there, and it’s reasonably cheap too. But poor battery life and a plastic feel means it’s no iPad 2 killer...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2012-02-04 02:03:26
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News flash! The last thing the world needs is yet another entry-level, me-too Android tablet. But that hasn't stopped adventurous tech companies from trying to carve out a space in this highly competitive market.The low-end side of this market is especial...
Low price for a 10-inch slate, Good display quality, Excellent multimedia apps...
Cheap look and feel, No rear camera, Poor recording quality from front-facing camera...
This inexpensive tablet has a surprisingly good screen and a wealth of media-storage and -playback options. Its poor camera recording, cheap construction, and tightly packed ports may leave you wanting more, however. Read More...
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gadgetreview.com Updated:
2014-02-09 01:31:43
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It seems like every company out there is trying to put out a tablet now a days, and Archos is no different. With so many different ten inch tablets coming in costing more than $400 mark, they're not as budget friendly as the smaller tabs for people who do...
Easily one of the best video players I've had the opportunity to use on a tablet, Such a low price point for a decent tablet will encourage more people to jump on the tablet bandwagon, The “kick stand” on the rear of the G9 is perfect for watching movies...
Only 512 MB of RAM really means that performance takes a hit at times, The button placement is extremely awkward, and the outer casing is a bit bigger than it really needs to be, While the 3G Stick is a great idea, it would have been nice to see it come s...
If you're in the market for a tablet that is cheap, and incredibly good at playing videos of all ki...
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recombu.com Updated:
2014-03-26 03:29:55
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When is a tablet not a tablet? When it's an Archos 101 G9. Made by the company perhaps best known for it's portable music and video players, the Archos G9 101 places an emphasis here is more on music and audio playback and codec support. Archos says that...
Great price point, Detachable 3G dongle, High resolution screen...
Unresponsive screen, Slow performance, Not great build quality...
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Archos announced its two upcoming ninth-generation tablets last week in Paris and the whole world was mesmerized by the Archos 80 G9 and the Archos 101 G9 prices, which are practically ultra-cheap. The more precise term would be “value for money.”How does...
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Archos' upcoming tablets just may give you more storage space than what current tablets can provide. Just yesterday, Archos announced in Paris its ninth-generation tablets: the Archos 80 G9 (an 8-incher) and the Archos 101 G9 (a 10.1-incher).The 8-inch ve...
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