Archos7-The Travel Companion
Sunday, October 25, 2009
, Posted by Admin at 5:25 AM
The Archos 7, the bigger, beefier brother of the Archos 5, is an Internet Media Tablet that offers a slick design, a solid Web-surfing experience (complete with Flash support), and excellent video playback on a large, high-resolution 7-inch display. Unfortunately, Archos nickel-and-dimes customers when it comes to adding format support, and we had some issues getting premium movies to download from CinemaNow
Tech Specs | |
| Display characteristics: | High resolution screen, 800x480 pixels, 7'' TFT LCD, 16 million colors |
| User interaction: | Direct by touch screen, ON/OFF, vol+ and vol- buttons, retractable virtual keyboard |
| Processor(s): | Central Unit: - Main processor: ARM CortexTM-A8, 32 bit, In-order, dual-issue, superscalar core @ 600 MHz - Additional processor: 32 bit DSP @ 430 MHz |
| RAM memory: | 128 MB* (Low-Power Double Data Rate SDRAM) |
| Mass storage memory: | Hard drive, capacity according to the product version - 160 GB* (stores up to 200 Movies, 1.6 million photos or 95,000 songs1) - 320 GB* (stores up to 400 Movies, 3.2 million photos or 190,000 songs1) |
| Operating system: | Linux |
| In its normal use mode, the ARCHOS 7 being a miniaturized Personal Computer: | |
| Connectivity: | On board WiFi (802.11 b/g), USB 2.0 host with optional accessories |
| PC accessories: | Possible attachment of numerous standard USB PC accessories**** (keyboard, mouse, memory key, memory cards reader, camera and other future computer accessories) |
| Video playback**: | MPEG-42 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution) WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution) including WMV protected files M-JPEG (Motion JPEG Video) in QVGA resolution With optional plug-in (downloadable from your tablet on www.archos.com): HD support: MPEG-4 (ASP 720p) & WMV HD (MP 720p) H.264 up to DVD resolution with AAC MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound (5.1) |
| Audio playback**: | Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WMA pro 5.1, WAV (PCM/ADPCM). AC3 stereo audio and 5.1 sound files (via SPDIF output of DVR Station) Flac and OGG Vorbis audio files With optional software plug-ins (downloadable from your tablet on www.archos.com): AAC3, AAC+ stereo audio files |
| Photo viewer***: | JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF |
| PDF viewer: | Reads PDF documents (may not implement all PDF features) |
| Video recording6: | Via the optional DVR Station/ DVR Snap-on: Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM in MPEG-4 AVI format with ADPCM stereo sound, VGA resolution (640 x 480) @ 30 or 25 f/s |
| Audio recording: | Via the optional DVR Station or DVR Snap-on: Stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format Voice recording via the optional FM remote and its built-in microphone in WAV format (IMA ADPCM) |
| Email client | Compatible with Email accounts supporting POP3 and IMAP services Import/export of vCard contacts |
| Interfaces: | USB 2.0 High-Speed Device (compatible USB 1.1 at a lower speed): Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Media Transport Protocol (MTP) USB 2.0 Host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) with optional Mini Dock, Battery Dock and DVR station |
| Connections: | WiFi (802.11b/g) connection. Free Web Browser (Opera® Web browser and Adobe Flash™ Player) upon registration 3.5 mm mini jack for headphones and audio output DC-in for power adapter Docking connectors to connect DVR Station and other ARCHOS accessories |
| Miscellaneous | 2 Built-in speaker Built-in leg stand |
| Battery life: | Music playback time: 39 hours4 Video playback time: 10 hours4 |
| Power source: | Internal: Removable lithium Polymer battery Power adapter /charger ARCHOS |
| Scalability: | Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates when the WiFi connection is activated Updates can also be downloaded at www.archos.com |
| Dimensions & weight: | Approx. 190 x 110 x 16 mm ; 7.48" x 4.33" x 0.629" Approx. 640 gr.; 23oz |
| In a possible use mode, in connection with an external computer through the USB B connector available on some optional accessories: | |
| Minimum system requirements: | Microsoft® Windows® Vista, XP, ME, 2000 or higher MAC OS X and Linux (with Mass Storage Device Support) USB 2.0 interface |
| Package includes: | ARCHOS 7, headphones, ARCHOS USB cable, DVR Station adapter, power adapter/charger, screen cleaning cloth, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice. |
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