Archos 9 8.9-inch PC Tablet

The PC Tablet is the next wave of personal computing. It combines the power of a desktop with the portability of a netbook. A PC Tablet is equipped with a stylus or touch screen allowing maneuverability around the screen with the touch of a finger or point of a stylus. The Tablet is considered more mobile and can be used where notebooks or netbooks are impractical. Tablet PC does allow the user to install any compatible operating system and applications. Other tablet devices such as eBook readers and PDA’s do not offer that capability.

The PC Tablet is an electronic sketch or note pad. It has the capabilities of taking written notes and turning them into an image then into type and can take a sketch and turn it into an electronic drawing.

The Archos 9 PC Tablet is ten inches wide and 5 inches high and displays a nine inch wide matte-finish touch screen with high-definition videos. It sports Windows 7 operating system and a 60 GB hard drive capable of running your favorite software. The device weighs all of twenty nine ounces and with less than an inch thick, the Archos 9 PC Tablet can fit almost any bag you might carry.

The Tablet is powered by the Intel Atom Z515 and comes preloaded with Lotus Symphony to create and edit documents, spread sheets and presentations. It is capable of multitasking and running several applications simultaneously. The Tablet also features Bluetooth connectivity and allows the user to connect a Bluetooth keyboard to you Archos 9 Tablet for added productivity.

The touch screen makes navigation about the slate easy and effortless. A built in kick stand allows for hands free viewing of videos. Write out email and surf the web by lowering the kick stand to slightly elevated position. A rechargeable battery provides up to 5 hours of unplugged time giving the user enough time to watch a movie or two while traveling, as long as you are not driving. Carrying recharged extra batteries with you will add to the unplugged time, allowing more work to be done, or movies to be watched.

Built in Wi-Fi allows the user to connect to email, home or office or work anywhere such as the library, cyber cafe or even your own backyard. The Tablet also allows the user to plug the device into your Smartphone via Bluetooth and browse the web without a Wi-Fi signal.

Users of the Archos 9 PC Tablet find the size and weight a plus but the inability to install a program without an external drive is a bit annoying. The hard drive is a bit small but useable for small, working projects but not storing data indefinitely. Users find it perfect as a video player and the ability to connect to the Internet through Bluetooth and Smartphone technology is a definite winner.

Archos 9 PC Tablet Specifications

Operating System	Windows 7 Starter Edition
Processor	Intel Atom Z515 (1.20GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 400MHz FSB, 2W maximum power consumption)
Chipset	Intel Poulsbo US15W
Memory	1GB onboard (DDR2 400 MHz SDRAM)
Storage	60GB HDD (1.8″)
Display	8.9 inch LED backlight Resistive touch screen
Display Resolution	1024 x 600
Graphics	Integrated Intel GMA 500
Audio	Audio card : Realtek ALC269 2 built-in stereo speakers Built-in microphone
Webcam	1.3 megapixel
Ethernet LAN	10/100 Fast Ethernet
Wireless LAN	54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
Ports	1 USB 2.0 port (2 additional ports via port replicator) DC-IN jack 3.5″ audio output (1 additional output via port replicator) Microphone input (via port replicator) Ethernet port (via port replicator)
Mouse Navigation	Optical finger navigation system (trackpoint) Left and right mouse buttons
Dimensions (W x D x H)	10.07″ x 5.28″ x 0.67″
Weight	1.8 lbs. (800 grams)
Power/Battery	Internal: removable Lithium Polymer battery, up to 5 hours External: Power adapter/charger
Package Includes	ARCHOS 9, removable battery, stylus, AC adapter with power cord, user guide, legal and safety notice
Color	Black

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Archos 9 PC Tablet is now available on Amazon.

Date first available: October 31, 2009
Retail Price : $549.99
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