29 August 2008

ARCHOS Rolls Out ARM Powered Internet Media Tablets

ARCHOS has unveiled its ARM powered internet tablets, designed to allow consumers to enjoy continuous and instant access to the internet, media and TV.

The ultra-thin Internet Media Tablets provide the power of a laptop via the ARM Cortex superscalar microprocessor, according to ARCHOS. The units incorporate a high resolution 5” or 7’’ touch screen (800x480).

The 3.5G technology for the ARCHOS 5g  allows for permanent connection to the Web and access to emails via a 3.5G/HSDPA network connection. When connected, via the Mini Dock, to a 3.5G – HSDPA USB dongle, the ARCHOS 5 and 7 can be connected to a 3.5G network, thanks to a plug-in available in the 4th quarter this year.  Via Adobe Flash 9 video support, users can natively browse video-sharing websites such as Dailymotion and Youtube.

“This new line of products redefines media on the move : it is a real 100% Internet multimedia platform using a WiFi and/or 3.5GHSDPA connection. For the first time, the customer now has permanent connection to the Internet in a handheld device as they would have on their PC. What’s more, ARCHOS’ TVcentric expertise allows the customer to enjoy their multimedia entertainment and the Internet on their TV”, explained Henry Crohas, founder and CEO of ARCHOS comments:

The ARCHOS 5 and 7 allows users to transfer files quickly and easily via the USB 2.0 connection to a PC.  The optional Mini Dock also lets users transfer photos directly from a digital camera, USB key or USB hard drive to the ARCHOS tablet.