What's this? Based on Ease of use, Display, Touch response, Versatility, Battery life, and Weight. Due to test upgrades, results may vary from past Ratings.
Price range:
$165.46 - $299.95
Summary:A smaller tablet from Archos with a 7-inch screen and Wi-Fi Internet only, running on the Android 3.2 operating system. Uses the Google app store for downloading apps. Tested with 8GB of storage.
The Archos 70b Internet Tablet (Wi-Fi, 8 GB) is a smaller tablet computer with a 7-inch screen. It has a screen resolution of 1024 x 600, which is typical for its size. The rectangular screen is a better shape for videos than for photos.
The tablet has a 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor with 1 cores. It runs on the Android 3.2 operating system. It has 0.5GB memory and is available with 8GB storage. You can add a microSD memory card for more storage.
There is a headphone jack with a volume control, a built-in microphone, and stereo speakers. Internet connectivity is via Wi-Fi. You can plug a digital TV into the HDMI port for a large-screen view. It has a 0.3-megapixel webcam, and there is no camera.
The tablet measures 7.9 inches long by 4.5 inches wide by 0.47 inches thick, and weighs 0.74 pounds.
About This Brand
Archos produces Android and Windows RT-based tablets. Models range in size from 2.8 inches to 10 inches.
Features & Specs - Archos 70b Internet Tablet (Wi-Fi, 8 GB)
Screen size (in.) Diagonal measure; most are 15:9, iPads are 4:3.
Screen size (in.)
7
Internal storage (GB) Internal storage; can be expanded with a memory card on most models.
Internal storage (GB)
8
Operating system The underlying program that runs the user interface and applications.
Operating system
Android 3.2
Cellular data Can use a wireless carrier's data plan to connect to the Internet.
Cellular data
No
Memory-card reader Has a slot for a standard memory card (usually a micro-SD) to store or transfer files.
Memory-card reader
Yes
Webcam A front-facing video camera for video chat.
Webcam
Yes
Camera A rear-facing camera for shooting photos or video recordings.
Camera
No
GPS Can receive satellite data for precise navigation.
GPS
No
Optional folding keyboard Custom-designed keyboard+trackpad docking unit that folds like a laptop, available at extra cost.
Optional folding keyboard
No
Fingerprint-resistant screen Screen coating reduces adhesion of skin oils and makes cleaning easier.
Fingerprint-resistant screen
No
Approved app market Can access a rich variety of apps authorized by the operating system manufacturer.
Approved app market
Yes
Length (in.) The length of the computer measured to the nearest tenth of an inch.
When sent in for service, it takes a month to get back plus $10 postage. Sent it back two times since my purchase in May of 2012. The second time was because it charged off & on or not at all. <br />On the 10 months I have it it's been in what Archos calls the warehouse for almost 3 + months. <br />Here's an example of the message you get when you check to see if it's finished,<br />Stage 1: Your RMA number is ***********<br />Stage 2: Your RMA was received in the Archos warehouse on 01/08/2013<br />Stage 3: Your RMA is being processed at this time.