Archos 70
Specifications
Notebook: Archos 70 (70 Series)Processor: Cortex A8
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 7.0 inch, 16:9, 800x480 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 0.4kg
Price: 270 euro
Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)
Reviews for the Archos 70
Source: Reg Hardware
While there are no plans from Archos to enable Android OS upgrades, if you want a tablet primarily to watch video, listen to music, read e-Books and keep on top of your e-mail and social networks, then the Archos 70 is probably all the tablet you will ever need. It’s small, light, has a decent battery life and, after a quick trip to Archos Fans, will do most of the things a tablet costing twice the price will do. Hunt around and you can find one for around £195.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/23/2011
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Trusted Reviews
Getting the best out of the Archos 70 requires a tweak or two to both the device and how you use it. You won't need to resort to such measures if you're willing to splash out £599 on an HTC Flyer or £329 on a first-gen iPad, but for its sub-£200 price, the Archos 70 makes for a worthy budget option.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/19/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 70% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 60%
Source: Stuff TV
Held back by an old version of Android and limited app access, but once upgraded could win another star.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Comment
unknown:
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Cortex A8: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
7.0": This is one of the smallest formats, which is used for UMPC, Netbooks or Subotebooks. There hardly exist any models with this display format. Working for a long time is uncomfortable. This tiny display is intended for outdoor usage.
The advantage is, that the mini-notebook can be small dimensioned and can be carried easily. Further the tiny display has the advantage, that it needs few energy, which improves the battery runtime and in consequence the mobility. The disadvantage is that the reading of texts is very exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions can hardly be used. » To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
0.4 kg: This subnotebook is one of the most lightweight of all notebooks and can be carried very easily. There exist hardly any models in this extreme class of weight. 7-9 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.
Archos: Archos is a French consumer electronics company that was established in 1988. The company manufactures portable media players and portable storage devices. Archos has developed a variety of products, including digital audio players, PVPs (portable video players), digital video recorders, and a personal digital assistant. The first laptop reviews appeared in 2008/2009. The global market share of Archos laptops is quite limited.
76.25%: This rating is not convincing. The laptop is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
