Archos 101 Series

Archos 101

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Average Score: 70.2% - average

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60% Archos 101 Internet Tablet review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
This is far from an impressive tablet and came as something of a disappointment given Archos' strong legacy in portable entertainment products. The price is a palatable £229, but we think most people will find the BeBook or Creative Ziio better options, while 3G and the Samsung Galaxy Tab or the Linx N700 are not far away, price-wise.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/13/2011
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 70% features: 60% workmanship: 60%

60% Archos 101 Internet Tablet review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
This is far from an impressive tablet and came as something of a disappointment given Archos' strong legacy in portable entertainment products. The price is a palatable £229, but we think most people will find the BeBook or Creative Ziio better options, while 3G and the Samsung Galaxy Tab or the Linx N700 are not far away, price-wise.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/13/2011
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 70% features: 60% workmanship: 60%

70% Archos 101 Internet Tablet Review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Archos 101 is a little unwieldy for one-handed use, has an average screen and slightly unresponsive touchscreen, for a capacitive model, but with a tweak or two it's a very versatile and useful entertainment device. We'd recommend waiting for the next generation of tablets to arrive before making a buying decision though, especially when the first-gen iPad's price drop shows that prices could tumble significantly.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 80% ergonomy: 60%

60% Archos 101 Internet Tablet review
Source: V3.co.uk Archive.org version
Ultimately, the good battery performance and connectivity features are not enough for us to recommend the device given the lack of business features, poor screen and lack of Flash support. We would urge users to wait for the Motorola Xoom Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%

70% Archos 101 Internet Tablet Review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Archos 101 is a little unwieldy for one-handed use, has an average screen and slightly unresponsive touchscreen, for a capacitive model, but with a tweak or two it's a very versatile and useful entertainment device. We'd recommend waiting for the next generation of tablets to arrive before making a buying decision though, especially when the first-gen iPad's price drop shows that prices could tumble significantly.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 80% ergonomy: 60%

60% Archos 101 Internet Tablet review
Source: V3.co.uk Archive.org version
Ultimately, the good battery performance and connectivity features are not enough for us to recommend the device given the lack of business features, poor screen and lack of Flash support. We would urge users to wait for the Motorola Xoom Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% Archos 101 Internet Tablet review
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Archos has a reasonably priced, well performing and versatile internet tablet on offer with the 101, which despite its faults is ultimately a far more flexible device than the iPad. Apple fans will no doubt exacerbate its weaknesses, and they will have a point if display performance and build quality is a priority, but for those looking to experience the benefits of a lap-based tablet this is one the more compelling devices currently available.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Archos 101 Internet Tablet review
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Archos has a reasonably priced, well performing and versatile internet tablet on offer with the 101, which despite its faults is ultimately a far more flexible device than the iPad. Apple fans will no doubt exacerbate its weaknesses, and they will have a point if display performance and build quality is a priority, but for those looking to experience the benefits of a lap-based tablet this is one the more compelling devices currently available.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

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81% Flachkräfte
Source: Computerbild - 6/11
Comparison, , Long, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 81% features: 81% display: 85% mobility: 83% ergonomy: 83%

81% Flachkräfte
Source: Computerbild - 6/11
Comparison, , Long, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 81% features: 81% display: 85% mobility: 83% ergonomy: 83%

Archos 101 XS

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Average Score: 68% - average

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75% Archos 101 XS 10.1in Android tablet review
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
After a week with the Archos 101 XS I find myself rather fond of it. This is thanks mainly to the clever and well executed coverboard design and the keyboard which is impressive for something so thin and light. The tablet part won’t keep the engineers at Asus awake at night, but remember for the price of a Transformer Pad, you can buy an Archos 101 XS and two-thirds of an 8GB Nexus 7.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 75%

67% Archos 101 XS review
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
The Archos 101 XS is a tricky tablet to assess then. On the one hand the screen isn't bright, the build is plasticky and the keyboard is poor. On the other, the price is reasonable, it's powerful and very light. Rather than a direct competitor to the Transformer Pad 300, then, it's best to view this tablet as a good quality budget 10.1incher, with the bonus of a free cover and keyboard. In that light, it isn't bad at all.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 83% performance: 83% features: 50% ergonomy: 50%

70% Archos 101 XS tablet review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
There's no doubt that the 101 XS is Archos' best tablet to date and it's a decent attempt to undercut rivals, notably Asus Transformer Pad 300. It's £100 cheaper and the keyboard dock is far less fiddly. However, the dock was reliable only when on a desk in our tests, and other build quality issues surrounding the buttons and screen mean we can't recommend the 101 XS unequivocal.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 80% ergonomy: 60%

Archos 101 XS Review
Source: Ubergizmo English Archive.org version
The Archos 101 XS offers good bang for the buck and does not sacrifice the look for the price.In fact, it is the most stylish 10-inch tablet under $400 we have seen. The tablet+keyboard combo offers one of the best solution for mobile productivity in an Android tablet. The Archos 101 XS is good for people who value productivity, like to travel light and in style — while saving money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/22/2012

Archos 101 XS Review
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
This device presents a rather interesting – and certainly unique – offering to the Android tablet universe. Compared to the ASUS Transformer Prime with keyboard dock, this device doesn’t quite seem as high quality a final product – but it’s a lot less expensive at the same time at $399, dock included. We’re also thinking about how this device is currently set for a November release: this doesn’t bode well for a tablet that’s already slightly behind the times for specifications when compared to devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, for example.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/22/2012

Archos 101 XS Review
Source: Ubergizmo English Archive.org version
The Archos 101 XS offers good bang for the buck and does not sacrifice the look for the price.In fact, it is the most stylish 10-inch tablet under $400 we have seen. The tablet+keyboard combo offers one of the best solution for mobile productivity in an Android tablet. The Archos 101 XS is good for people who value productivity, like to travel light and in style — while saving money.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/22/2012

60% Archos 101 XS Gen 10 Review
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
The Archos’ keyboard dock makes it great value, but the Coverboard won't provide particularly comfortable typing on the go. Its average screen counts also against it – and given that a screen is pretty much all there is to a tablet, that's enough to leave it lagging behind its rivals.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%

Archos 101 XS 2

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Average Score: 60% - poor

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60% L'Archos 101 XS 2 séduit par son clavier mais déçoit par son écran
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%

Archos 101 Neon

The Archos 101 Neon is a premium feel device with moderate hardware specifications. Nevertheless, they are indeed adequate for most mobile tasks including gaming. The case is slightly curved, coated with soft-touch material and only weighs 690 g. The 10.1 inch display features a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. The full-sized tablet runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and features a Rockchip RK 3188T quad core processor clocked at 1.4 GHz, 1 GB RAM and a Mali 400 MP4 quad core GPU.

Thanks to MicroSD support, users can add 64 GB to the small internal memory. The Archos 101 Neon's basic 0.3 MP 1080p front camera provides a basic solution for video communication. Sound quality and volume are good with dual speakers. The tablet is Google certified and can access the Play Store with no compatibility issues. The only way to connect to the Internet is by using WiFi as the device has no cellular connection. The Archos's lithium polymer battery has 2 cells and a capacity of 5000 mAh. It ensures an excellent battery life, which fulfills the multimedia tag placed on the device.

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Average Score: 58% - poor

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58% Recenzja tabletu ARCHOS 101 Neon
Source: Tablety PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 58%

Archos 101 Saphir

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Archos Saphir 101: ecco un nuovo tablet rugged con tastiera staccabile
Source: Giz Blog IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Waterproof IP54; solid workmanship; nice display; decent hardware; good autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/26/2017

Comment

Archos: The French manufacturer Archos S.A. was founded in 1988. While they initially produced products such as MP3 players, they have started producing laptops, smartphones, and tablets in 2009.

The world market shares are small, but there are many reviews on Archos smartphones and tablets. While the ratings were below average in the early years, they have become better by 2016.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

PowerVR SGX530:

PowerVR SGX544: OpenGL ES 2.0 compatible with 4 pixel and 2 vertex shaders

ARM Mali-400 MP4: OpenGL ES 2.0 GPU for ARM based SoCs with 4 fragment processors and 1 vertex processor.

ARM Mali-T720 MP2: Integrated graphics card in ARM based SoCs. Can be configured with up to 8 cores (T720 MP8) and 650 MHz core clock (at 28nm). Supports OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.1, DirectX 11 FL9_3, and Renderscript.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Mediatek :

OMAP 4470: Two Cortex-A9 cores with NEON SIMD extensions

RK3188:

Quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor manufactured in 28nm and clocked at 1.8 GHz. Integrates a Mali-400 MP4 GPU and a (LP-)DDR2/DDR3 memory controller.

MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz: Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 SoC clocked at up to 1.3 GHz (V/B version) with integrated Mali-T720 MP2 clocked at 520 MHz graphics card.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

No weight comment found (one expected)!

68.88%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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