Archos is joining the list of companies creating hype around their upcoming Mobile World Congress lineup, and it looks like they've got a number of devices planned for the party. The French company is hoping to reinforce their commitment to 3G/4G in Barcelona next week, and three new smartphones should be there to prove it.
Starting things off, the Archos 50c Oxygen will be the company's flagship smartphone, packing dual-SIM capabilities and a MediaTek Octa-Core CPU running at 1.7GHZ. The 5" device also features a 1280x720 pixel IPS display, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage, but it's stuck running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
Next in line, the Archos 64 Xenon is the answer for folks looking for a bit more real estate, featuring a 6.4" IPS display with a resolution of 1280x720. Like the 50c, the 64 Xenon runs Android 4.2 and is powered by a MediaTek processor, though it's of the 1.3GHz Quad-Core variant.
Last but not least, the 40b Titanium rounds out the Archos trio of smartphones, dubbed as "the music lover's dream". To that goal, Archos has added an enhanced audio system and dual front-facing speakers to go along with a 1.3 GHz MediaTek CPU. The 40b is also equipped with Android 4.2 and its 4" IPS screen features a resolution of 800x480.
Archos has yet to reveal a specific date for availability of the smartphones, though they should appear within the first half of 2014. As for pricing, both the 50c Oxygen and 64 Xenon should retail for £199.99, while the 40b Titanium will sell for just £99.99.
ARCHOS reinforces commitment to the 3G/4G market with new devices at Mobile World congress 2014
ARCHOS’ will show off its complete selection of tablets, smartphones and connected objects at Hall 1, booth 1F20
London – February 20, 2014 – ARCHOS, a pioneer in AndroidTM devices, unveils its lineup of cutting-edge tablets and smartphones for the first half of 2014 during Mobile World Congress, including the ARCHOS 80 Helium 4G, the industry’s first 8-inch 4G tablet under £229.99 and the ARCHOS 50c Oxygen smartphone with its Octa Core CPU.
“ARCHOS’ new lineup of products highlights the company’s commitment to innovation and confirms its position in the 3G/4G market,” says Loic Poirier, CEO of ARCHOS. “Our new product offerings continue to push the boundaries of technology, blending superior design, cutting-edge technology and impressive affordability,”
ARCHOS 80 Helium 4G
ARCHOS 50c Oxygen
Adding to the Helium 4G range, unveiled in January at CES, comes the ARCHOS 80 Helium 4G,the world’s first 8-inch 4G tablet under £230 blazing fast speeds through a Quad Core A7 processor, Android 4.3 “Jelly Bean” platform and 4G/LTE Cat 4 connectivity for faster surfing, streaming and downloading. The state-of-the-art device comes equipped with outstanding features such as high resolution screen, Bluetooth Smart technology and full access to the Google Play store.
The ARCHOS 50c Oxygen wraps an HD IPS Screen (1280 x 720), Bluetooth Smart technology and a MediaTek Octa-Core processor into a super sleek (6.7mm) deep black smartphone. At less than £200, the ARCHOS 50c Oxygen, flagship of the ARCHOS smartphone range, is a Dual SIM device running Android 4.3 “Jelly Bean”.
“MediaTek is very pleased to see its portfolio of dual-, quad-, and octa-core “Systems-on-a- Chip” well represented across ARCHOS’ breaking new smartphone line-up. This is another proof-point of MediaTek’s commitment in making rich multimedia features, leading edge multi- processing and multi-mode connectivity available to everyone at affordable price levels”, said Siegmund Redl, MediaTek's VP and GM of Corporate Marketing in Europe.
ARCHOS 64 Xenon
With its 6.4-inch HD IPS screen (1280 x 720), the ARCHOS 64 Xenon gives users the screen real estate they need for their applications, videos and games in comfort while on the go. Combined with the ARCHOS multimedia applications the ARCHOS 64 Xenon is a multimedia lover’s dream, this unlocked phablet utilises a Quad-Core CPU for superb processing speed and is available for under £200
ARCHOS 40b Titanium
ARCHOS transforms the smartphone into a mobile music lover’s dream with the ARCHOS 40b Titanium. The smartphone makes listening to great music possible with its enhanced audio system and dual front facing speakers that deliver crystal clear and pure stereo sound. The £99.99 ARCHOS 40b is powered by a Dual-Core CPU, has a 4.0-inch IPS Panel, dual cameras and has full access to Google Play store with more than 1 million apps.
At Mobile World Congress 2014 ARCHOS will also showcase its entire selection of 3G and 4G smartphones, 3G and HD tablets, and ARCHOS’ Connected Objects range (originally unveiled at CES in January 2014), the industry’s most comprehensive ecosystem of connected objects for the home and self.
From February 24th to the 27th at ARCHOS’ booth - Hall 1 booth 1F20, attendees can experience the benefits of interconnectivity as well as the latest in mobile technology.