The iPad 1 but has no connectivity. The Archos 10.1 has, however,
HDMI
USB
miniSD (for memory expansion
Andoid 2.2
I will not write much here. I find this device highly recommended. Operation of Bildschrims is great and the Archos reacts very precisely to the slightest touch. Unlike many other reviews that have been written here, I find the screen very well. He may not be quite vergleicbar with Apple - but I find it bright and clear. Also, the viewing angle is ok. From the side, the picture is of course not so good, but who is already looking from the side. The Archos also has no complete MarketPlace, but a special Archos Market for apps. On the Internet, there are plenty of apps that install on your Archos full Google Marketplace, so you have to make any compromises in Apps. As far as I know there are some time even an app Archos Market, which installs the Google Market.
On one thing I would like to once again enter into especially:
You can connect the Archos via HDMI to the TV in the living room !!! If you do that, you have the komlette surface of the Archos on the TV. This means you can use it as a MiniPC in the living room. The touch screen is the mouse replacement. Via USB you can also connect a keyboard, so you can surf in the living room and can watch YouTube videos up to 720p. What more do you want. This can be, as far as I know, no other tablet in the price range.
Another tip: A screen protector you should get to do so because the touch screen is quite sensitive and too beautiful for scratches!
Absolutely good price / performance ratio and a clear recommendation.