I myself have come as a product tester to this Tablet. I must admit that I underestimated tablet because we already have several computers in the house, plus smartphones. The tablet is fun. Many years ago you would not have something like that was possible. Not even Captain Kirk or Mr. Spock was such a technology to the Enterprise. The Archos 70b Internet Tablet is a pure, it only has Wi-Fi. Anyone wanting to use it must use a mobile hotspot or connect via tethering.
The Device:
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The build quality is ok, it creaks a bit to the left, there is a fold-out stand attached. The Kindle 3 makes a more solid impression in direct comparison. Nevertheless, the Archos 70b has some very cool features such as camera and microphone, you can make calls with your tablet well. Whoever has the box should get necessarily the Fritz app, making it possible to use the tablet at least in the House as a phone, even very comfortable (Phonebook access & call list) Fritz!. I also have Skype installed. The apps from the Store will need a Google Account, those who use Google Docs or Google+ can load games and applications directly from the App Store, without giving credit information. Most apps are free it. I only use the paid version of Tapatalk and ezPDF Reader.
The Archos has a two pronged. The operating system uses the Archos Honeycomb 3.2, the whole is embedded in the Archos firmware. Some apps running on my Motorola Android, not funzen on the tablet. Really complicated it is with media files. Many of my videos are not even the most HD content like video trailers, etc. require a plugin. This plugin you buy but not the store but directly from Archos. For this, you have to register separately for Archos, this codec is the serial number is not linked to the account. 10 this costs extra, then suddenly run all videos which were played without any problems on my old phone. Even then it consumes less power during video playback now that the hardware acceleration is used. I recommend that the manufacturers here rather just the 10 to pitch to the final price. This spoon-feeding with the customer is unnecessarily complicated. Who the tablet will not auseiandersetzt thus return to the circuit. The thing with the codec comes across very bitter. Since all content be played on other Android devices. Alternative Media Player open previously not all files.
Who decided to buy the codec is equipped with an extremely good media player, who uses a mini HDMI cable can connect the device to a monitor or TV device. Even HD content will be played. With the video function I am very satisfied, especially since you can also access Samba shares or other shares. Even media server (Fritz, Twonkey) are detected.
Another very useful app from the store does not, and indeed Cifs manager so can be folders from the network to include as folders. I did not get to run. Use I otherwise on my Smartphone.
The screen itself is very good, even very good side you can see details, everything is very sharp. Had concerns beforehand whether 7 inches suffice, so the size is ideal for me. Since I prefer to use the tablet on the couch. For me, this tablet is a good gadget for work, I still prefer the classic input devices keyboard and mouse. In Store There's an app for just about anything. But many things require only the browser just what home automation, controlling and monitoring concerns. Most devices now have a web interface, receiver, NAS, router, switch, etc. Just this I find an awesome tablet. Especially because I can look in the call list of my router. And calls at the same time. Worth mentioning is also Bluetooth, who has a Bluetooth-enabled boxes can also make use of the tablet. There are also Winamp.
Control:
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The unit recognizes each finger pressure, but I must confess it to Apple devices iPad, iPhone a tick better runs. Some of my colleagues use Swype, as an alternative to the keyboard. I have not even tested. There is a volume slider below the Power / Reset button.
For Freaks & Geeks
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The unit is open from home, you can adjust the options that you also unsigned
Want to install content. Of course, at your own risk. Today (08:02:12) Chrome was released. Unfortunately, this currently only runs on Android 4.0 devices. I hope the Archos still brings a firmware.
Battery life:
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The six hours are very optimistic, if you play with the Tablet Apps and testing, the time goes down. Set up and play around when it has 4h 40min held. 5h I think is realistic.
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My Conclusion:
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The device is fun, but the thing that bothers me with the codec, who should buy the device but please get asked the full power available. The mixing mach from Archos and Android is spoon-feeding, additional registration for the customer, now you have to give it a payment method. Especially annoying when you know that free players can play the content. The processing could be a tick better. To browse and play it enough. The camera is just sufficient for video telephony. Anyone wanting to use it must be fully buy the codec. Therefore only 3 stars. Enthusiasm is definitely there. Slightly better processing and full power without detours, I also like to give more stars.
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PS:
Useful Apps
FRITZ! App (for people with Fritz devices)
Skype (Internet telephone)
Mobile (Sip Phone, for Betamax customer)
ACV (Android Comic Viewer, genius comic reader for CBR / CBZ)
Dropbox (online storage).
Frodo C64 (C64 Emulator)
Tapatalk (Forums Reader, however, costs a trifle).
ezPDF (very strong PDF Reader, also costs money).
