Price performance: peak 1

First, some for external processing:
The device does not work just as I have so often read "cheap". Certainly a lot of plastic is installed, but there has to be a reason that it's so easy. Both front and back sides Beitzen applications of brushed metal, which looks quite stylish and high quality. The 16: 9 format is very good in the hand, just another reason why it is very easy.
The hardware buttons located only on the left side of the device are solidly built and accidental contact is almost never before.

The performance in general:
Clear that the 1 GHz processor can spend no miracles, but for the price of the Tablet PC really runs smoothly. Booting does not take quite as long as in a conventional Windows PC, but significantly longer than a currently current smartphone. I have no problem with that, since I rarely turn off the device, since it hardly has power consumption in standby mode.
Has booted the system, can start right away. The apps launch quickly and (so far) without crashes. Play music and videos (in the most common formats) is outstanding without jerking and in good resolution.
The existing browser somewhat cumbersome and getting used to, but as a good alternative is also quick to install.
It is similar with the onscreen keyboard ... The pre-installed keyboard did not meet my expectations, but also as an alternative is found quickly, which makes it easier in particular the German users with many umlauts, to write emails and texts. There is also the possibility of a keyboard via USB to connect. My Cherry keyboard was plug-and-play out of the box.

The display:
Much has criticized the display, I can only agree with partially. As Years of Dell notebook owners I know the Glossy displays only too well. In the apartment everything no problem, but alas, one goes out into the sunshine, you see hardly anything, except his own mirror image. It is similar to the display of the Archos 101. But as I said, I'm used to the notebook and find almost always a shady spot somewhere. What is a bit strange, is the Umagang with the touch screen. All in all, this works pretty accurate, only at the bottom of it registers often the contact is not very well what the function of the space bar somewhat impaired. But here you quickly get the hang of.
The turning of the display is a clear minus point. It may take up to 5 seconds until the position sensor, the display really turns around and sometimes he does not even recognize the rotation.
The colors I find very good. They are natural and rich in contrast, so it acuh fun to watch movies.
It is also often criticized the fact that depending on the viewing angle was not much to see. That's right, but with such a device I watch anyway almost always head on the screen and have the prospect no problems. I do not mind.

Functionality.
With Android 2.2 Froyo operating system is not the most recent, but it is stable and quite fast. In 2 steps and the original Android Market installed and thus are an all Android apps. Since then everyone has to see for himself what he needs. With Office Suit Pro and a printer app I can easily create documents, spreadsheets and even PowerPoint presentations and when I want it to print on my printer integrated into the WLAN. So in addition to the ability to read eBooks is to surf and play the office tauglichekeit given.
The connection to the WLAN is simple. About my phone I can always mobile on the Internet (easily connect via USB, Bluetooth or via Wi-Fi tethering and you're online)

Specials:
Archos presents itself next to Android even Linux as an operating system in Anstrom dual boot available. For developers of software that may be useful, I recognize the fact of no use.

Conclusion:
The Archos 101 is a quite useful tool for everyone who wants to listen to music on the go who want to watch videos, like to play, read eBooks, surf the Internet and check emails or rough transcripts (as I in the university) want to do. It works quickly and error-free and can be operated intuitively. The performance is outstanding in this price segment. But if you look around for a replacement for his Notebook / Netbook, which is not recommended purchase.