Archos 7 Android Tablet Is Now Available For Pre-Order, A Steal At $199

We first laid our eyes on the Archos 7 Home Tablet at the CeBit Trade Show in Germany about two months ago and we really wanted to get our hands on this device ever since.  We didn’t necessarily want the Archos 7 for its powerful specs but more for its amazing price and package, at $199 dollars this is one of the most affordable Tablet PC’s on the market today.  Take a $199 dollar price take and slap a respectable name like Archos on it and we have our selves a deal.  The only question left was when could we buy one.

Last month the Archos 7 began making its rounds on the European circuit with a pre-order but now its time for the U.S.. Archos has finally announced that their new thrifty tablet is available for pre-order over at Amazon.com for that incredible price of $199 dollars.  Below we have posted the devices specs to help some of you pull the trigger on this amazing deal.

Archos 7 Specs

• Display characteristics:	High resolution screen, 800×480 pixels, 7” TFT LCD, 16 million colors
  User interface:	Touch screen, ON/OFF, vol+ and vol- buttons, retractable virtual keyboard
  Processor(s):	Central Unit: - Main processor: ARM CortexTM-A8, 32 bit, In-order, dual-issue, superscalar core @ 600 MHz - Additional processor: 32 bit DSP @ 430 MHz
  RAM memory:	128 MB* (Low-Power Double Data Rate SDRAM)
  Mass storage memory:	Hard drive, capacity according to the product version - 160 GB* (stores up to 200 Movies, 1.6 million photos or 95,000 songs1) - 320 GB* (stores up to 400 Movies, 3.2 million photos or 190,000 songs1)
  Operating system:	Linux
  In its normal use mode, the ARCHOS 7 being a miniaturized Personal Computer:
  Connectivity:	On board WiFi (802.11 b/g), USB 2.0 host with optional accessories
  PC accessories:	Possible attachment of numerous standard USB PC accessories**** (keyboard, mouse, memory key, memory cards reader, camera and other future computer accessories)
  Video playback**:	MPEG-42 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution) WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution) including WMV protected files M-JPEG (Motion JPEG Video) in QVGA resolution With optional plug-in (downloadable from your tablet on www.archos.com): HD support: MPEG-4 (ASP 720p) & WMV HD (MP 720p) H.264 up to DVD resolution with AAC MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound (5.1)
  Audio playback**:	Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WMA pro 5.1, WAV (PCM/ADPCM). AC3 stereo audio and 5.1 sound files (via SPDIF output of DVR Station) Flac and OGG Vorbis audio files With optional software plug-ins (downloadable from your tablet on www.archos.com): AAC3, AAC+ stereo audio files
  Photo viewer***:	JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF
  PDF viewer:	Reads PDF documents (may not implement all PDF features)
  Video recording6:	Via the optional DVR Station/ DVR Snap-on: Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM in MPEG-4 AVI format with ADPCM stereo sound, VGA resolution (640 x 480) @ 30 or 25 f/s
  Audio recording:	Via the optional DVR Station or DVR Snap-on: Stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format Voice recording via the optional FM remote and its built-in microphone in WAV format (IMA ADPCM)
  Email client	Compatible with Email accounts supporting POP3 and IMAP services Import/export of vCard contacts
  Interfaces:	USB 2.0 High-Speed Device (compatible USB 1.1 at a lower speed): Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Media Transport Protocol (MTP) USB 2.0 Host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) with optional Mini Dock, Battery Dock and DVR station
  Connections:	WiFi (802.11b/g) connection. Free Web Browser (Opera® Web browser and Adobe Flash™ Player) upon registration 3.5 mm mini jack for headphones and audio output DC-in for power adapter Docking connectors to connect DVR Station and other ARCHOS accessories
  Miscellaneous	2 Built-in speaker Built-in leg stand
  Battery life:	Music playback time: 39 hours4 Video playback time: 10 hours4
  Power source:	Internal: Removable lithium Polymer battery Power adapter /charger ARCHOS
  Scalability:	Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates when the WiFi connection is activated Updates can also be downloaded at www.archos.com
  Dimensions & weight:	Approx. 190 x 110 x 16 mm ; 7.48″ x 4.33″ x 0.629″ Approx. 640 gr.; 23oz
  In a possible use mode, in connection with an external computer through the USB B connector available on some optional accessories:
  Minimum system requirements:	Microsoft® Windows® Vista, XP, ME, 2000 or higher MAC OS X and Linux (with Mass Storage Device Support) USB 2.0 interface
  Package includes:	ARCHOS 7, headphones, ARCHOS USB cable, DVR Station adapter, power adapter/charger, screen cleaning cloth, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice.

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