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Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs Archos 101 Gen 9

You can not say that Archos does not try. They have got a powerful CPU in their latest generation of Android tablets, but they ruin it with subpar hardware all around.

Check out the comparison below.

	Galaxy Tab 10.1	Archos 101 Gen 9
Screen Size	10.1 inches	10.1 inches
Resolution	1280 x 800	1280 x 800
Rear Camera	3 MP with Auto Focus and LED Flash	No
Front Camera	2 MP	Yes
Processor	1 GHz Dual Core NVIDIA Tegra 2	1.5 GHz Dual Core Cortex A9
Battery	7,000 mAh
Weight	565 grams (1.2 pounds)	649 grams (1.4 pounds) 755 grams (1.7 pounds) [Hard Drive]
Thinness	8.6 mm	12.6 mm 15.6 mm [Hard Drive]
Memory	16GB/32GB	16GB + microSD slot 250 GB [Hard Drive]
Ram	1 GB	1 GB
Operating System	Android 3.1	Android 3.1
Flash	Yes	Yes
Starting Price	$499 (WiFi-Only 16 GB)	$349 (WiFi-Only 16 GB)
Availability	Available Now	September 2011

The Archos 101 G9 is spectacular on paper, just like the previous generations. There is a reason that they do not take off though – poor quality. I would rather pay $500 for a high quality product than $350 for a poor quality one.

Would you consider buying an Archos 101 Gen 9?

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WiFi-only Galaxy Tab Coming April 4?

Back at CES we heard about the WiFi-only Galaxy Tab, but we have not heard anything since. Now it looks like it will be released early next month for $399.

Seeing as how the original Galaxy Tab with 3G radios can be found for under $500 currently, I do not think the WiFi-only version will be able to sell many units. Perhaps the price point will fall and put it into a far more competitive price. At $300-400 it will certainly shut up all the Archos fans that always find their way to this website.

Also with the new dual-core Galaxy Tab 10.1 just around the corner one would be hard pressed to purchase the one of the original models.

What do you think? Will the WiFi-only Galaxy Tab be a flop or will it be a success? Have they finally found the right price point?

Source: Droid-Life

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Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs Archos 101

The Galaxy Tab already won round one against the Archos 101. How will the Galaxy Tab 10.1 fair against the Archos 101?

*Spoiler Alert* Galaxy Tab 10.1 destroys the Archos 101.

	Galaxy Tab 10.1	Archos 101
Screen Size	10.1 inches	10.1 inches
Screen Technology	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Resolution	1280 x 800	1024 x 600
Rear Camera	8 MP with Auto Focus and LED Flash	No
Front Camera	2 MP	VGA
Processor	1 GHz Dual Core Tegra 2	1GHz Cortex A8
Battery	6,860 mAh	Unknown mAh
Weight	599 grams (1.32 pounds)	480 grams (1.06 pounds)
Memory	16GB/32GB	8GB/16GB
RAM	1GB	256 MB
Operating System	Android 3.0 Honeycomb	Android 2.2 Froyo
Flash	Version 10.2	Version 10.1
Sensors	Geo-Magnetic Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope	G-Sensor
Wireless	5 GHz dual-band 802.11n WiFi A-GPS Bluetooth 3G	WiFi Bluetooth
Price	Unknown	$299-$349

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 smokes the Archos 101. If you are in the market for a 10.1 inch tablet, then do not even consider the Archos 101 and go straight to the Galaxy Tab 10.1. You will not regret it.

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Galaxy Tab vs Archos 101 vs Archos 70. Which is best for me?

The reason for this post is simply because a significant portion of hits to Galaxy Tabs are from Google searches involving Archos and Galaxy Tab. I feel that the comparison charts are not sufficient enough for the large amount of traffic. Here is the breakdown of the tablets.

Price

If price is the most important thing to you, then you can stop reading right now and buy an Archos 101 or 70. Keep in mind, though, that the adage of, “You get what you pay for,” holds true here. The Archos 101 retails at $300 USD, Archos 70 at $275 USD, and the Galaxy Tab costs ~$600 USD.

Build Quality

Archos has really stepped up their game with their latest generation of tablets. They still have quite a ways to go to compete with the Tab, though. It feels light in the hand and very plasticy. The Galaxy Tab, on the other hand, feels much more solid.

Perhaps you heard about the “table” debacle. The first Archos 101 tablets this year were shipping with Table branding instead of Tablet. It was an embarrassment that it wasn’t caught earlier and a testament to their build quality.

Screens

This is another place where you could stop reading, if screen size is the most important criteria. If you want a 10 inch screen, then go ahead and get the Archos 101 since there is no 10 inch Galaxy Tab model yet. On the other hand, if screen quality is more important, then the Galaxy Tab can’t be beat. Its TFT LCD screen is amazingly crisp with unbelievable viewing angles. Archos’s screens suffer from extremely poor viewing angles.

Native Market Support

Samsung made sure to follow all of Google’s regulations to allow Android Market support. Archos, on the other hand, launched without the Market. Of course, there is nothing stopping you from downloading the Market hack, but it’s a pain that you need to hack your device just to get decent apps.

Android Buttons

Archos’s implementation of the array of Android buttons (Home, Menu, Back, Search) really bothers me. Neither the Tab nor the Archos has physical buttons, but the Archos doesn’t even have dedicated space for the capacitive buttons. Instead, Archos put them right on the screen. This may not bother you, but it drives me crazy.

Ports

The Archos devices win this round hands down. They have ports galore, including HDMI out and a USB host. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab can only use HDMI via the dock.

Mobile Internet

If being able to use your device on the run is crucial to your decision, the Galaxy Tab is for you. It supports 3G on just about any carrier in the world, while the Archos 101 and Archos 70 only function on WiFi.

Verdict

The Archos 101 and 70 are impressive devices, but I could never recommend them with something like the Galaxy Tab on the market. If you are really strapped for cash, then you can get one of Archos’s offerings, but I would recommend that you save up for the Galaxy Tab. It will last longer and be a more pleasant experience!