Tablets Archos Gen9: launch a two-step! Details and prices

Expected before the end of September, the release of the new touch pads Android Archos, known as G9, is slightly modified. These are not four but six models that are output with two different processors, always starting from 249 euros.

The IFA will have at least the merit for Archos to clarify the situation of his tablets G9. You expected a release in late September (around 20) with 8 and 10.1-inch models feature a dual-heart Texas Instruments 1.5 GHz? Missed!

Faced with what it seems, from the French manufacturer, delay production of its new Texas Instruments chip 1.5 GHz, Archos anticipates the launch delay and still his tablets at a time ... with a less powerful processor.



So the chip OMAP 4430 clocked at 1 GHz and always double-heart that will equip the first models of tablets G9. A processor that is already on the RIM BlackBerry playbook. Archos does not the "it is gradually replacing models with the right processor," but prefers to create, in effect, two new models.

So will there be by the end of September, a 80 G9 Internet Tablet Internet Tablet 101 and a feature OMAP 4430 processor and 8GB of internal memory, at prices of 249 and 279 euros. The processors come with a memory of 512 MB and the screen is TN.
Power and memory in October 2011

And so it is later in the fall, certainly before the end of October, which will release the Archos tablets presented last spring, ie models with a chip Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 running at double-heart 1.5 GHz. G9 shelves named Turbo.
Also in 8 and 10.1 inches, these tablets have the distinction of being offered in 16 GB version (not 8 GB) of flash memory and 250 GB hard drive via a.



The 16 GB version will be marketed to the recommended tariffs of 279 euros and 349 euros respectively for the 80 IT and IT 101. As for the versions with 250 GB hard drive, the advertised rates of the shelf 8-inch and 10.1-inch model are 299 and 399 euros.
Note that the latter have a 4 GB cache memory which does not continually ask the hard disk. Archos hopes to improve responsiveness and autonomy, as material energy.


Key 3G, SFR and Bouygues Telecom are getting into

Archos has indicated the absence of AppsLib its new tablets, Google and certification require the presence of the Market. As for 3G connectivity, the key 3G G9 Stick is still in the game and always at a rate of 49 euros with 48 hours of unlimited use preloaded. And in addition to SFR, which is already tipped as a partner, the manufacturer has announced the availability of supply at Bouygues Telecom. No tablet will, for now, sold at traders, only the 3G will be present in their catalogs, websites and shops.

The key will also be available at Fnac in version "SIM naked", still 49 euros. Archos said that a further subscription system is planned and the MVNO could well invite to the party. Remember that the key 3G G9 Stick to the advantage of being completely released and connected to a computer. The SIM card of a smartphone can also be inserted.

If the model presented on the stand was not in its final finishes, we found an excellent integration of the key in the tablet.



Imminent launch of the G9 Archos looks as a good omen, with powerful and inexpensive models, driven by a relevant concept 3G and a comprehensive media player. Note also that Archos has confirmed the continuity of the sale of the shelf 70 IT costs revised to 229 euros.