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For a few years now, Archos have been build cheap tablets that have met with varying feedback. Previously they were at the top end of the premium media player market. Recently Archos are in the process of releasing a newer, mid-range, varient of their fairly popular Archos 101. The XS combines a more quality feel with some unique design decisions. Here we will take a first look at a pre-release build of their latest flagship device.




Included in box
. Tablet, Coverboard, charger, USB data cable, documentation
Display
. 10.1'': 1280 x 800 MVA
Application Framework
. Android 4.0.3 "Ice Cream Sandwich" upgradable to 4.1 in Q4 2012
Processor
. Smart multicore OMAP4470 processor @ 1.5GHz (ARM® CortexT-A9) with a PowerVRT SGX544 GPU
. 3D OpenGL (ES 2.0)
Capacity
. Flash Memory: 16GB* + micro SD Slot (compatible up to 128GB)
RAM
. 1GB RAM
Video playback¹
. H.264 HD (HP@L4.2, up to 1080p@30 fps and 1080i/720p@60 fps)
. MPEG-4² HD (SP/ASP@L6, up to 1080p@30 fps)
. With optional plug-in: MPEG2 HD (MP/HL, 1080p@30 fps)
. With the above codecs, the device can play video files with the following extensions: AVI, MP4, MOV, 3GP, MPG, PS, TS, VOB, MKV, FLV, RM, RMVB, ASF
Audio Playback¹
. MP3
. WAV (PCM/ADPCM)
. AAC³, AAC+ 5.13
. OGG Vorbis
. FLAC
. With optional plug-in: AC3 5.1
Photo viewer⁴
. JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF
Subtitles
. .srt, .ssa, .smi, .sub formats supported
Webcam
. 720p front camera with 720p encoding
Interfaces
. Micro USB 2.0: Mobile Transfer Protocol (MTP)
. USB host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) (USB 2.0/USB Host cable sold separately)
. Proprietary USB docking connector
. microSD (compatible with 64 GB cards)
. mini HDMI output (mini HDMI / HDMI cable sold separately)
Wireless technologies
. WiFi
. Bluetooth 4.0
Miscellaneous
. Built-in speaker
. GPS
. G-sensor
. Compass
. Built-in Microphone
Power source
. Internal: Lithium Polymer battery
. External: Power adapter/charger
Dimensions & weight
. Tablet: 273 mm x 170 mm x 8mm (10.7'' x 6.7'' x 0.31'')
. Coverboard: 273 mm x 170 mm x 5mm (10.7'' x 6.7'' x 0.2'')
. Tablet: 600g (21 oz)
. Coverboard: 200g (7 oz)
Battery life⁵
. Music playback time: up to 40 hrs
. Video playback time: up to 7 hrs
. Internet navigation time: up to 10 hrs
Compatible Accessories (via the Proprietary USB connector)
. Speaker Dock
. Docking Station