
Review Summary
2013-01-29T19:00:00
Perfect for storing all needed data for on the go because of it 250gb drive. Android ICS makes it even more appealing.
zarouck
a great tablet for just the right price
By zarouck
Perfect for storing all needed data for on the go because of it 250gb drive. Android ICS makes it even more appealing.
Endowed with a Texas Instruments OMAP 4 ARM CORTEX A9 dual-core processor that can reach speeds up to 1.5 GHz, the lightning-fast Archos 250 GB 80 G9 Turbo 8.0" Tablet is built to run smoothly while multi-tasking for work or play. It's also great for gaming, entertaining and surfing the web. Basically, the 80 G9 Turbo is designed for anyone who regularly runs several programs/applications simultaneously. For ease-of-use, Archos equipped the 80 G9 Turbo Tablet with the intuitive and user-friendly Android 4.0 ICS operating system, which offers both simple control and smart navigation. Plus, any tablet that runs an Android OS benefits from access to the ever-expanding list of apps available from the Android App Market. Whether you're a musician looking for a sound generator application or a young professional in need of a mobile banking app, the Android App Market has everything you need to simplify your daily routine. It even offers hundreds of games and entertainment apps right at your fingertips.
To ensure maximum storage, the 80 G9 features a built-in 250 GB hard drive that's capable of storing up to 40 Full HD 1080p movies. Plus, the tablet also has expandable memory, thanks to the microSD (SDHC compatible) memory card slot. This way, you'll be able to comfortably store all your favorite music, videos, family photos, business documents, eBooks, local newspapers, daily podcasts, weekly magazines, movies and more. Plus, in order to maximize your viewing and brows ing pleasure, the 80 G9 Turbo features a stunning, high-definition 8.0" capacitive TFT LCD color multi-touch screen display with 1024 x 768 resolution. For connecting to the Internet, the 80 G9 Turbo has built-in wireless 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, which gives you access to your favorite websites in full-page browsing format from any Wi-Fi hot-spot or from your home wireless network. The tablet also affords wireless connection of peripheral devices with its built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR capability.
The 80 G9 Turbo is also capable of delivering several hours of fun and entertainment. You can store and play various types of media formats including text, audio, video, photo and subtitle files. Plus, you can use the Android App Market to download any apps you may need for work, play or both. In a matter of minutes, you can check the newspapers, download a game, buy some clothes, check the weather and even communicate with friends and family via social networks or by using the 720p HD front-facing webcam. You can even configure several different e-mail accounts using the pre-installed E-mail App, which can deliver e-mail notifications on the tablet home screen. The battery inside the tablet is a powerful lithium-polymer rechargeable battery that supports up to 36 hours of music playback, 7 hours of video playback and up to 10 hours of Internet navigation time. The powerful dual-core processor also allows you to play the latest in 3D games available from the Android App Market. It's rare to find a tablet that is built just as much for business as it is for pleasure; the 80 G9 Turbo from Archos is surely one of the exceptions - ideal for both work and play.