Archos 9
 

I didn't see this one listed yet...

See/Read more here.

Not exactly pocketable by a long shot; however full Windows 7 support, authentic Intel processor and (for me) full Flash support. This might replace my NIT simply because it does what I need.

All but have a long-lasting battery.

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Nice tablet for a reasonable price, but I hope one can install Kubuntu or #!CrunchBang Linux on it instead of or beside Windows as Windows is rather slow compared to Linux.
It is as thin as the N810 (16mm) but much larger.

Re: Archos 9
 

I hate that statement "Windows is rather slow compared to Linux"....it really isn't true. Both Windows and the various forms of Linux can be optimized for performance provided one knows what they are doing.

But I do agree that it would be nice if Linux could be installed....the option is always nice. I do wonder on that because lately Archos has really locked down changing the OS in there other products.

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Lately ? They were always fighting it tooth and nail (with the exception of the PMA430 experiment). Also, even if you DO manage to boot linux it will be anybody's guess as to what hardware parts have native linux support. It's enough to miss wifi+bt support and the whole thing becomes an oversize PMP.

BTW, in true Ar¢ho$ style, VGA, Ethernet and +2 USB seem only availabe through an additional docking port (also questionable from driver standpoint).

Also, whoever made the choice to use a glossy screen ought to be shot. The video was made in a low-light ambient and the reflections were still quite apparent, what happens if someone tries to use this in daytime ? Ugh.

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I'd find it an interesting device with Ubuntu on it, support for screen rotation, and a decent virtual keyboard. However, the price, in comparison to an Touchbook, is a bit difficult to swallow.

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Personally, I think the Viliv X70 is a better solution. It still has a 1024 pixel wide screen, but in a 7 inch package.

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I'd prefer a 9" screen over a 7".

(in fact, I'd prefer a 9" over a 5", 7", 10", 11", or 12"+ screen, for my non-pocketable mobile device, so non-pocketable MIDs/netbooks/tablets/UMPCs smaller than 9", and MIDs/netbooks/tablets/UMPCs larger than 9", are both uninteresting to me)

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Engadget has a post on the Crunchpad, which I believe has a 12" screen. Can't help thinking that's too big for a tablet. 7 to 9 inch seems optimum, although in the end it will all come down to how finger friendly the ui is.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/14/c...dled-on-video/

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So what about 8.8'' or 9.2''. Are they to small / big? :cool:

icke

Re: Archos 9
 

I will evaluate 8.8", 9.1", and 9.2" screens on a case by case basis :-)

(8.9" screens seem to be largely synonymous with 9" screens, so I'm lumping them together)

Re: Archos 9
 

The Archos looks an amazing device from the spec's, let just hope its hackable.

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While the Archos does look nice and I even like using Wndows 7 ( (of late over my Linux installs even) but I really want a Mobile OS for a mobile device.

Even though the screen is 7" but I don't want to pick on menus and sub-menus of a full blown OS on a smallish tablet. I would much prefer a mobile UI based OS =- rather like Maemo or maybe Ubuntu Mobile (which I haven't really used).

If I wanted to use full blown Ubuntu or Windows 7 I would much rather use a netbook like device - which is much cheaper.

Also using a Atom processor and powering a 80GB HDD and a full blown OS like that on a touchscreen means battery life will be dismal (like any netbook, touchpad etc). Isn't battery life a big component of why the Nokia IT's are such a "darling" to us....

Re: Archos 9
 

I second Nilchak's advice.

A handheld device of this type should be instant-on (2 seconds maximum) and should not take more than 5 seconds to launch a big application. It should not have any mechanical part like a spinning hard drive or any fan, for handeling pleasure, noise and battery life.

In fact, such a device should just run Maemo, let's say it should be just a little bit more powerfull than our N8xx withe the same system and the big screen.

Re: Archos 9
 

WOOHOO! Thanks for tipping me off to this! I either ignored it or completely missed it at CES and during the aftermath. I've gone and requested one for review, so we'll see what comes of this. I'm kinda stoked about this. :)

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Let us know when it is done?

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Did you ever get one of the Touchbooks for review?

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Rebski: Will do. Just requested yesterday, so I don't expect to hear from them any sooner than friday. Sometimes it takes me several weeks to get them to respond, so the review won't be immediate.

Johnkzin: Funny you should ask. I just touched base with them a couple days ago to see where they were at in the dev process and they said July for the proposed release date, so I don't expect to see a review unit anytime before then. But when it comes in I can let you guys know. Given the response and the number of people on the waiting list, it'll more likely be sometime around August. :)

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Apropo touchbook, they put this up on their site a few days ago:

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Ooo. That means I might get my update soon. :)