Archos 43 Internet Tablet - Page 6 - maemo.org

railroadmaster | # 51 | 2010-09-07, 04:17 | Report

Well the Archos 43 may not have everything (the stills camera could be better and Angstrom isn't yet available) this device will be a perfect replacement for the Nokia n8x0.

jipee296 | # 52 | 2010-09-07, 04:17 | Report

this archos has no phone capabilities, right?

railroadmaster | # 53 | 2010-09-07, 04:19 | Report

Originally Posted by jipee296 View Post

this archos has no phone capabilities, right?

The Archos 43 isn't a phone it does have Wifi, 2mp camera, accelerometer, Android, and bluetooth just like a phone but it isn't a phone.

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GeraldKo | # 54 | 2010-09-07, 04:37 | Report

Originally Posted by railroadmaster View Post

It can still run all nonphone applications and you can still install any apk file and there should be a very simple Android Market hack. Also as for Maemo, Angstrom should be available as a special developer edition firmware. Angstrom is very similar to Maemo it is what powers the OpenPandora.

I have spent zero time in the Android world.. (With respect to mobile devices, I've lived my life in a Maemo ghetto.)

What's the difference between being able to install an apk file and having access to the Android Marketplace? Is there a Venn diagram for this?

What worthwhile things do I lose out on?

railroadmaster | # 55 | 2010-09-07, 04:45 | Report

Originally Posted by GeraldKo View Post

I have spent zero time in the Android world.. (With respect to mobile devices, I've lived my life in a Maemo ghetto.)

What's the difference between being able to install an apk file and having access to the Android Marketplace? Is there a Venn diagram for this?

What worthwhile things do I lose out on?

Apk file is the file extension for Android application packages. This means you can still install any Android apps you wish to install of course as long as the hardware can support it. The Android market is an application catalog for Android you can download and purchase apps there. Not having the android market means you miss out on a great deal of apps but fortunately getting the Market on nongoogle approved devices is very easy.

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crasbelize | # 56 | 2010-09-07, 05:39 | Report

Originally Posted by railroadmaster View Post

But ultramobile pc's are horribly slow and expensive and the other Linux handheld probably doesn't have much community support or support from the manufacturer.

WOW...the exact same thing i was thinking.

railroadmaster | # 57 | 2010-09-08, 23:39 | Report

Originally Posted by bsving View Post

Wrong. i didn't purchase my N800 because i didn't need a phone. I got it because it would be a nice addition to my phone. But I would rather have a tablet with phone cabalibilties than not. The N900 is almost right, but the screen is too small.

The N9 looks to be a perfect device, both phone and "tablet" in one; 4 inch screen, super camera, HDMI, real keyboard. Anything bigger than the N9 and I would be much better of with a netbook, which I already have.

A suggestion for everybody. Before you do something stupid, like buying an Android Tablet that is useless without a phone, or something even more stupid like an iWhatever. Sit down and think for a minute. Everything you need is in a device called the Nokia N9. The more I think about the N9, the more perfect it becomes

Seriously!

Or at least get a Samsung Wave. Bada is cool

Devices like this are for those who want low cost mobile computing or for those who have a simple messaging phone and need a complimentary mobile Internet device.

thersites | # 58 | 2010-09-09, 02:52 | Report

Originally Posted by bsving View Post

the price is right, but a mobile device today without phone connection, is a dead end road except a couple of niche markets.

Yes, like that damn tiny niche market iPod Touch.

mrdally204 | # 59 | 2010-09-10, 03:55 | Report

Its all about being cost effective, portable and functional. The Archos 5IT I had for a few days when it first came out. The screen was very nice and on screen keyboard was very functional. If you do not like the keyboard that came with it, there are plenty of replacement keyboards you can install thanks to Androids community support. I think one of the biggest things you forgot to mention is the media playback capabilities of the device. Archos puts its own media center on the device and is able to play back pretty much anything you can throw at it. I mentioned I only had it for a few days, it was because the original software that came with the device was rushed. They have updated it a number of times since and it is now stable and a fan favorite. checkout http://forum.archosfans.com/ for more info or to ask questions , they have a nice support site there. I just purchased the Itouch 4g and am in love with it ATM. I still plan on getting an Android device and the Archos 43 may be my baby. For me, the portables without a phone contract is what I want. ($200 once, vs $200 then $60 for 2 years) I use VOIP for phonecalls anywhere wi-fi is available (almost everywhere I go) I also have Google voice, which gives me unlimited incoming/outgoing calls along with text messages. As long as I have wi-fi (most everywhere besides when I drive, I keep a prepaid cell for emergencies), I have a 100% contract free and dollar free cell phone

Questions on how to accomplish this or comments shoot me a PM. PS I also still use my 810 nearly every day for IM and quick emails. All the above is my unbiased, nerdy, and frugal opinions.

racky | # 60 | 2010-09-10, 20:00 | Report

This is exactly what I want.

(1)I already have a phone and don't want to change the data plan(will cost me $30 more per month)
(2) I want to try Android 2.2 but do not want to pay a lot.
(3) something can tether with my 3G phone and get online, not just wifi.
(4) something not too big and not too small, something portable, something I don't need to carry around if I don't want to(which is not possibe if you have an android phone when in some situation all you need is just a small phone.)

This one sounds perfect for me. I really want to see the reviews of it after it has been released.

Last edited by racky; 2010-09-12 at 06:12.