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Archos 43 Internet Tablet with Android - 8GB

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2 out of 5 stars   Close, but no cigar...
By gregarican on January 25, 2012
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Review submitted for Archos 43 Internet Tablet with Android - 8GB (ARC438GB)
Pros: Web Browsing, WiFi, Operating System
Cons: Screen
Other Comments: This unit has the effective Android software, but lacks good touch screen responsiveness. Trying to use the on-screen keyboard resulted in 5-10 attempts just to enter in various service passwords I have. And I am a relatively proficient typist. Having the ability to use the device as an IP phone due to its coming with a built in mic and speaker was a huge benefit that pointed me toward this product. The iPod Touch doesn't possess that feature. For a business app I was looking to implement we didn't want to shell out the cost of outfitting our staff with iPhones, just for IP phone and IM functionality. If it wasn't for the poorly implemented touch screen this device would have been the magic bullet!
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4 out of 5 stars   Well worth the money
By Irishhandyman on August 16, 2011
Review submitted for Archos 43 Internet Tablet with Android - 8GB (ARC438GB)
Pros: Quality Display, Fast, Quiet, Lightweight
Cons:
Other Comments: This will take yet another bite out of apple. Had one, not only will this do more but it does it better than apple. I have found an app for anything I have wanted to do so far. MOST FREE. I never heard of Archos before last week. Its a good bet there will be more of them shipped to my address in the future. If I was pressed to make a con on this it might be the speaker. If you are going to listen to music or watch video, you might want to find a set of powered speakers. If you are thinking of getting something like this and you are open minded, give a look at this. When you look at what you get for your money between this and an apple you will see this is more versitile. Make sure you FULLY charge it before you start to use it. Then let it download the latest firmware updates. Depending on when it was built it might take a few times to get all the updates installed. As each one updates, reboot, and give it a little time for the system to settle. Mine came with Froyo 2.1. After 2 downloads, and 2 reboots, it works like a champ. I was given this as a birthday present and even if I had purchased it I would be just as pleased.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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