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Archos 5 Tablet Only $240 Today on Amazon

Archos 5 Tablet Only $240 Today on Amazon

01 February 2011 by Discuss (0)

Looking for an Android tablet for half off? Today is your lucky day as Amazon has just cut the price of the Archos 5 500 GB Android tablet to $239.99. For the new price tag you will be getting an Android tablet, and although it’s a bit behind the times and lacking main features, it’s …

Archos 5 Internet Tablet gets OpenGL support in 2.0.15 update – Video

Archos 5 Internet Tablet gets OpenGL support in 2.0.15 update – Video

04 June 2010 by Discuss (0)

The Archos 5 just received an update to OpenGL 2.0.15. This update brings with it a drastic improvement in gaming. There is a video demo of its results after the break. Yes, this device is still running on Android 1.6, for those of you that are curious.

Two Archos Android home-use tablets at CeBIT 2010

Two Archos Android home-use tablets at CeBIT 2010

20 February 2010 by Discuss (0)

The Archos 7 look to a lock for this years CeBIT, but it might not show up alone. There has been an announcement of a second Android tablet by Archos. Both described as “good value Android Tablets that are specially designed for use in the home”.

Android 1.6 Donut finally hits Archos 5 Internet Tablet

Android 1.6 Donut finally hits Archos 5 Internet Tablet

20 January 2010 by Discuss (0)

Archos have again released the Android 1.6 Donut firmware update for their Archos 5 Internet Tablet.  This marks the second attempt for the company, who briefly released an update back in December 2009 before promptly yanking it over a “major issue” with the web browser. The update brings with it all of the non-cellular improvements …

The Shack Selling the Archos 5 Internet Tablet 8GB for $249.99

The Shack Selling the Archos 5 Internet Tablet 8GB for $249.99

08 December 2009 by Discuss (0)

Last time we heard something about the Archos 5 MID, someone had done a hack to gain access to the Android Market to get Google Apps like GMail, Talk, Maps, and more. And now pocketables has found it at RadioShack, it’s been sold for $249.99. Apparently, the Archos 5 is an exclusive at The Shack …

Archos 5 MID gets Android Market and other Google Goodies

Archos 5 MID gets Android Market and other Google Goodies

01 December 2009 by Discuss (0)

There’s always something to improve, or something to gain, every time someone hacks into a device. It appears someone has done just that to the Archos 5 MID, to gain access to the Android Market to get Google Apps like GMail, Talk, Maps, and more. As many of you already know, the Archos 5 has …

Archos 5 Android PMP now available

Archos 5 Android PMP now available

09 October 2009 by Discuss (0)

If you have been longing for a decent PMP running Android, your wait is over. The Archos 5 Android PMP is now on sale. The only rub is that a reviewer at CNET isn’t sure if the device is up to its peers.