Internet Media Tablet
Creative Zen Touch 2 Android 2.1 PMP crosses FCC on way to US

Creative Zen Touch 2 Android 2.1 PMP crosses FCC on way to US

30 December 2010 by Discuss (1)

Creative’s Android-powered PMP, the Creative Zen Touch 2, has been spotted crossing the FCC, suggesting a US release is in the works. Already on sale in Europe in 8GB and 16GB versions for some time now, the Android 2.1 PMP has a 3.2-inch 480 x 320 resistive touchscreen. There’s also WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth and a microSD …

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 …

Archos Phone Tablet upcoming Android smartphone/PMP hybrid

Archos Phone Tablet upcoming Android smartphone/PMP hybrid

16 September 2009 by Discuss (0)

The Archos 5 PMP was undoubtedly the star of the French company’s launch event yesterday, but they couldn’t help but tease with another new device.  The Archos Phone Tablet is, as the name suggests, a PMP/cellphone hybrid; in this case, it runs Android on a 1GHz ARM Cortex CPU, with integrated 3.5G for voice and …

Archos launch 5 Android Internet Tablet: hands-on video & gallery

Archos launch 5 Android Internet Tablet: hands-on video & gallery

16 September 2009 by Discuss (0)

It’s not all phones running Android; yesterday Archos announced their much-anticipated Android-based PMP, the touchscreen Archos 5 Internet Tablet.  Packing a 4.8-inch resistive touchscreen, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth and a choice of 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of flash storage or 160GB or 500GB of hard-drive based storage, the Archos 5 has a custom UI designed by …

FCC report tips Archos A5S Android Internet Tablet

FCC report tips Archos A5S Android Internet Tablet

26 August 2009 by Discuss (0)

Archos’ Android-based Internet Tablet has been prematurely revealed, courtesy of the company’s FCC report.  The device – which resembles their existing Archos 5 PMP, but uses Google’s mobile OS – has been confirmed as the Archos A5S (7501), as well as having an untested sibling device, the A5H (7501). The Archos A5S has WiFi b/g/n, …

Archos Android 3G PMP/MID announcement June 11th?

Archos Android 3G PMP/MID announcement June 11th?

18 May 2009 by Discuss (0)

Could Archos be planning to announce their Android-based Internet Media Tablet phone on June 11th?  That’s the leading interpretation of the company’s new press conference invite, which confirms an event in Paris, France in less than a month’s time.  While there’s no written hint of what Archos may be announcing, the shadowy large-format MID/PMP device …

Android home-phone & tablet from T-Mobile in 2010

Android home-phone & tablet from T-Mobile in 2010

06 April 2009 by Discuss (0)

According to the NYT, T-Mobile USA are planning both a home phone and a tablet computer that will run the Android OS.  The former will have a recharging docking station, that handles data synchronization. As for the tablet, that apparently resembles a 7-inch netbook only without the keyboard section.  The touchscreen is used to access …

Archos Android Tablet coming in Q3 2009

Archos Android Tablet coming in Q3 2009

26 March 2009 by Discuss (0)

In a previous news instalment, an Internet Media Tablet for wireless connectivity, voice and apps was discussed. The device, by Archos will be available around July.

Archos Android-based Internet Media Tablet MID coming

Archos Android-based Internet Media Tablet MID coming

09 February 2009 by Discuss (0)

Archos have announced plans to develop an Internet Media Tablet that will use the Android platform for wireless connectivity, voice and applications.  Based on Texas Instruments’ OMAP 3 platform, the device – which has been described as ultra-thin at just 10mm- will support high-definition video playback as well as run the standard applications available for download …