Archos 9pctablet

[BobtheGreatII]

http://www.archos.com/img/archos_9/ARCHOS-9-Intro.jpg


What better innovation for a MiniPC than to get rid of keyboards?

ARCHOS once again is leading the way in innovation, with the introduction of the MiniPC of the future, the ARCHOS 9PCtablet. The ARCHOS design team has coupled groundbreaking design with the most advanced technologies, by leveraging their expertise from the design of the Internet Media Tablets. The new PC combines the performance of a high end PC with breathtaking aesthetics, excellent ergonomics and a tactile interface that ARCHOS has built their reputation on. Pure lines, extreme thinness (0.63''), less than 800g and a stunning black finish, the ARCHOS 9 pushes the boundaries of elegance and simplicity on a MiniPC, fulfilling all expectations of the most mobile users.
Intuitive and easy to use, the ARCHOS 9 delivers an unrivalled user experience, and is set to replace the traditional computer. Without a physical keyboard, it provides a virtual keyboard, very easy to use on the the resistive touchscreen, and has an optical trackpoint to let you surf the web, communicate, work and entertain anywhere.

The ARCHOS 9 incorporates the new Intel® ATOM™ Z515 processor, an 80 GB1 hard disk, Bluetooth to tether wireless accessories, and 2 antennas to receive DVBT TV with diversity reception.

And what's more, the ARCHOS 9 is running Microsoft® Windows 7, the latest version of the most commonly used operating system in the world.

The ARCHOS 9 provides all the power and comfort needed for daily usage.
It combines an impressive performance and a rich multimedia experience to deliver the most advanced PC in the world. Be ready to discover it.



My friend has always pretty much been an Archos fan. He just sent me a text showing me this. I think it actually looks kind of neat. What do you guys think?

[Heathen]

you know, as popular as touch screens are getting, and I may end up eating these words, I dont think they will EVER phase out keyboards.

[klange]

So... they're reintroducing UMPCs? And I care, why? We've had 9" tablets for years.

[BobtheGreatII]

So... they're reintroducing UMPCs? And I care, why? We've had 9" tablets for years.

No one cares that you don't care. :mech:

And it's not so much the point that they've already existed. It's the point that it looks kind of neat and I wanted to share. So stfu. :downs:

[klange]

Oh, so we should talk about the design? Looks like all their other stuff, and honestly, I don't like it. :3 The Archos 3 is nice, though.

[BobtheGreatII]

Oh, so we should talk about the design? Looks like all their other stuff, and honestly, I don't like it. :3 The Archos 3 is nice, though.

Stop being a whore and get out of my thread. :mech2:

But yeah, I kind of have to agree.

[Mr Buckshot]

My sister has used three HP/Compaq tablet PCs in the past (the kind with thin integrated foldable keyboards), and they all ran into problems so now she's on an outdated Fujitsu model. I'll pass this info along.

I like Archos products too...their 605 portable media player is one of the best portable gadgets in the world, with media file support galore (virtually no conversions needed), optional DVR capability, high res TV output, Wifi support, etc. Heck it can even be converted into a clunky yet effective GPS, although it won't have anyone throwing their Garmins out of the window anytime soon.

This 9" tablet looks pretty sweet, although I wish they would integrate a thin keyboard that folds behind the screen, like my sister's old tablet. Sometimes tablet owners will put their units on the table for a change and so a physical keyboard would become more convenient.

[klange]

Buckshot, you may be interested in the Eee tablet.

[SnaFuBAR]

oooo, the eee tablet does sound interesting. i didn't like the keyboard size of the regular eee, so hopefully it has something closer to the aspire's keyboard and screen quality.