Archos Expands Product Range, Ventures in Portable Computing

Archos Expands Product Range, Ventures in Portable Computing

Archos has made some additions to its wide array of products, taking its chances in the portable computing market. The new products include an ultra-mobile PC and a number of netbooks.
 

One of the most notable additions is the Archos 9 PC Tablet, a mobile PC which runs on an Intel Z515 processor and operates on Windows 7. It sports a 9in touch-screen, with 0GB to 160GB hard drive, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 and dual TV tuners.

 

On the other hand, the Archos 10 netbook might just be a regular mini-notebook, but it  weighs 1kg and measures 21.8mm thick, one of the smallest so far. The system is bundled with Microsoft Office 2007 for 12 months, and carries a six-month trial version of Parental Filter and BitDefender Antivirus 2009. Users can get the device by the end of July at £329.99, with a three-cell battery and £349.99 for the six-cell version.

 

Another sophisticated device added to Archos’ list is the Archos 13, which boasts a 10-cell battery, Intel Celeron Ultra Low Voltage processor, a 250GB hard drive, 802.11n Wi-Fi and HDMI output. The unit weighs a very impressive 1.6kg.

 

The fourth new offering is Archos Classmate, which has the features of the most commonly used netbooks today. It costs £319.99, sporting a shock-proof casing, water-resistant keyboard and integrated carrying handle.