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Archos 4GB Arnova 8 Android-Based Touch Screen Tablet

BH #ARA84 • MFR #501700
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Archos 4GB Arnova 8 Android-Based Touch Screen Tablet
Key Features
  • Ample 8.0" TFT LCD Touch Screen Display
  • Virtual Keyboard & 800 x 600 Resolution
  • Flash Memory w/ 4GB Storage Capacity
  • Android 2.1 Eclair OS & AppsLib Access
The portable and lightweight Archos 4GB Arnova 8 Android-Based Touch Screen Tablet runs an Android 2.1 Eclair operating system and is equipped with 4GB of flash memory. It has an integrated 8.0" TFT LCD touch screen with a virtual keyboard. The full color, 800 x 600 resolution display can support up to 720p HD video playback and affords full-page web browsing as well. With wireless (802.11 b/g) network connectivity, the Arnova 8 can access the Internet from a home wireless network or WiFi hot spot. The Android operating system supports the ever-expanding Android AppsLib, providing users access to thousands of useful free and pay apps. Quick and easy to use, the AppsLib offers sports, news and media apps, mobile gaming apps and social network applications. As an introduction to the AppsLib, the Arnova 8 comes pre-installed with an email app that lets you configure your tablet with several different email accounts. The application even provides email alert notifications that appear on your home screen whenever one of your accounts receives an email.

Designed to keep you connected, informed and entertained, the Arnova 8 supports multiple media file formats for audio, text, photo and video playback. In addition to the high-resolution 8.0" LCD touch screen display, the tablet incorporates dual built-in speakers, headphone jack and integrated microphone to provide a full multimedia experience. For transferring media files, the Arnova 8 features a USB 2.0 port. There's a microSD (SDHC) slot as well, which can be used for viewing stored content or for expanding the tablet's storage capacity. The Arnova 8 also has a USB host port for connecting a mouse, keyboard or USB mass storage device. For power, the tablet has an internal lithium polymer rechargeable battery that provides up to 5.5 hours of video playback or up to 25 hours of music playback between charges. It also comes with an AC adapter for using external power.

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Archos Arnova 8 Overview

The portable and lightweight Archos 4GB Arnova 8 Android-Based Touch Screen Tablet runs an Android 2.1 Eclair operating system and is equipped with 4GB of flash memory. It has an integrated 8.0" TFT LCD touch screen with a virtual keyboard. The full color, 800 x 600 resolution display can support up to 720p HD video playback and affords full-page web browsing as well. With wireless (802.11 b/g) network connectivity, the Arnova 8 can access the Internet from a home wireless network or WiFi hot spot. The Android operating system supports the ever-expanding Android AppsLib, providing users access to thousands of useful free and pay apps. Quick and easy to use, the AppsLib offers sports, news and media apps, mobile gaming apps and social network applications. As an introduction to the AppsLib, the Arnova 8 comes pre-installed with an email app that lets you configure your tablet with several different email accounts. The application even provides email alert notifications that appear on your home screen whenever one of your accounts receives an email.

Designed to keep you connected, informed and entertained, the Arnova 8 supports multiple media file formats for audio, text, photo and video playback. In addition to the high-resolution 8.0" LCD touch screen display, the tablet incorporates dual built-in speakers, headphone jack and integrated microphone to provide a full multimedia experience. For transferring media files, the Arnova 8 features a USB 2.0 port. There's a microSD (SDHC) slot as well, which can be used for viewing stored content or for expanding the tablet's storage capacity. The Arnova 8 also has a USB host port for connecting a mouse, keyboard or USB mass storage device. For power, the tablet has an internal lithium polymer rechargeable battery that provides up to 5.5 hours of video playback or up to 25 hours of music playback between charges. It also comes with an AC adapter for using external power.

Android Operating System & the Android AppsLib
The Arnova 8 Tablet runs an Android 2.1 Eclair OS. Through the Android AppsLib, it affords multi-account email management, access to instant messaging services and applications for your favorite social networks. The Android AppsLib makes available thousands of Android Apps, making your tablet the center of an ever-expanding app universe. You can get updated sports results, access the daily news, monitor the stock market and manage your bank account. The AppsLib also lets you seek out games, manage social networks and shop for eBooks in the online eBook store
Large LCD Display & Virtual Keyboard
Affordable, attractive and endowed with an impressive 8.0" TFT LCD touch screen, the affordable Arnova 8 is sure to incite tablet envy when compared to similar products. Its wide screen facilitates laptop-like full-view web pages and features a G-Sensor that automatically rotates between portrait and landscape modes as you turn the tablet vertically or horizontally in your hands. The TFT LCD touch screen's vivid clarity results from an impressive 800 x 600 resolution supported by 16 million colors. The 8.0" touch screen is also large enough to provide a full virtual keyboard for comfortable typing, similar to the ease associated with tactile keyboards
Multimedia & Storage
The Arnova 8 Tablet has 4GB of internal memory for storing and sharing eBooks, videos, photos and music. Capable of playing several different file formats for each medium, the Arnova 8 even supports video playback in 720p HD for certain file formats. Uploading media files can be done via USB from a computer or USB mass data storage device. MicroSD (SDHC) cards can also be used to play, store and save data. The Arnova 8 can play photo slideshows with background music and store personalized music playlists for every occasion. For video, the internal battery supports up to 5.5 hours of video playback or up to 25 hours of music playback between charges
Internet Access
If your home has wireless Internet, you can use the Arnova 8 Tablet to surf the web, enjoy full-width page access, email, view Internet content and check your favorite social network site. The Arnova 8 also provides the freedom to go from room to room surfing and chatting without losing your connection. The WiFi (802.11 b/g) connectivity also works in any WiFi hot-spot when you need to access the Internet away from the home
Turn Your Tablet Into a PC
You can use the USB host connection to connect a mouse, keyboard or external mass storage. Without even starting up your computer, you can surf the web or gain access to your office documents easily and quickly
Email Application
At any time while connected to a WiFi network, the Arnova 8 provides email management. You can configure multiple accounts for yourself, providing you with quick access to your personal, work and other email accounts. Multiple account configuration is also great for families; that way each family member can quickly access their own accounts and messages
Supported File Types
Video Playback Mode: H.264 (up to 720p): 30 fps / 5 Mbps, MPEG-4: 30 fps / 2.5 Mbps, Realvideo: (up to 720p): 30 fps / 2.5 Mbps
Files Playable by Above Codecs: .avi, .mp4, .mkv, .mov, .flv

Audio Playback: MP3, WAV, APE, OGG, FLAC

Photo Viewer: JPEG, BMP, GIF

Archos Arnova 8 Specs

Performance
Operating System
Android 2.1 
Storage
Flash 4 GB
Display
Touchscreen Technology
Capacitive
Size
8.0"
Native Resolution
800 x 600
Inputs / Outputs
Ports
1x USB 2.0 - Micro
1x USB 2.0
Audio
1x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Headphone
2x Integrated Stereo Speakers
1x Integrated Microphone
Flash Media Slot
1 x microSD (Unspecified Type)
Communications
Wi-Fi
802.11b/g
General
Battery
Built-In Lithium-PolymerProviding up to 25 Hours per Charge
Dimensions (W x H x D)
8.1 x 4.2 x 0.5" / 20.6 x 10.7 x 1.3 cm
Weight
17.64 oz / 500.09 g

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