Archos 80 G9 及 101 G9 的發表已經引起許多人抱以極大的期待,這一系列採用了 Android 3.1 作業系統,內建 TI OMAP4 雙核 CPU 以及支援 3G 網絡,規格本身固然強勁,但說其最為引人注目之處,其實在於親民的價格。
目前 Archos 80 G9 及 101 G9 官方價格如下:
Archos 80 G9
8GB – 1.0Ghz:$299.99(約 $2,338 港元)
16GB – 1.5Ghz:$329.99(約 $2,572 港元)
250GB - 1.5Ghz:$369.99(約 $2,884 港元)
Archos 101 G9
8GB - 1Ghz:$369.99(約 $2,884 港元)
16GB - 1.5Ghz:$399.99(約 $3,118 港元)
250GB - 1.5Ghz:$469.99(約 $3,663 港元)
最後,對於 G9 系列的平板,有幾點大家要特別注意。首先,他們是沒有 WiFi 及 3G 版本之分,只有容量及儲存介面之別,250GB 代表硬碟版本,其他則是採用 Flash 為儲存介面;3G 方面,由於 80 G9 及 101 G9 在機身背面均設有可分離式的 WLAN 手指,只要插上 SIM 卡就可支援 3G 上網。

$499
Tech Specs |
| Display characteristics | • 10.1.: 1280 x 800 |
| Application Framework | • Android |
| Processor | • ARM dual-core CORTEX A9 OMAP4 1.0 GHz
• 3D OpenGL (ES 2.0) |
| Capacity | • Flash Memory: 8 GB* + microSD Slot (SDHC compatible) |
| Video Playback1 | • MPEG-4 HD (up to 1080p)
• MPEG-42 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution)
• H.264 HD (HP@L3.1 up to 1080p)
• WMV9/VC1 (AP up to 1080p)
With optional plug-in:
• Cinema: MPEG2 (up to DVD resolution MP/D1)
With the above codecs, the device can play video files with the following extensions: AVI, MP4, MOV, 3GP, MPG, PS, TS, VOB, MKV, FLV, RM, RMVB, ASF, WMV |
| Audio Playback1 | • MP3
• WMA, WMA-Pro 5.1
• WAV (PCM/ADPCM)
• AAC3, AAC+ 5.13
• OGG Vorbis
• FLAC
With optional software plug-in:
• AC3 5.1 |
| Photo viewer4 | • JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF |
| Subtitles | • .srt, .ssa, .smi, .sub formats supported |
| Webcam | • 720p front camera with 720p encoding |
| Interfaces | • USB slave: Mobile Transfer Protocol (MTP)
• USB host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) (Micro USB/USB Host cable sold separately)
• microSD (SDHC compatible)
• HDMI output6 (Mini HDMI / HDMI cable sold separately) |
| Communication protocols | • WiFi (802.11 b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR |
| Miscellaneous | • Built-in GPS
• Built-in speakers
• G-sensor
• Vibrator
• Compass
• Built-in kick stand
• Built-in Microphone |
| Power source | • Internal: Lithium Polymer battery
• External: Power adapter/charger |
| Dimensions & weight | • ARCHOS 80 G9 Flash series: 226 mm x 155.3 mm x 11.7 mm (8.90 x 6.11 x 0.46 inch) - 465g (17 oz)
• ARCHOS 80 G9 Hard Drive series: 226 mm x 155.3 mm x 14.7 mm (8.90 x 6.11 x 0.58 inch) - 599g (21.9 oz)
• ARCHOS 101 G9 Flash series: 276 mm x 167.3 mm x 12.6 mm (10.86 x 6.59 x 0.50 inch) - 649g (23.8 oz)
• ARCHOS 101 G9 Hard Drive series: 276 mm x 167.3 mm x 15.6 mm (10.86 x 6.59 x 0.61 inch) - 755g (27.7 oz) |
| Battery life | • Music playback time7: up to 36 hrs
• Video playback time7: up to 7 hrs
• Internet navigation time 7: up to 10 hrs |
| Scalability7 | • Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates when the WiFi connection is activated
• Updates can also be downloaded at www.archos.com |
| Minimum system requirements | • Microsoft™ Windows™ 7, Vista, XP or higher
• Mac OS. X with Android Transfer Files application (not included)
• Linux with android MTP tool (not included)
• USB 2.0 interface |
* 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity is less.
1/ Certain bitrates, resolutions, and/or file variations may not be compatible.
2/ MPEG-4 ASP@L6 (MPEG-4: ISO standard by Moving Picture Experts Group) without GMC.
3/ Does not read AAC protected files.
4/ Certain resolutions and file sizes may not be compatible.
5/ Not all Google applications are available in all countries
6/ External video output disabled for Macrovision™-protected contents.
7/ Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. Test run with low backlight. |
Archos G9 也可升級至 Android 4.0
新一浪的系統升級戰已經展開,就平板而言,目前已經有多間廠商承諾會為旗下平板電腦升上 Android 4.0 ICS 系統,包括 Asus 的 Transformer、Transformer Prime、Slider 及 Motorola Xoom。而 Archos G9 是繼他們之後,另一款都可以吃到冰淇淋三明治的平板電腦。
Archos 在外國舉行的產品發表會對外公開表示, Archos G9 不論是8吋或是10吋版本,也將會在明年(未來數月內)可獲得 Android 4.0 ICS 升級,並且附帶 DLNA 功能。另外,大家最感興趣的 1.5GHz 雙核版本 Archos G9 亦已經有確實上市時間表,Archos 表示預計將在年底出貨,而它所搭載的處理器和 Galaxy Nexus 相同,都是 TI OMAP 4460 晶片,不過核心時脈就被升上 1.5GHz。