Archos rolls out Platinum line of Android tablets February 15, 2013 - 20:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Archos has unveiled its Platinum line of high-end Android tablets. The French manufacturer is targeting all areas of the spectrum with the quad-core devices, launching 8-inch, 9.7-inch and 11.6-inch models, Digital Spy said. Encased in robust aluminium, the Android Jelly Bean slates each feature an HD IPS display powered by quad-core 1.2GHz processors and 2GB RAM. The entry-level 8-inch Archos 80 Platinum sports a 1024 x 768 resolution and will challenge the likes of the Google Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD with a price point of £179. Apple's iPad will find itself in direct competition with the mid-range Archos 97 Platinum HD, which features a resolution of 2048 x 1536 and is available for approximately half the price at £249. The Archos 116 Platinum rounds off the range with an 11.6-inch 1920 x 1080 screen and a launch price of £299. The 8-inch and 9.7-inch devices will be available later this month, with their larger sibling landing in April. Partner news  Top stories Google has a widely used mapping tool and could adopt Waze’s technology to add social features to the software. The deal comes as Makani carries out the first fully autonomous flights of robot kites bearing its power-generating propellers. The validity period of BIT service is 30 days; the service cost is AMD 2500, with the maximum Internet speed of 384 kbps. The next generation iPad will keep its 2048 x 1536 Retina display by using a thinner 0.2mm piece of glass.   Partner news |  Latest news Gyumri to host Europe Day celebrations  The celebrations will feature a small information fair, with EU project representatives to brief the visitors on the initiatives launched.1st Armenian interactive fairy tale available for iPhone/iPod Touch The tale sparked great interest in Diaspora. Such projects, namely interactive version of “Alice in Wonderland”, are popular abroad.Expert says Russian FM’s remarks in context of Madrid Principles No decisive developments will follow the meeting between Russian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers, David Jamalyan said.Yerevan to host NOFI Festival of Non-commercial Films The jury includes renowned experts of noncommercial cinema and representatives of Union of Cinematographers of Armenia. |
