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Archos Arnova 10 G2 review

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Archos Arnova 10 G2
Archos Arnova 10 G2
Archos Arnova 10 G2
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The Archos Arnova 10 G2 is a result of Archos wanting to make an affordable Android tablet that doesn’t suck. It comes equipped with very basic features, such as a 1024x600 pixel resolution 10.1-inch LCD, VGA camera, USB connectivity, and built-in Wi-Fi. And of course, it comes pre-loaded with the Android operating system, which is handled by 512MB ofRAM and a 1GHz ARM Cortext A8 processor.

As you might expect out of a budget offering, the G2 doesn’t do much to impress in terms of either hardware or software features. It measures 12mm thick and weighs a total of 540 grams, so it isn’t going to win any slim and trim awards. Where it does shine, however, is in the battery life department. The Arnova 10 G2 is able to last about 7 hours per charge with either vidoe playback of Wi-Fi Internet browsing. Even some newer tablet models last a couple of hours less than that.

Speaking of newer tablet models, many of these are now available at even lower price points than this device, and yet offer somewhat better features. It is possible to get something just as powerful or feature-rich for less. And with a slight bump up in your budget, you’ll be able to snag something that’s a lot better overall.

Need To Know: Archos Arnova 10 G2

1. 10-inch form factor is great for movie playback. (The Good)

2. 7-hour battery life is a boon for those who enjoy Web browsing on the go. (The Good)

3. Low native resolution of touchscreen display gets in the way of enjoying true HD content properly. (The Bad)

4. Weak processor and RAM combination makes for disappointing mobile computing performance. (The Bad)


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1 GHz
Processor
Processor
1 GHz
10.1"
Screen Size
Screen Size
10.1"
Yes
Camera
Camera
Yes
Unknown
Battery



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Screen Size
10.1"

The Archos Arnova 10 G2's screen size is 10.1 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1 GHz

There is a Cortext A8 1 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
Yes
There is a front-facing camera with VGA (640 x 480) resolution.
Storage
4/8 GB

Internal memory is 4/8 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
Unknown

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol) battery. Archos's performance ratings are 6 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Arnova 10 G2 Specs

Overview
Release Date September 27, 2011
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor Cortext A8 1 GHz
Internal Storage 4/8 GB
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Zoom
Yes
Flash
No
Additional Main Camera Info
No
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, FLV, RealVideo, AVI
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
VGA (640 x 480)+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density Unknown
Size 10.1 inches
Sensors Motion / Accelerometer
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity No
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Video Playback Time Up to 6 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 6 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Unknown
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 26.9 x 15.0 x 1.2 cm (10.6 x 5.9 x 0.5 in)
Weight 540 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 2.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech No
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Graphics: Wallpapers
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: No
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, MP4, WAV, OGG
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, FLV, RealVideo, AVI
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS
Games: Yes
Apps: Yes
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder

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