Archos 502052 Gen 9 10 inch Tablet (1.5Ghz ARM processor, 512MB RAM, 16GB Memory, Android 3.2 Honeycomb (upgradeable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich)

 Brand Archos | Model: 502052

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Archos 502052 Gen 9 10 inch Tablet (1.5Ghz ARM processor, 512MB RAM, 16GB Memory, Android 3.2 Honeycomb (upgradeable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich)

Feature

• Enjoy multimedia in HD while out and about thanks to the ARCHOS 101 G9 Turbo! Driven by a dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor and running Android Ice Cream Sandwich, this internet media tablet provides premium on-the-go entertainment
• As well as being WiFi- and Bluetooth-compatible, the ARCHOS 101 G9 Turbo includes support for 3G simply add a 3G module (sold separately) to activate it
• Get on the web wherever you happen to be! You can also watch movies, admire photos and play games on the ARCHOS 101 G9 Turbo's 10.1-inch touch screen
• Meanwhile, the forward-facing video camera lets you capture fun moments and share them

Product Overview

Archos A101 IT Gen9 ARM DC 15GHz Android 3X 16GB SSD BT HDMI 101 INCH touchscreen 502052 Archos Netbooks

65 of 65 people found the following review helpful

Some things worth knowing, 26 Mar 2012

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LMD - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Archos 502036 Gen 9 8 inch Tablet (1.5Ghz ARM processor, 512MB RAM, 16GB Memory, Android 3.2 Honeycomb (upgradeable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich) (Personal Computers)

I've just received my G9 1.5 Ghz, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB storage.

It seems that there is some confusion about this model all over the internet. This is the 502036 model, as the sticker on the box confirms. I'm sure that future stocks will make these points mute but for now its worth noting the following.

This does not come with Android 4 ICS installed, it comes with Honeycomb 3.2, there is a sticker on the box to say its ready to upgrade to ICS. I did this from 'check for updates' on the device without a problem (Current version as of writing is 4.0.5). I have heard some people say you have to manually download it from the Archos website. Either way I would advise doing this before setting anything up, I had to set my email up after upgrading my original G9 1 Ghz.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, under Honeycomb, you will only see 1/2 GB of memory, NOT 1 GB. However when you have upgraded the OS to ISC, you see the full amount (which is about 890 MB actual available).

I have done a system check with an app from the market to double check the CPU and it is 1.5 Ghz.

Hope this is of help to anyone looking at buying this. I see that Amazon are currently investigating this and have taken it off sale, but I can confirm the one I got was correct, apart from having to manually update the OS which is no great problem.

UPDATE - Amazon have this on sale again but now list it at 512 MB - Obviously not done their homework! Maybe they should read the review of those of us who have bought them. This definately DOES have 1 GB.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

It just works, 28 Mar 2012

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C. reid (UK) - See all my reviews


  

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This review is from: Archos 502057 Gen 9 10 inch Tablet (1.5Ghz ARM processor, 512MB RAM, 250GB Hardrive, Android 3.2 Honeycomb (upgradeable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich) (Personal Computers)

I decided to upgrade after being a very happy owner of the Archos 605 wifi for the last 6 years. I have been looking particularly at this model for a while and was surprised to see it available on Amazon already as it appeared to be out of stock in most other places and more money. Was it too good to be true? After much deliberation I decided to take the plunge knowing that if the spec wasn't completely as advertised I could always return it. Fortunately it was....more or less.

Firstly, as already stated, this doesn't come with ICS pre-installed, it comes with Honeycomb. No drama though, after a quick download from the Archos website I was up and running in less than 5 mins with ICS(it's really that easy). Also, more importantly, using `Android System Info' I can confrim that I am running at the correct 1.5ghz and 1g memory. Sweeet!

I've been using this for the last 2 weeks now and so far all I can say is that it just works and it works brilliantly. The whole Tablet runs fast and efficiently with several apps open at once and so far I can't fault it. Be warned though, the 250g model is a particularly power hungry device. Still this is the price you pay for a 250g hdd instead of a flash drive. GPS is working with no issues at all and I have'nt encountered any problems regarding powering down or using standby.

A quick note, if any of you are having trouble dragging MKV files from your PC to the tablet (a general tablet issue not an Archos issue) then visit this link. [...]. I have uninstalled DIV X and am now enjoying full hd mkv files on my tablet using 'Dice Player'

This really is a great tablet and remember for £299, the spec you get with this is unreal. Highly recommended

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

Very pleased with purchase!, 26 Mar 2012

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squeakymonkeynuts - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Archos 502036 Gen 9 8 inch Tablet (1.5Ghz ARM processor, 512MB RAM, 16GB Memory, Android 3.2 Honeycomb (upgradeable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich) (Personal Computers)

I received my tablet a couple of days after I ordered it. When I turned it on it had Honeycomb installed but prompted me to update the firmware within a few minutes. I checked the spec and it had the correct processor - omap 4460 1.5Ghz but showed 512mb ram. After the automatic update to Ice Cream Sandwich I checked the system specs again and it now reports 1gb ram (866mb).

Overall I am very happy with my tablet, its fast and responsive. The build quality is better than earlier versions and has no screen ripple issues.

I have been using the Archos 3g stick and have good speeds using an O2 UK sim card. It sits nicely in the back of the tablet and can be turned on and off when needed.

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