Archos 80 G9 及 101 G9

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。

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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。