I bought this after I got rid of my iPad, and absolutely love it, but it's come down to me choosing between Car audio and this...and Im choosing Car audio.
Price is 400 plus shipping. I paid 429.99 new and upgraded to W7 Home Premium (that software costs 119.99)
Archos 9
PROCESSOR Intel ATOM Z515 1.2 GHz
DISPLAY 8.9” LED backlight
1024x600 pixels
Resistive touch screen
Video chipset: Intel Poulsbo US15W
OPERATING SYSTEM Microsoft® Windows® 7 Starter Edition (already upgraded to Home Premium for enhanced touch features)
SYSTEM MEMORY 1GB onboard (DDR2 SDRAM 400)
HARD DRIVE HDD 60GB (1.8”)
COMMUNICATION WiFi: PCI-E interface, 1 antenna, support IEEE 802.11b/g
Ethernet: 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet Controller (via port replicator)
Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR compliant)
AUDIO Audio card : Realtek ALC269
2 built-in stereo speakers
Built-in microphone
PORTS USB 2.0 port (2 additional ports via port replicator)
DC-IN jack
3.5” audio output (1 additional output via port replicator)
Microphone input (via port replicator)
Ethernet port (via port replicator)
MOUSE NAVIGATION Optical finger navigation system (trackpoint)
Left and right mouse buttons
POWER SOURCE Internal: removable Lithium Polymer battery
External: Power adapter/charger
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 5h
MISCELLANEOUS Integrated 1.3MP webcam
Built-in leg stand (2 positions)
DIMENSIONS 256 x 134 x 17 mm (10 x 5.25 x .67 inches)
WEIGHT 800 grams (28 ounces)
PACKAGE INCLUDES ARCHOS 9, removable battery, stylus, AC adapter with power cord, user guide, legal and safety notice (I still have all of the documentation and original box)
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