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Reg Hardware have published their review of the Archos 7 Android tablet. 'Like the Archos 9, the 7 has a fold out leg to prop it up but, thankfully, this time the leg doesn't fold up and collapse if you nudge the device to the right. The slightly curved ends of the device make it comfortable to hold with both hands and at 388g single-handed use isn't a worry either. The 7 eschews the 9's HDD for a choice of 2GB or 8GB flash storage, with MicroSD expansion good for another 32GB. That said, currently, the 2GB version doesn't appear to be available in the UK. Usefully, the various media menus aggregate the contents of both on and off board storage.'

PC Magazine have published a review of the Archos 3Cam Vision multimedia player. 'A good-looking device measuring 3.9 by 2.1 by 0.4 inches (HWD) and weighing 2.3 ounces, the Archos 3cam vision has rounded edges and no physical controls save for a Power/Lock slider on the bottom panel. There's a touch-sensitive backward-navigation button beneath the 2.2-inch touch screen, but there are no physical buttons for volume control, which might be an annoyance for some. The 3cam vision features a slightly higher-resolution screen (400 by 240 pixels) than the iPod nano's (376 by 240), but the Archos player has a larger 3-inch display (versus 2.2 inches), so it looks less sharp than the nano's. Compared with the iPod touch's ($199 direct, ) 3.5-inch LCD, the Archos screen is inferior, both in terms of resolution and sensitivity--but the iPod touch is twice as expensive.'

The Archos 5 32 GB Internet Tablet with Android has been reduced from $379.99 to $276.14 over at Amazon.com. 'The Archos 5 features an 800 pixel-wide 5-inch touchscreen, an ultra thin design, and an accelerometer for portrait or landscape viewing. Whether enjoying media yourself or sharing with friends, it delivers outstanding image quality. Enjoy more music formats directly on your device (MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AAC+, FLAC and OGG Vorbis). In addition, the unique Archos music browsing system allows you to create your playlists without using a PC. Who needs a tuner? Just plug your Archos 5 into amplified speakers and you're all set.'

PC Advisor have published a review of the Archos 7 Google Android tablet. 'Bigger than a smartphone and smaller than a laptop, the Archos 7 measures 190x16x110mm and weighs 0.64kg. The screen is 7 inches wide. On top of the device, you'll find the power switch and the micro SD card slot. The headphone jack, power connector, and USB port are located on the right-side edge (if you're facing the screen). On the back, you'll find the handy kickstand, for when you want to prop the Archos 7 up on a surface.'

Pocket-lint have published their review of the Archos 7 Home Tablet. 'The Archos 7 is measures 203 x 107 x 12mm, so it is slim. The lightly curved ends give you something to hang on to and nestling it in two hands feels comfortable enough, although at 388g, it is a little too heavy to hold in one hand whilst viewing for extended periods. The back is a contemporary brushed metal finish, matching the screen surround, whilst the ends and sides of the device are black plastic. The plastic parts don't carry the impression of being especially good quality, with the rough join visible, but at this price, you can't be too critical - it doesn't detract from the user experience after all.'

PC Magazine have published a review of the Archos 7 Home Tablet. 'At 4.2 by 8 by 0.5 inches and 13.7 ounces, the black plastic Archos 7 is manageable to hold while still offering a large, 7-inch, 800-by-480-pixel touch screen. It comes with a built-in kickstand--something Apple should've implemented for the much larger, heavier iPad ($699, ). The kickstand makes it even easier to manage for video watching and other hands-free uses. Unfortunately, the aforementioned screen sensitivity, or lack thereof, makes the kickstand less useful when you need to type or select on-screen options--a light tap doesn't always get the job done, and the kickstand doesn't provide sufficient resistance.'

CNET have published a review of the Archos 7 Home Tablet (Android, 8GB, black). 'The Archos 7's onscreen keyboard is a different kind of disappointment. Sure, its sluggish touch-screen response is a drawback, as is the lack of multitouch support and predictive text--but it's the keyboard's tiny spacebar that really has us singing the blues. The tablet's design is small enough that you naturally want to grab it with both hands and type on it with your thumbs, like a giant smartphone. Unfortunately, its narrow onscreen spacebar, logically located in the middle of the keyboard, is just out of thumb's reach, requiring you to cradle the tablet in one hand and type with the other. Since the tablet doesn't reorient itself when held in portrait mode, there's only one way to type on the screen, and it leaves much to be desired.'

MobileTechReview have published their review of the Archos 5 Internet Tablet. The Archos 5 supports a good range of formats including MPEG4, H.264, WMV including DRM protected WMV, MKV and Motion JPEG files. MPEG2 and WMV HD comes via optional plugins you must purchase separately. Audio support is also strong with MP3 up to 320kbps, AAC, AAC+, WMA including DRM protected WMA files, OGG and FLAC. You'll have to pay extra for AC3 stereo and 5.1 audio output (through the $139.99 optional DVR Station).'

A review of the Archos 9 touchscreen tablet has been posted over at TechRadar. 'At first glance the device looks smart. The chassis is solid and thin, although prolonged use can be awkward due to the weight. Thankfully a fold-out stand takes the burden when used at a desk. Battery life - at 311-minutes - is excellent. The bright and sharp 8.9-inch screen makes up the bulk of the unit and impresses when used in darkened interiors. However, the highly reflective coating greatly limits outdoors use. With an Intel Atom Z510 processor on board, performance is comparable to most modern netbooks. Basic office tasks run smoothly, but only the most simple games and multimedia applications will work.'

A review of the Archos 1 Vision digital player has been posted over at Anything But iPod. 'The Archos 1 Vision is a rather small player and doesn't weight a lot. That is due to it being plastic, plastic and more plastic and it almost feels unnaturally light, with the effect of it feeling like it's not very solid or well built. It does also quirk a bit when you press the buttons, which is pretty typical of a player this shape and price. Volume-wise it's about the same as the Sansa Clip+, being taller and slightly wider but not as thick. In my opinion this is a better design for distributing that volume to minimize the thickness, but that's a subjective matter.'