| Display characteristics | High resolution touch screen, 800x480 pixels, 4.8'' TFT LCD, 16 million colors |
| User interface | Touch screen, ON/OFF, vol+ and vol- buttons, retractable virtual keyboard |
| Processor(s) | Central Unit:
♦ Main processor:ARM Cortex™-A8, 32 bit, In-order, dual-issue, superscalar core @ 800 MHz ♦ Additional processor: 32 bit DSP @ 430 MHz |
| RAM memory | 256 MB* (Low-Power Double Data Rate SDRAM) |
| Mass storage memory | ♦ Flash Memory: 8 to 32 GB* + Micro SD Slot (SDHC compatible) ♦ Hard Drive: 160 to 500 GB* |
| Operating system | Android v1.6 Donut - enabling application installation or development |
| In its normal use mode, the ARCHOS 5 being a miniaturized Personal Computer: |
| Program language | C - requires special developer-edition firmware15 |
| Connectivity | On board WiFi (802.11 b/g/n), USB 2.0 host with optional accessories |
| PC accessories | Possible attachment of numerous standard USB PC accessories (keyboard, mouse, memory key, memory cards reader, camera and other future computer accessories) |
| Others applications | Webbrowser, Email, Contacts, DroidIn™, Ebuddy™IM, Twidroid™, Deezer™, Dailymotion™, Quickpedia, ThinkFree Mobile, Moov, Craigsphone, Pages jaunes™ (only for France), High Paying Jobs (only for US & Canada), Alarm clock, Calculator... |
| Interfaces | ♦ USB 2.0: Media Transport Protocol (MTP) ♦ USB 2.0 Host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) with optional Mini Dock, Battery Dock and DVR station ♦ Micro SD (SDHC compatible) on ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet 8 to 32 GB ♦ Add-on connectors to connect to the DVR Station and other ARCHOS add-ons |
| Communication protocols | ♦ WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) ♦ Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP, EDR, ARCP, HID, Dial Networking ♦ FM transmitter (requires the Car-mount that features the antenna) ♦ FM receiver (RDS) |
| Video Codecs7 | ♦ MPEG-4 HD (up to 720p) ♦ MPEG-48 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution) ♦ H.264 HD (up to 720p)♦ WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution) including WMV protected files ♦ MKV (up to 720p, 2500kbs, 23fps ♦ M-JPEG (Motion JPEG Video) in QVGA resolution
With optional plug-in (downloadable from your tablet or on www.archos.com): ♦ Cinema: MPEG-2, WMV HD (720p), VOB |
| Audio codecs7 | ♦ Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, ♦ WMA, Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM), AAC9(except protected content), ♦ AAC+ stereo audio files ♦ OGG Vorbis ♦ FLAC
With optional software plug-ins (downloadable from your tablet or on www.archos.com): ♦ AC3 stereo audio and 5.1 sound files (via SPDIF output of DVR Station ) |
| Photo viewer10 | JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF |
| Subtitles | Support subtitles files with .srt, .ssa, .smi, .sub extensions |
| Video recording11 | ♦ Via the optional DVR Station or DVR Snap-on. Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM in MPEG-4 AVI format with stereo sound, VGA resolution (640 x 480) @ 30 or 25 f/s ♦ Via the optional TV Snap-on (only available for Europe): Records TV in MPEG-2 TS format. |
| Audio recording | ♦ Via the optional DVR Station or DVR Snap-on: Stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format ♦ Voice recording with the built-in microphone |
| Miscellaneous | ♦ Built-in speaker ♦ Built-in leg stand ♦ Built-in Microphone |
| Power source | ♦ Internal: Lithium Polymer battery ♦ Device charges via computer USB port ♦ External: Power adapter/charger (via optional add-on)
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| Battery life | ♦ Music playback time12: up to 22 hours13♦ Video playback time12: up to 7 hours13 |
| Scalability | ♦ Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates when the WiFi connection is activated ♦ Updates can also be downloaded at www.archos.com |
| Dimensions & weight | ♦ ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet Flash series: 143,2x78,8x10,4 mm - 182g ♦ ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet Hard Drive series: 143,2x78,8x20 mm - 286g |
In a possible use mode, in connection with an external computer through the USB B connector:
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| Minimum system requirements | ♦ Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, or higher (with Windows media Player 11 for MTP) ♦ Linux (with Mass Storage Device Support) ♦ USB 2.0 interface |
| Package includes | ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet, earphones, Standard USB cable, DVR Station adapter, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice. |
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* 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity is less. 1 Actual screen size is 4.8 inches. 2 7 day free trial. Software and maps sold on archos website. 3 With the optional TV Snap-on only available for Europe. 4 HDMI connection with the optional DVR Station or HDMI Mini Dock. 5 With the optional HD cinema plug-in (included WMV HD in 720p, MPEG-2, DVD, AC3) 4/ with the optional accessories: DVR Station, DVR Snap-on or TV Snap-on. 6 TV Program Guide is only available for the following countries: UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, and UK. The first year of subscription is free. 7 Certain bitrates, resolutions, and/or file variations may not be compatible. 8 MPEG-4 ASP@L5 AVI (MPEG-4: ISO standard by Moving Picture Experts Group; AVI: audio/video file container by Microsoft) without GMC and Quarter pixel. 9 Does not read AAC protected files. 10 Certain resolutions and file sizes may not be compatible. 11 External video output disabled for Macrovision®-protected contents. 12 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 on an ARCHOS 5 160 GB with low backlight. 13Depends on model. 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 runs with low backlight. 14 Certain PC accessories may not be compatible. 15 Firmware available for developers, requiring a sufficient expertise. May not be available immediately
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