Typical price: £350
What is it: 10-inch netbook from the media-player specialist
What we think: It's not terrible, but it's not very good, either. Your money would be better spent elsewhere
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 23 March 2009
Tags: Archos, Archos 10, VGA, card reader, resolution
We like:
Matte screen finish; comes with antivirus software pre-installed
We don't like:
Rubbish battery life; fiddly keyboard
CNET UK judgement:
The Archos 10 doesn't do much to justify its purchase or even its existence. It's ultimately a very average product that's outclassed by other netbooks in a number of key areas
Full review:
Archos is best known for its portable media players, but has now branched out into the world of netbooks. Its first effort, the Archos 10, sports a 10-inch display, pitting it against heavyweight rivals like the Asus Eee PC 1000HE and Samsung NC10. It's available to buy now for around £350 online. Continue Reading...
Archos 10 History
16 Mar 2009 in Crave
Photos: Archos 10 netbook hands-on
We've got an Archos 10 netbook -- yes, an Archos netbook -- in the house, and no-one's particularly impressed
14 Jan 2009 in Crave
Archos unveils Archos 10 PC: World asks why
Archos has taken a running jump off the PMP stage into the crowded netbook moshpit, with the announcement of the Archos 10 netbook. Will it faceplant?
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