Archos 80 G9 Review: Good Performance, No Rear Cam — Best Tablet Under $300?

Archos 80 G9 Review: Good Performance, No Rear Cam — Best Tablet Under $300?:

Are you planning to buy a new tablet? Then, here is something that you can consider especially if you are on a tight budget. Check out the Archos 80 G9 tablet, an 8-inch tablet that runs with the Android 3.2 OS and the best thing about it is that it will be offered at a price that is lower than $ 300. This new tablet is also part of the Archos G9 series, which is expected to change the company’s reputation in the industry. As we all know Archos is a French company that has been making Android devices that are affordable and offers an acceptable performance. However, this brand is not really that popular as compared with other tablet brands.

SPECS AND FEATURES

Aside from being a cheaper alternative, the G9 series is expected to come up with pretty interesting specs. Here are some of the specs and features that we could expect from this new tablet:

• powered by 1 GHz TI OMAP4 dual core processor


• sports a 8 inch, 1024 x 768 pixel display


• offers 8 GB of storage


• equipped with 720p front-facing camera


• various connectivity options: 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1


• comes with built-in GPS


• various ports and slots: USB host, mini HDMI output and microSD slot

In addition to this, the Archos 80 G9 tablet is also portable as well as it only measures 8.9″ x 6.1″ x 0.5″ and weighs 1.1 pounds. So you can bring it anywhere you are without any hassles. It has also a kickstand for support, but even without it, you will still find viewing in almost all angles pretty versatile.

PROS AND CONS

Just like any other tablet, the Archos 80 G9 tablet has also some limitations as well. Check out its pros and cons:

Pros:

• solid built quality


• speed is considered good among its class


• supports a wide range of audio and video codecs


• long battery life


• full –sized USB support

Cons:

• no rear-facing camera


• lacks the Android marketplace


• screen resolution does not allow watching 1080p contents

As we can see, this tablet seems to be good enough considering its price. So what can you say about this tablet? Will you be interested to get one? The Archos 80 G9 tablet is already available and comes with a starting price of $ 299.99.