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Archos 10 Netbook Review – 4.5/7

There are better netbooks, but the Archos 10 was made for those you who like to buy products in a quick and a relaxed manner. With average specifications and additional software, there isn’t too much to fault with this 10.2 inch netbook. You can buy the Archos 10 for $360 [6 cell battery model].

Archos 10 Netbook Review – Top Features

• Software – Overall this netbook comes out at a great price when you add up the real cost of all the bundled software.
• Matte Screen – The matte screen will produce very little glare even in areas with bright lights.
• Storage Space – Large 160GB Hard disk drive.
• Chassis – The build quality is good, and overall this netbook is solid.

Archos 10 Netbook Review – Drawbacks and things to keep in mind

• Average netbook – There is nothing stunning which sets this netbook apart from its competitors.
• Keyboard – The keyboard feels cramped in comparison to recently released netbooks.
• Design – The Archos 10 can’t compare to Asus or even Samsung netbooks in design.

Archos 10 Netbook Review – Ratings

1. Price and Value for money – 0.5 Star. The price is fairly good considering the extra software.
2. Speed and Performance – 0.5 Star. Even with the standard 1.6GHz processor, the Archos 10 performs surprisingly well.
3. Screen – 1 Star. For a portable machine, matte screens are always advantages.
4. Keyboard, Touchpad, Usability – 0.5 Star. The keyboard is a real letdown.
5. Portability and Battery Life – 0.5 Star. The 6 cell battery should last you a minimum of 4.5 hours.
6. Looks and Design – 0.5 Star. The Archos 10 is definitely not the most attractive netbook around today.
7. Connectivity and Extensibility – 1 Star. The usual features are seen here.

That gives the Archos 10 Netbook an overall of 4.5 Stars out of 7.

Archos 10 Netbook Review – Our Recommendation

If you want something simple without any unique specifications, or find it hard to keep up with designs, then the Archos 10 is great for you. However do not expect much more from the Archos 10 in comparison to the top netbooks.

It does well to pack in the essentials, but nothing else elegant or unique to make it stand out greatly from the crowd. You can buy the Archos 10 netbook at Amazon for $360 which includes free shipping.

Archos 10 Netbook Review – What have buyers on Amazon said?

Pros:

1. “Overall I would recommend”
2. “What you get in the software is not standard”
3. “Couldn’t be happier”
4. “Decent enough mini PC”
5. “Fantastic screen – decent battery life – good performance”

Cons:

1. “The touchpad doesn’t have the typical scroll feature”
2. “Keyboard is miniaturized”
3. “Their are much better products”
4. “[For] support tech…they should hire some [more staff]“
5. “Difficult to type on”

Archos 10 Netbook Review – Technical Specifications

• OS: Windows XP Home
• CPU: 1.6GHz N270 Intel Atom Processor
• GPU: Intel GMA 950 with 64GB VRAM
• RAM: 1x1GB DDR2 RAM
• Storage Space: 160 GB Hard disk drive
• Screen: 10.2 inch 1024×600 matte display
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Ethernet
• Other Ports: 3xUSB 2.0, VGA out, 4-in-1 Card reader, Kensington Lock
• Integrated webcam and microphone
• Weight: 2.9 Pounds

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