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Archos Arnova 9 G3 review

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Archos Arnova 9 G3
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There aren’t that many tablets like the Archos Arnova 9 G3. It comes in the 10-inch form factor and runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for less than half the price of many high-end Android tablets. It features decent hardware features, too. So, is all of that enough to elevate it to a higher level than most of its competition?

The 9 G3 tablet design takes into account not just form, but function as well. So don’t worry about it looking rather bland when you first see it. It’s made to be handled comfortably with two hands, and you really can’t get much better. Inside its 12.5mm thick casing lies a 9.7-inch 1024x768 IPS touchscreen display, a 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU, and 1GBRAM. There’s also a 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi, up to 8GB storage, a microUSB port, support for microSD cards, and a front-facing camera.

While it lacks a few features that may seem essential, such as Bluetooth connectivity and HDMI-out, it is fully capable of providing a standard Android user experience. Except for one thing: it also lacks the Google Play store, which means that it won’t be easy to install apps as with most other tablets on the market today. The Arnova 9 G3 is still usable despite this fact. But if you intend to use your tablet with the thousands of freely available and paid applications that are available exclusively through Google Play, then that’s a major letdown and probably a showstopper.

Need to Know: Archos 9 G3

1. Default operating system is Android 4.0 ICS. (The Good)

2. Built-in touchscreen display uses IPS technology and supports HD content. (The Good)

3. Lacks Google Play. (The Bad)

4. Thick and heavy yet lacks certain features such as a main camera at the back. (The Bad)


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1 GHz
Processor
Processor
1 GHz
9.7"
Screen Size
Screen Size
9.7"
Yes
Camera
Camera
Yes
Unknown
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Tech Advisor
Tech Advisor

The Arnova 9 G3 could have been a decent low-cost tablet for general use, but the lack of the Google Play store is a big stumbling block. We like the ability to connect USB flash drives for movies and music but it's not enough to make up for the lack of decent apps.

- Martyn Casserly, Tech Advisor


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Screen Size
9.7"

The Archos Arnova 9 G3's screen size is 9.7 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1 GHz

There is a Cortext A8 1 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
Yes
There is a front-facing camera with resolution.
Storage
4/8 GB

Internal memory is 4/8 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
Unknown

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol) battery.

Arnova 9 G3 Specs

Overview
Release Date May 31, 2012
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor Cortext A8 1 GHz
Internal Storage 4/8 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Zoom
Yes
Flash
No
Additional Main Camera Info
No
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, FLV, AVI
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density Unknown
Size 9.7 inches
Sensors Motion / Accelerometer
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity No
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Unknown
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 23.9 x 18.4 x 1.2 cm (9.4 x 7.2 x 0.5 in)
Weight 630 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech No
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
PC Synchronization: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, MP4, WAV, OGG
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, FLV, AVI
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Viewable document types:
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder

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