Achros or viewsonic?

[odleon]

I was wondering what peoples opinions between these two were.

In the market for a 10" tab and these seem like the top candidates.

The archos has the price advantage, but the viewsonic has the tegra.
Other than that, what would you say is the better of the two?

Thanks in advance

 

[Jerzyiroc]

Archos 101:

• Internal: 8 & 16 GB**** flash memory
• External: Micro SD Slot (SDHC compatible)
Display characteristics High resolution capacitive multitouch screen, 1024x600 pixels (WXVGA), 10.1'' TFT LCD
Application Framework Android 2.2 Froyo7
Processor • ARM Cortex A8 at 1 GHz with DSP
• Graphic accelerator: 3D OpenGL ES 2.0
Video Playback1 • MPEG-42 HD (up to 720p, 30 fps@6Mbps)
• MPEG-42 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution, 30 fps@8Mbps)
• H.264 HD (HP@L3.1 up to 720p, 30 fps@5Mbps)
• WMV9/VC1 (AP up to 720p 30 fps@10Mbps)
• M-JPEG (Motion JPEG Video) in VGA resolution

With optional plug-in (downloadable on www.archos.com):
• Cinema: MPEG-2 (up to DVD resolution MP/D1, 30 fps@10 Mbps)
With the above codecs, the device can play video files with the following extensions: AVI, MP4, MKV, MOV, WMV, MPG, PS, TS, VOB, FLV, RM, RMVB, ASF, 3GP
Audio Playback1 • MP3 CBR & VBR
• WMA, WMA-Pro 5.1
• WAV (PCM/ADPCM)
• AAC, AAC+ 5.13
• OGG Vorbis
• FLAC

With optional software plug-ins (downloadable on www.archos.com):
• AC3 5.1
Photo viewer4 JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF
Subtitles Support subtitles files with .srt, .ssa, .smi, .sub extensions
Webcam • Yes
Pre-installed applications • Aldiko, Ebuddy, Wikipedia, Avecomics, HubKap, Deezer, Mewbox, Raging Thunderlite (a 3D car demo game), WordNewspaper, Touiteur, Fring
Interfaces • USB slave 2.0: Mass Storage Class (MSC)
• Full size USB host: Mass Storage Class (MSC)
• Micro SD (SDHC compatible)
• HDMI output5 (Mini HDMI / HDMI cable sold separately)
Communication protocols • WiFi (802.11 b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Miscellaneous • Built-in speaker
• Built-in leg stand
• Built-in Microphone
• G-sensor
• Front VGA camera
Power source • Internal: Lithium Polymer battery
• External: Power adapter/charger
Battery life • Music playback time6: up to 36 hours
• Video playback time6: up to 7 hours
• Web surfing6: up to 10 hours
Scalability • Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates when the WiFi connection is activated
• Updates can also be downloaded at ARCHOS and updated via USB mass storage
Dimensions & weight • 270 x 150 x 12 mm
• 480 grams
Minimum system requirements • Microsoft? Windows? XP, Vista, 7 or higher
• Mac
• Linux
• USB 2.0 interface
Package includes ARCHOS 101 internet tablet, Standard USB cable, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice, power charger.


Viewsonic Gtab:

Processor & Memory

1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 - Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU
512MB DRR
Storage
16GB internal memory (expandable up to 32GB via SD Card)
Operating System
Google Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Graphics & Video Support

10.1" TFT-LCD with LED driver system and 1024x600 resolution
NVIDIA Tegra 2
OpenGL ES 2.0
32-bit LP-DDR2, DDR2
S1080p H.264/H.263/ VC-1/MPEG-2/4/WMV9/DiVX 4/5 Video Decode
1080p H.264/MPEG-4 Video Encode
Supports multi-standard audio formats, including AAC, AMR, WMA, and MP3
1.3-megapixel camera
Battery & Power
3650mAh Li-ion polymer battery
12V Power adapter
Operating Conditions
Voltage: 7.4V
Operating Temperature: 32?F to 113?F
Storage Temperature: : -4?F to 113?F
Package Content
G Tablet
USB cable
Power adapter
Cleaning cloth
ESD cover
Warranty
User guide
Quick start guide
Color, Size & Weight
Width: 10.5"
Height: 6.8"
Depth: 0.54"
Weight: 1.55 lbs.
Color: Black
Networking & Communications

WiFi : 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Audio
Built-in 2 x 1-watt stereo speakers
Connections
USB 2.0 (Slave)
Mini USB 2.0 (Host)
3.5mm stereo headphone
Micro SD
Dock for HDMI/Headphone/USB (optional)
DC Input (Power)

On paper it's tough in terms of specs. They're very similar. I'd say that the Viewsonic has more potential because of the Tegra 2 though. The price kind of changes things. The Archos 101 is prices at 299.99 for the 8GB version and 349.99 for the 16GB compared to the 16GB only version of the Viewsonic which is priced at 379.99-399.99 depending on where you get it. These two seem to be very comparable. Personally I'd get the Viewsonic. It's already been rooted, and there's already ROMs available out and soon VaelPak (the popular Evo ROM) will be available for the Gtab as well. NO idea what the hacking community is like with the Archos tabs. Honestly, I think you're best bet is to try and get a hands on both. Best Buy usually carries Archos tablets and you can probably go to Staples or somewhere and test out the Viewsonic.

 

[odleon]

Im actually leaning towards the viewsonic. Not to mention i can actually find the g tab locally, where as the archos is sold out everywhere right now.

 

[Joelist]

What are the build qualities like? so far my Android tablet perusing has not been good.

 

[Prof-KOS]

Man, Tigerdirect in Canada wants $437.99 for 16GB Archos 10. That's disgusting with the dollar almost at par. I'm waiting for the Viewsonic, if it's priced similarly I'll be making a trip to Buffalo.

 

[popezaphod]

Only get a ViewSonic G Tablet if you're comfortable flashing ROMs to your device, working with Clockwork Recovery, and are ready to do a little hacking here and there. It runs great once you've done these things. The folks at xda really have done an outstanding job!

 

[Prof-KOS]

That is exactly my plan. I'm quite comfortable with the clockwork and flashing roms. This is good advice though. The G Tab is nearly unusable out of the box.

 

[Jerzyiroc]

I've heard the build quality is really good actually. I'd say pull the trigger on the Viewsonic. Has much more potential.

 

[anon(20964)]

Just purchased the Archos 70

From TigerDirect: Archos 70 Internet Tablet - 7 Touch Screen, 800 x 480, 8GB, WiFi, Android 2.1 User Interface, Bluetooth, at TigerDirect.com

 

[lnichols]

From TigerDirect: Archos 70 Internet Tablet - 7 Touch Screen, 800 x 480, 8GB, WiFi, Android 2.1 User Interface, Bluetooth, at TigerDirect.com

They are charging $25 over list, and stating the List is more than archos has it listed for.

 

[anon(20964)]

Got the Archos 70 on yesterday. It came with Android 2.1 installed. I setup WIFI, checked for update in the sertings section, automatically found update, performed update to 2.2. Now have Froyo and Market access. No Flash yet - but Archos has assured it is ready just waiting on blessings from Adobe before public release.

Very happy with:
1. Size of unit and screen.
2. Responsiveness of capacitive touch screen
3. Battery life (haven't measured exactly, but seems longer than 6hrs with heavy use).
4. Weight of device very manageable
5. Display is bright and vibrant
6. Sound is very good.
7. Video calling works just as good my Evo on Fring
8. Skype works (voice)
9. USB Host port works.

This is a keeper....

Sent from my A70S using Tapatalk

 

[thurm2000]

Flash

I also got the 70, 250gb model. Once I installed Market I installed Flash 10.1, no need to wait for Archos.

 

[thurm2000]

Hold that last statement, Flash isn't working properly. But Archos did direct me to an app that allows the transfer of video files over 3GB to my tab.

 

[smithe68]

I went looking for a G Tab, Staples has pulled it for recalls, which I believe stem from people not understanding the limitations of the stock OS build, and everyone else said they had none in stock, no reason given.

 

[thurm2000]

I read somewhere that there were licensing issues with the viewsonic, as in they installed components and/or software that they weren't authorized to.