Archos 101 XS Review

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Updated: August 22, 2012
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The 10-inch Archos 101 XS Android tablet offers snappy performance and comes with a keyboard for an affordable price, but its design could be better.

3 stars
(3 out of 5)

Is the keyboard mightier than the stylus? While some tablet makers have opted to include a pen with their devices, others have sought to incorporate a keyboard. Archos falls into the latter camp with the 101 XS. This 10-inch system running Android ICS comes with a keyboard that attaches magnetically and sports Android-specific buttons. At $399, the 101 XS costs the same as tablets that don’t come with this accessory. Is this slate really a bargain?

Read full review @ LAPTOP Magazine

Pros

  • Good overall performance
  • Display has wide viewing angles
  • Keyboard included
  • HDMI and microSD ports

Cons

  • Awkward docking mechanism
  • Poorly placed webcam
  • Tinny audio
  • Cramped keyboard layout

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