Archos Slate (tablet) computer contains Android OS
The Archos 5 is a slate computer that competes in the same market segment as Apple’s iPad and HP’s Slate computer which runs Windows. The Archos is a nifty gadget because it is compatible with the Android marketplace apps and is essentially backed by Google’s massive software effort. It is larger than a phone and makes for a great WiFi Internet device when home or have access to a WiFi hotspot. As anyone knows, the small screens on most smart phones are woefully inadequate for real web surfing, and the Archos and other similar devices provide a larger screen and more memory for a fuller Internet experience. While it is true that this device would be better if it had 3G capability like the iPad or other devices in this segment, perhaps the Archos makers know that most gadget freaks already have 3G smart phones and this is yet another tool that the true gadget freak will have in their technology bag of fun.
