ARCHOS 4
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internet tablet
The ARCHOS 4
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internet tablet redefines the high-end of portable video by offering a device with a
high-resolution 5” touchscreen
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combined with the horsepower of a laptop from the ARM® Cortex™
superscalar microprocessor and a huge 500 GB* hard drive.
In a few words:
Connectivity
Surf the Web in full width just like on your PC (with built-in WiFi or the 3.5G technology of your
mobile phone) and stay in touch by using the integrated Email and contacts applications.
Applications
Use the office application to read MS Office and PDF documents or contact your friends using one of
the social networking applications. Find all of these applications on AppsLib, your portal to download
the hottest applications. It’s a one-click access to a large variety of free and purchasable applications
for your ARCHOS, classified by genre, ratings and date to help you find the ones you want.
Multimedia
Play HD videos, view photos and slide shows, or play Flash™ games on the amazingly sharp 5’’
touchscreen
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. And thanks to the super-sized 500 GB* hard drive you’ll have what seems to be never-
ending storage for all of your files.
TV
Use your HD TV as a monitor to surf the Web on a big screen through the HDMI connection of the
optional DVR Station. Record TV programs and make scheduled recordings, and then watch them all
on your large-screen HD TV.
CONNECTIVITY
Fast & convenient web surfing
The ARCHOS 4
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Internet Tablet offers you an easy way to surf the Web. In fact, combining a WiFi
connection (802.11 b/g/n) with the new OMAP3440 processor based on the ARM® Cortex™ A8
superscalar microprocessor and DSP running at 800 Mhz, you get quick and responsive Internet
browsing just like on your laptop. No more endless waiting for the page to be loaded. You can
browse the Web in full width thanks to the 800-pixel-wide screen. No need to zoom in and out, web
pages are fully displayed on the ARCHOS screen.
Email application
This application allows you to check your emails from your email accounts whenever you want. See
the number of awaiting emails right on the home screen, answer back, or share attachments with
anyone. The ARCHOS email application is the feature that lets you stay in touch while on the go.
Tethering
If you own a standard mobile phone equipped with 3.5 G & Bluetooth™ technology, simply pair it up
to your ARCHOS 4
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Internet Tablet via Bluetooth™. This will give you easy access to the Internet
directly on your device anytime and anywhere.
HD MULTIMEDIA
A storage capacity equivalent to that of a desktop computer
The ARCHOS 4
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internet tablet has a huge 500 GB* hard drive. Don’t waste your time in choosing
which files to take with you, you can now take them all.
Best high-resolution screen for mobility
With an 800-pixel-wide 5’’ touchscreen
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, an ultra thin design and an accelerometer, you’ll have an
unequalled comfort of view on a hand held device. Whether for your personal enjoyment or to share
with your friends, you’ll always be delighted and satisfied with its outstanding image quality.
Enjoy the most popular HD video formats
Don’t make compromises concerning your videos. The ARCHOS 4
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Internet Tablet integrates the
video codecs to be able to handle the widest range of video formats even at HD 720p resolution
(H.264 HD, MPEG-4 HD, and WMV HD
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).
Your music always with you
Enjoy more music formats directly on your device (MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC
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, Flac & OGG and AC3
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). In
addition, the unique ARCHOS music browsing system allows you to create your playlists without
using a PC. Last but not least, you can also make your ARCHOS 4
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Internet Tablet your new music
center simply by plugging it into amplified speakers.
Unique photo experience
Browse through your photos with a simple flick of your finger or play a slideshow of your lastest
vacation with music and transition effects. The high resolution screen perfectly reproduces each
picture in such detail that you can easily zoom in to see the tiniest of details. The only limit will be the
resolution of the picture itself.
Content streaming from your PC
When you are at home and want to watch a movie or listen to music stored on your PC, just browse
its hard drive wirelessly and play any file stored on it without transferring the file. Just stream it via
your WiFi network and play it immediately on your ARCHOS.
Web TV and Web Radio
In less than 3 clicks, you can access nearly 1,000 Web TV channels, over 10,000 Web radio stations
and 100,000 podcasts.
TV
HD TV-out with the optional DVR Station or HDMI mini dock
Turn your TV into a real web-connected multimedia platform. Enjoy all the ARCHOS functions on the
big screen of your living room. Watch your movies in HD (720p), listen to your music, share your high
resolution pictures, play games or surf the Web.
Schedule recordings
With the optional DVR Station, you have the perfect match for your ARCHOS 4
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Internet Tablet at
home. Schedule and record TV shows and movies in one step using with the included remote control.
CINEMA PLUG-IN (free with the purchase of the DVR Station)
- Play WMV HD movies in 720p resolution at 24 frames per second.
- Play movies in MPEG-2/VOB format with AC3 sound (5.1-surround sound via the SPDIF
output on the DVR Station).
- Copy/paste your DVD movies from your computer to your ARCHOS (supports multiple
language tracks).
ADD-ONS
DVR Station
Record TV, play video back to your TV or a recent computer monitor
(equipped with a HDMI connection) and charge your ARCHOS. You can also
surf the Web or stream web video to your TV while comfortably laid back
on your couch using the included remote control as a keyboard and
mouse pointer or by connecting a compatible PC keyboard / mouse via
the USB slot or the Bluetooth™ connection.
HDMI Mini Dock
Optimize TV playback with HDMI output quality. Transfer your files directly
from USB keys, digital cameras, or other portable media players from the
standard USB port. Quickly charge your ARCHOS with the included
charger/adapter. Easily connect a keyboard / mouse by the USB slot.
DVR Snap-on
Record from most any audio or video analog source on the move with this
small device. Accepts a composite video input signal (typically available as a
yellow RCA jack on video devices).
Mini Dock
Transfer your files directly from USB keys, digital cameras, or other portable
media players. Quickly charge your ARCHOS with the included charger/adapter.
Play video out to your TV with video output in high quality S-Video or standard
quality composite.
Battery Dock
Transfer your files directly from USB sticks, digital cameras, or other portable
media players. Quickly charge your ARCHOS with the included charger/adapter
and get extended playback with the built-in backup battery. Play video out to
your TV with video output in high quality S-Video or standard quality composite.
Easily connect keyboard / mouse via the standard USB connector.
Protective Pouch
Handy and stylish case. Ideal to protect your ARCHOS Internet Tablet on the
go.
Specifications
Display characteristics
High resolution touch screen, 800x480 pixels, 4.8'' TFT LCD, 16 millions colors
User interface Easy to use with touch screen, ON/OFF, , vol+ and vol-, retractable virtual keyboard
Processor(s) Central unit :
Processeur: ARM Cortex
TM
-A8, 32 bit, dual issue, superscalar core @ 800 MHz
adaditionnal processor : 32 bit DSP @ 430 MHz
RAM memory 128 MB* (Low-Power Double Data Rate SDRAM)
Mass storage memory
500 GB* Hard drive
Operating system ANDROID
In the box ARCHOS 4
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internet tablet, earphones, USB cable, DVR Station adaptater, quick start
guide, legal and safety notice.
In its normal use mode, the ARCHOS 4
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is a miniaturized Personal Computer:
Connectivity On board WiFi (802.11 b/g/n), USB 2.0 host with optional accessories
PC accessories Possible attachment of numerous standard USB PC accessories (keyboard, mouse,
memory stick, memory cards reader, camera and other future computer accessories)
Pre-installed
applications
ThinkFree Mobile, Email, Contacts, Ebuddy™IM, DroidIn™, Webbrowser, Twidroid™,
Deezer™, Dailymotion™, QuickPedia, , MoovPages jaunes™ (only for France), High
Paying Jobs (only for US & Canada), Alarm clock, Calculator…
Interfaces
USB 2.0: Media Transport Protocol (MTP)
USB 2.0 Host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) with
optional Mini Dock, Battery Dock and DVR station
Accessory connectors to connect to the device to the DVR Station or other ARCHOS
accesories.
Communication
protocol
WiFi (802.11 b/g/n)
Bluetooth 2.0 : A2DP, EDR, ARCP, HID, Internet connection
FM Transmitter (requires the Car-mount that features the antenna)
FM receiver (RDS)
Vidéo codecs
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MPEG-4 HD (up to 720p)
MPEG-4
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(ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution)
H.264 HD (up to 720p)
WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution) including WMV protected files
M-JPEG (Motion JPEG Video) in QVGA resolution
MKV (up to 720p, 2500kbs, 23fps)
With optional plug-in (downloadable from your tablet or on www.archos.com):
Cinema: MPEG-2, WMV HD (720p), VOB
Audio codecs
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Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 KO/s CBR & VBR
WMA, protected WMA , WMA pro 5.1, WAV (PCM/ADPCM)
Ogg Vorbis up to 320kbs @44hz
Flac up to 1000kbs @44hz
With optional software plug-ins (downloadable from your tablet or on
www.archos.com):
AAC
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, stéréo AAC+ audio files
AC3 stéréo audio and 5.1 sound files (via SPDIF output of DVR Station)
Photo viewer
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JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF
Subtitles Supports subtitle file types .srt, .ssa, .smi, .sub
Video recording
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Via the optional DVR Station. Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM in MPEG-4 AVI file format in
stereo sound, VGA resolution (640 x 480) @ 30 or 25 f/s.
Audio recording
Via the optional DVR Station: stereo cable, WAV (format IMA ADPCM or PCM)
Voice recording with the built-in microphone in WAV format (IMA ADPCM)
Miscellaneous
Built-in speaker, Built-in leg stand, Built-in Microphone
Power source
Internal Lithium Polymer battery
Device charges via computer USB port
External: Power adapter/charger (via optional add-on)
Battery life
Music playback time: up to 22 heures
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Video playback time: up to 7 heures
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Scalability
Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates when the WiFi connection is
activated
Updates can also be downloaded at www.archos.com
Dimensions & weight
ARCHOS 4
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Internet Tablet: 143 x 78 x 20 mm – 286g
In a possible use mode, in connection with an external computer through the USB connector:
Interfaces
USB 2.0: Media Transfert Protocol (MTP)/ Mass Storage Class (MSC)
Minimum system
requirements
Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, or higher (with Windows media Player 11 for MTP)
Linux (with Mass Storage Device support)
*1GB= 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity is less.
1/ Actual screen size is 4.8 inches.
2/ With the optional HD cinema plug-in (included WMV HD in 720p, MPEG-2, DVD, AC3)
3/ Please refer to your country’s legislation regarding the usage of FM transmitters.
4/ Certain bitrates, resolutions, and/or file variations may not be compatible.
5/ MPEG-4 ASP@L5 AVI (MPEG-4: ISO standard by Moving Picture Experts Group; AVI: audio/video file container by Microsoft) without
GMC and Quarter.
6/ Does not play AAC protected files.
7/ Certain resolutions and file sizes may not be compatible.
8/ External video output disabled for Macrovision
®
-protected contents.
9/ Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of
charge cycles vary by use and settings. Test run with low backlight.
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