Android Powered Archos 5 Launched

Archos have launched the Archos 5 Internet Tablet. The tablet runs the Google Android OS making it a powerful portable media player.

The device houses a 4.8 inch touchscreen which is larger than a mobile phone, but works well on the internet tablet. It has a healthy amount of storage allowing you to upload your photos, music and videos on to the device. Five models are available which begin with the SSD models that have an 8GB, 16GB or 32GB capacity. These models also have a microSD slot to expand memory even more. The harddrive models come with capacities of 160GB and 500GB.

The Archos 5 also has a GPS receiver built in allowing for location based services such as Google search as well as satnav applications like Nav4All to be used. Unfortunately, due to flash issues, websites like YouTube wont work although Adobe are working on getting Flash 10 working on ARM based devices. For a full review check out LaptopMag who got to spend some time with the device.