Archos joins the "Tablet Party", launches 5 new Android tablets

Archos has launched five new internet tablets based on Google's Android operating system. The pricing start at £99 (US$120) for the Archos 28 and goes all the way up to £269 (US$320) for the 10-inch Archos 101.

Here are the details on the five new products announced in London.

Archos 28:
The Archos 28 is an MP3 and video player that also offers web browsing and email capabilities. Available in 4GB or 8GB capacityes, the device features a 2.8in 320 x 240 touchscreen and is powered by an 800MHz Cortex A8 processor.

Archos 32:
An internet tablet similar to the Archos 28 but with a 3.2in touchscreen and 8GB of storage and is priced at £129.

Archos 101, Archos 70 & Archos 43:
Starting at £199 for the 4.3-inch Archos 43, the Archos 70 (7.1-inch screen) and the Archos 101 (10.1-inch screen) internet tablets are powered by a 1GHz processor and offer HD 720p video playback, as well as the ability to tether a mobile phone with a 3G connection via USB or Bluetooth. The devices also support Adobe Flash Player 10.1, offer Wi-Fi connectivity and come with a stand, which makes viewing videos on the tablet much easier. An HDMI output means the tablet can be connected to an HD display, while users will also benefit from an accelerometer and 3D graphics.

The Archos 101 is just 12mm thick, weighs 480g and comes with a 10.1in touchscreen. It also features a built-in webcam, just like Archos 70, and allows users to make video calls to family and friends when tethered to a mobile phone with a 3G connection.
These devices should hit the stores around October.

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