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Archos 101 G9 HDD Turbo (1GB + 8GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£270RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:TI OMAP 4460

Archos 101 G9 HDD Turbo (1GB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

4.4

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

4.4

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 97% of tablets
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

â–¼Worse than 95%
4.4

Technical score

Technical score
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

3.9

Performance

20%

4.1

Display

16%

4.5

Camera

14%

3.7

Battery

12%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

3.8

Design

3%

6.0

Audio

â–¼Worse than 99%
4.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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4.4

Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.1

Average grade

20%

7.1

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
5 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 99%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £270
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
1GB + 8GB1GB + 16GB

What reviewers say about the Archos 101 G9 HDD Turbo (1GB + 8GB)

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Reviewers appreciate the built-in stand, generous ports and decent speed, but criticize the weak front camera and short battery.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Archos 101 G9 HDD Turbo (1GB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

3.9

Performance

20%

4.1

Display

16%

4.5

Camera

14%

3.7

Battery

12%

5.6

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

3.8

Design

3%

6.0

Audio

4.4
Reviews score
4.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

6.6
RAM capacity
1 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 1 GB of RAM, which is less than 78% of tablets and equal to 19.1% of tablets.
Process node
45 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 45 nm process, which is larger than 94.9% of tablets and equal to 4.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
8 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of internal storage, which is less than 93.6% of tablets and equal to 4.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
TI OMAP 4460
This tablet runs on TI OMAP 4460, which is less advanced than 68% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a 1280×800 screen, which is less sharp than 68.1% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
LCD
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83.1% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
149 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 149 ppi, which is lower than 86.8% of tablets and equal to 9.2% of tablets.
Display glass type
Plastic
This tablet protects its screen with Plastic, which is less durable than 97.7% of tablets and the same as 2.3% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
N/A
Front camera megapixels
1.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 1.3 MP resolution, which is lower than 80.9% of tablets and equal to 5.4% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
N/A
Optical zoom
N/A
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
7,450 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 7,450 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 63.2% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
7 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 7 hours, which is shorter than that of 85.4% of tablets and equal to that of 5.5% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
755 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 755 g, which is heavier than 91.8% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
?
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Archos 101 G9 HDD Turbo (1GB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (TI OMAP 4460 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    TI OMAP 4,460 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 12.9% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (7,450 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    7,450 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (TI OMAP 4460 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    TI OMAP 4,460 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 12.9% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (7,450 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    7,450 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 37.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    4.4

    Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    7.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    5 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.4 vs 7.0
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 3.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    7 hours vs 10 hours
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 37.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    4.4

    Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    7.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    5 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.4 vs 7.0
  • 13.6% worse value for money
    Archos 101 G9 HDD Turbo (1GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.65 vs 7.6).
    6.65 vs 7.55
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 3.21x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (45 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    45 nm vs 14 nm
  • 87.5% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 64 GB
  • 25% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR SGX544 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX544 vs Mali-G51
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • Slower storage type
    This tablet uses HDD storage, while the average tablet uses faster eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    HDD vs eMMC
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 8 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2011 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    2011 vs 2019
  • 49.7% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (7.5 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    7.5 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 101 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (300 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    300 nits vs 401 nits
  • 32.6% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (149 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    149 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Plastic vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Plastic vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (494:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    494:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200).
    1,280×800 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 50 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (350 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    350 nits vs 400 nits
  • 3.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • 3 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (7 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    7 hours vs 10 hours
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
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    Archos 101 G9 HDD Turbo
    the average tablet
    Archos 101 G9 HDD Turbo (1GB + 8GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 54.1% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (755 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    755 g vs 490 g
  • 7.6 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (15.6 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    15.6 mm vs 8 mm
  • 100.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (276 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    276 mm vs 175.3 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Not graded yet
Not graded yet

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.0
alphr.com
≈ estimated
05/04/2012
Hands-on review · Ice Cream Sandwich tablet
Verdict
The Archos 101 G9 Turbo is fast for its money, but its washed-out, low-brightness screen and plastic body make it hard to recommend over rivals.
7.0
androidpolice.com
≈ estimated
13/04/2012
Hands-on review · Stock Android tablet
Verdict
The Archos 101 G9 Turbo runs unmodified Android 4.0 and lasts a full working day, but its flimsy kickstand, plastic build and overheating hold it back.
6.0
computerbild.de
≈ estimated
19/06/2012
Lab test · Android 4.0 tablet
Verdict
The Archos 101 G9 Turbo is fine for surfing and trying apps, but its reflective screen and cheap-feeling plastic body hold it back.
6.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
04/04/2012
Hands-on test · Multimedia tablet
Verdict
The Archos 101 G9 Turbo is stable and a strong media player, but its screen has weak contrast, dull colours and poor outdoor visibility.
4.2
01net.com
✓ explicit
26/03/2012
Full review · Media-focused tablet
Verdict
The Archos 101 G9 Turbo is fast and great for films, but its dim, low-contrast screen gets in the way.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Archos 101 G9 HDD Turbo (1GB + 8GB)

  • High storage capacity for a tablet (250GB HDD model)
  • Excellent multimedia support with native playback for most 1080p HD video formats
  • Built-in kickstand for hands-free viewing
  • Full-size USB port and mini-HDMI output for easy connectivity
  • Runs a largely unmodified 'stock' version of Android
  • Budget-friendly price point compared to high-end competitors
  • Unique 3G expansion slot for optional mobile data stick

What customers don't like about Archos 101 G9 HDD Turbo (1GB + 8GB)

  • Cheap build quality with a fragile, plasticky feel
  • Noticeable lag and slow performance despite 'Turbo' branding
  • Lack of a rear-facing camera; front-facing camera quality is poor
  • Frequent system freezes and stability issues
  • The 250GB HDD version is heavier and bulkier than flash models
  • The hard drive is more fragile than standard flash storage
  • The screen is highly reflective with poor outdoor visibility

Verdict

The Archos 101 G9 HDD Turbo is a 10.1-inch Android tablet featuring a 1280 x 800 resolution capacitive multi-touchscreen and a powerful Texas Instruments OMAP 4 dual-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz. This 'Turbo' model is equipped with 1GB of RAM and an 8GB flash storage drive, though it is notably compatible with a high-capacity 250GB hard drive option for extensive media libraries. Its primary characteristics include a built-in kickstand for hands-free viewing, a mini-HDMI port for 1080p video output to TVs, and a unique 3G-ready USB slot that accepts an optional Archos G9 3G stick. Pros include excellent native video format support, a mostly stock Android Ice Cream Sandwich experience, and a loud rear-facing speaker. However, it suffers from several cons, such as a plasticky build quality that feels flimsy, a screen that is prone to reflections and smearing, and reported software bugs including occasional touchscreen unresponsiveness and system freezes.

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Graphic comparison of Archos 101 G9 HDD Turbo (1GB + 8GB) and other tablets

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