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Archos 70b WiFi (1GB + 8GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£160RAM capacity:0.5 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:?

Archos 70b WiFi (1GB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 4 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
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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%

4.6

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

4.6

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 96% of tablets
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

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4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 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%

4.6

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

4.0

Camera

14%

1.8

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.8

Software

5%

6.5

Design

3%

6.0

Audio

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4.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.6/ 10
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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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4.6

Mark 7.0 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.0

Average grade

20%

6.6

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 98%
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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~ £160
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 + 8GB512MB + 8GB

What reviewers say about the Archos 70b WiFi (1GB + 8GB)

Based on 4

Reviewers mostly like the app selection, but they agree it feels slow and laggy to respond in everyday use.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Archos 70b WiFi (1GB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 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%

4.6

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

4.0

Camera

14%

1.8

Battery

12%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.8

Software

5%

6.5

Design

3%

6.0

Audio

4.6
Reviews score
4.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
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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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Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

6.9
RAM capacity
0.5 GB
This tablet has 0.5 GB of RAM, which is less than 97.1% of tablets and equal to 2.6% of tablets.
Process node
45 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
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
?
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1024×600
This tablet has a 1024×600 screen, which is less sharp than 92.8% of tablets and equal to 6.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
170 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 170 ppi, which is lower than 76.5% of tablets and equal to 4.7% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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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
0.3 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 0.3 MP resolution, which is lower than 93% of tablets and equal to 7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
N/A
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
2,800 mAh
This tablet has 2,800 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 97.9% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
5 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 5 hours, which is shorter than that of 95.6% of tablets and equal to that of 1.8% 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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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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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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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
330 g
This tablet weighs 330 g, which is lighter than 86.7% of tablets and equal to 0.5% 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
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
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer this.
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Archos 70b WiFi (1GB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 32.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (330 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    330 g vs 490 g
  • 60.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (115 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    115 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    mini-HDMI port
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    mini-HDMI port
  • 32.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (330 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    330 g vs 490 g
  • 60.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (115 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    115 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 7 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (1 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    1 vs 8
  • 34.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.6/ 10
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    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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    4.6

    Mark 7.0 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.0

    Average grade

    20%

    6.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.6 vs 7.0
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 57.6% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (2,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    2,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200).
    1,024×600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 34.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.6/ 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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    4.6

    Mark 7.0 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.0

    Average grade

    20%

    6.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.6 vs 7.0
  • 9.5% worse value for money
    Archos 70b WiFi (1GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.9 vs 7.6).
    6.9 vs 7.55
  • 7 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (1 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    1 vs 8
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR SGX530 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX530 vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 7 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    January 2012
    2012 vs 2019
  • 20% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (520 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    520 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200).
    1,024×600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (581:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    581:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 23.1% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 21 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (380 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    380 nits vs 401 nits
  • 20 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (380 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    380 nits vs 400 nits
  • 4.7 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    0.3 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.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    5 hours vs 10 hours
  • 57.6% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (2,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    2,800 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • 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 70b WiFi
    the average tablet
    Archos 70b WiFi (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 widgets
    This tablet does not support widgets, the average tablet does. 93.6% of tablets support widgets.
  • 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.
  • 2 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    10 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

4.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
24/05/2012
Lab test · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Archos 70b offers Google Play access, a kickstand and loud speakers, but sluggish performance and short battery life make it hard to recommend.
6.0
t3.com
✓ explicit
23/02/2012
Full review · Honeycomb tablet
Verdict
The Archos 70b is a solid-feeling, small Honeycomb tablet with a useful kickstand and long battery life, but middling performance makes it better as a second device.
6.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
09/03/2011
Full review · Budget eReader
Verdict
The Archos 70B is a budget Android tablet aimed at e-book reading, but its LCD and imprecise touchscreen keep it from being a good e-reader.
7.0
xatakandroid.com
≈ estimated
22/01/2012
Hands-on test · Budget tablet
Verdict
The Archos 70b Internet Tablet is a budget 7-inch model running Honeycomb 3.2 and Google apps; it suits light users but slows at times and lacks GPS and 3G.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Archos 70b WiFi (1GB + 8GB)

  • Affordable price point compared to premium tablets
  • Lightweight and highly portable 7-inch form factor
  • Built-in kickstand for hands-free video viewing
  • Includes Mini-HDMI port and MicroSD card slot for expandable storage
  • Access to the full Google Play Store (on newer Honeycomb versions)
  • Front-facing speakers provide decent volume for small rooms

What customers don't like about Archos 70b WiFi (1GB + 8GB)

  • Sluggish overall performance with frequent lag in apps
  • Unreliable and inconsistent Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Short battery life that falls below the category average
  • Poor viewing angles and visible digitizer grid lines on the display
  • Extremely slow accelerometer when switching screen orientation
  • Tendency for the device to run hot even during light use
  • Low-quality 0.3MP VGA webcam provides poor image clarity

Verdict

The Archos 70b WiFi is a 7-inch Android tablet featuring a 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of internal flash storage, which is expandable via a microSD slot. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor and includes a built-in kickstand, mini-HDMI output, and a front-facing VGA webcam. Main pros include its highly portable, lightweight design (330 grams), full access to the Google Play Store, and reliable battery life for daily tasks. However, users may encounter sluggish performance during heavy multitasking, limited viewing angles on the TFT display, and a fragile-feeling plastic kickstand.

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