Archos Unveils Titanium HD Tablet with IPS Display

It's a nice tablet with a great screen but there's two things that bothered me about this tablet (1) What gives with only 1GB of ram, why not 2GB, like the Galaxy Note 2 that I have? Would run a hell of a lot faster (2) Only dual core processor and not a quad core. If the Nexus 7 can use this processor at $200-$250 and is only 7 inches tall, then again there's no reason why a larger tablet can't use these processors either. I thought that we weren't supposed to stop on our tracks, but to move forward with tech (shakes head in disbelief)..

I've always liked Archos 8 years ago they had th best media/video players that were always out of my price range. Th haven't enjoyed the same popularity over the last few years but this looks like an attractive tablet. Of course now it will be the cost that determines if it's worth it.

I've always felt the big issue with Archos' products is that once they start getting the next generation ready they stop supporting the previous versions. Yes its good hardware and its cool that they have Google Play support now (many of their early products didn't have it), but what are you going to do in 6 months when they release the final software update for the product?

Not to mention their support is a joke, sounds like a day care center. Worse if you try to return a DOA product the restocking fee makes more worth your time to re-sell on ebay.

digitaldd, I would imagine the same thing most owners of many android products do, deal with it? There is no guarantee of a software upgrade for any android device especially if it wasn't made by one of the only several top manufacturers. Unless you have a Nexus device you are never guaranteed to upgrade to new software least of all in a timely fashion. The fact that it ships with 4.1 is great at lest you know you are getting the current version instead of shipping with 4.0 and not knowing when you would get 4.1 if ever.

Shadizzle, you could always purchase it through a larger party like amazon or best buy (if offered) where you wouldn't have a problem with a DOA return, and extended warranties are always available. As for support that really depends on the person, I personally don't ever have a need to contact the manufatuers support of any product even if a samsung device died I go through who I bought it from it is always easier and preferable to dealing directly with a manufacturer.

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digitaldd, I would imagine the same thing most owners of many android products do, deal with it? There is no guarantee of a software upgrade for any android device especially if it wasn't made by one of the only several top manufacturers. Unless you have a Nexus device you are never guaranteed to upgrade to new software least of all in a timely fashion. The fact that it ships with 4.1 is great at lest you know you are getting the current version instead of shipping with 4.0 and not knowing when you would get 4.1 if ever.

Nexus product support is generally one year, shortly after that no more updates for you, found that out with my Nexus One. one would hope for 2 years at least that is what the wireless carriers try to lock you in for when you get a new phone on contract for a discount.