14 DAY TRIAL // Just yesterday we told you Lenovo was attempting to revive the netbook category, but it’s certainly not the only company trying to do so.
Archos recently launched a super affordable Android netbook, entitled the ArcBook. And for those who were curious about what the laptop looks like in real life, the folks over at Clubic have posted a video showing you exactly this.
Albeit being in French, you’ll get to see what the device looks and feels like. As expected, this is a very small device that can be handled in one hand with ease.
Archos is willing to sell the device for as little as $170 / €124, so if you don’t mind having Android as default OS on your laptop, maybe you’ll like to give this product a shot.
The design appears to be pretty appealing with stylized, clean lines and we can even notice a brushed aluminum cover that adds a touch of elegance to this wallet-friendly lappy.
The specification list doesn't provide us with anything too mind-blowing, but Arhcos has equipped the device with a pretty hefty 8000 mAh battery, which should allow users to take advantage of the laptop for up to 9 hours.
On the downside of things, the laptop comes with a very low resolution and has a pretty bland processor. But even so, it’s enough for you to complete your daily tasks, like browsing online or checking your email.
But let’s go through the specification list to show you what the lappy can offer. The ArcBook comes with a 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 1024 x 600 pixel resolution. Power comes from a 1.2 GHz Rockchip RK3168 ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core CPU combined with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage.
Other specs include Wi-Fi, 2 USB 2.0 ports, stereo speakers and 3.5 mm audio jack, a frontal webcam and built-in mic. Another negative point is the fact the ArcBook doesn't have Android 4.4 KitKat running onboard, but the older version 4.2 Jelly Bean.
On the plus side of things, the ArcBook is marketed as being a Google certified device, so customers will surely be able to have access to the Google Play Store, which is one of the main attractions when considering buying an Android book.
Bottom line, the ArcBook could find many uses, but if you’re one of those users hoping to get Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and the like, you’d be better off considering the budget tablet alternatives.