Archos 101 Internet tablet

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 24 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

5
Average:

3
Bad:

14

Pros:

One of few Android 2.2 tablets with 10.1-inch screen; Mini-HDMI output; USB host and sync ports; Low price.
Inexpensive, a kick stand, thin and light, good connectivity.
Solid, Good selection of apps in AppsLib store.

Cons:

Charging requires wall adapter; Screen quality and responsiveness are mediocre; Onscreen keyboard is awkward; Not fully compatible with Adobe Flash; Lacks support for Android Market and Google Mobile apps.
Display pixilation, no rear camera, only 8GB or 16GB storage.

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Last revision on May 11, 2020

Reviewers Liked

One of few Android 2.2 tablets with 10.1-inch screen; Mini-HDMI output; USB host and sync ports; Low price
Inexpensive, a kick stand, thin and light, good connectivity
Solid, Good selection of apps in AppsLib store

Reviewers Didn't Like

Charging requires wall adapter; Screen quality and responsiveness are mediocre; Onscreen keyboard is awkward; Not fully compatible with Adobe Flash; Lacks support for Android Market and Google Mobile apps
Display pixilation, no rear camera, only 8GB or 16GB storage
Poor viewing angles, Performance a bit sluggish, Lackluster camera, Finicky touch experience when outputting display

Expert reviews and ratings

The 101 Titanium is Archos' mid-range tablet, but with these specs it's more of an entry-level product. It's a recipe for disaster with too few advantages to make up for its shortcomings. Buyers...

By DigitalVersus on October 03, 2013

After a week with the Archos 101 XS I find myself rather fond of it. This is thanks mainly to the clever and well executed coverboard design and the keyboard which is impressive for something so thin and light. The tablet part won’t keep the...

By theregister.co.uk on September 11, 2012

The Archos 101 tablet's price is right and the screen is ample, but the experience is outdated and performance is sluggish....

By CNET Asia on April 08, 2011

While we didn't get along with Archos' 9-inch Windows tablet, released last year, the Archos 101 thankfully addresses many of our chief concerns. The result is a highly usable and well built mobile tablet computer.Although boasting a 10.1-inch...

By TechRadar on April 01, 2011

A poor screen, missing applications and frequent crashes make this tablet hard to recommend...

By Computeractive on March 29, 2011

The 101 Internet Tablet is a good effort from Archos, but despite the reasonable price the device fails to deliver in key areas including display and video playback. We recommend that users wait for the next version of the Archos device, or opt for...

By V3.co.uk on March 21, 2011

The tablet is fairly nice looking in dark grey and has a black brushed aluminium border around the screen and on the rear. It's both thinner and lighter than the Ipad at 12mm and 480g, compared to the Ipad's 13.4mm and 680g for the lighter WiFi...

By The Inquirer on March 16, 2011

The Archos 101 has impressive battery life and supports external storage, but it doesn’t feel as tough as its rivals and doesn't come with the standard Google apps and account support....

By Expert Reviews on February 26, 2011

Although it's an affordable device, the Archos 101 Android tablet struggles to compete in this market. There are much better options out there – such as the Apple iPad at the high-end, or even the Advent Vega as a cheaper option. Archos 101...

By 5FWD on February 21, 2011

Starting off with the build quality of the Archos A101IT we have a device which is of noticeably better quality than the majority of Android tablets on the market. It has a solid construction which, through the use of metal backplates, high tensile...

By HardwareHeaven on February 15, 2011

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