Crave giveaway: 8GB Archos 101 tablet
18.05.85
First off, congrats to Jason B. of Morrisville, Pa., who snagged an XtremeMac Luna SST alarm clock with detachable speakers in last week's Crave giveaway. We're sure Jason will never be late to work again.
Now, on to this week's giveaway. If you've been wanting to join the tablet -toting masses, here's your chance to do it for free, nada, bupkis. We're offering up an 8GB Archos 101 touch-screen tab, one of a few Android 2.2 tablets with a large 10.1-inch screen.
The Archos 101 sports an ARM Cortex-A8 1GHz processor. Considering the tablet's low price of $299, extras such as Mini-HDMI output; USB host and sync ports; MicroSD memory expansion; and a front-facing camera that can shoot both video and stills at a VGA resolution of 640x480 pixels are impressive, says CNET tablet reviewer Donald Bell. Note that while the tablet can't record HD video, it can play it at 720p.
Source: CNET (blog)
Archos presents new tablets: Arnova 10 G2, Arnova 7 G2 and Arnova 7c G2
05.09.11

Archos has recently presented 3 new tablet models which don’t have an announced price tag so far, but there is one detail that is the same for all units: Android 2.3 Gingerbread as the operative system.
To start with there is the Archos Arnova 10 G2 which boasts an ARM Cortex A8 processor running at 1GHz, a 10.1-inch multitouch display screen that provides a resolution of 1024×600 pixels, as well as 4GB or 8GB of internal flash memory and a slot for microSDHC memory cards in case you need more storage capacity.
The Archos Arnova 7 G2 is pretty similar to the Arnova 10 G2, but instead of the big screen it has a smaller 7-inch multitouch TFT LCD, with also a smaller resolution of 800×480 pixels.
Source: MobileWhack.com
14 hhgregg stores to open in Chicago region on Sept. 15
20.08.11
Technology gadget and electronics buffs will have a new retailer to explore on Sept. 15, when Indianapolis-based retailer hhgregg opens 14 stores throughout the Chicago region.
Shoppers cannot help but notice the high-tech offerings, since a typical 30,000-square-foot store features 110 flat-panel TV screens spread across the entire length of the back wall. Each TV is turned on to demonstrate its qualities. The chain also keeps in stock more than 500 appliances, including models from GE, LG, Samsung and Whirlpool.
Its smartphone offerings, all sold with Verizon as the cellular provider, include LG, Samsung and HTC, as well as the Apple iPhone, and its tablet computers, ranging from the Apple iPad to the Archos Arnova, feature Android operating systems. Its newspaper circulars tout sales such as a $299.99 Archos 7-inch Froyo tablet, a $399.99 Acer desktop PC and a $249.99 HTC Thunderbolt smartphone.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times