Archos 28 4 GB Internet Tablet (Black)

I'm giving this item a five star because it works well. I'm not going to degrade or down talk this product just because it's not an Apple Ipod, as with others have done when reveiwing the product throughout the net. The screen resolution is excellent, but when scanning a page on youtube or google it's difficult to upload the entire page due to the size of the merchandise. IF YOU WANT A LARGER SCREEN UPGRADE IT TO ARCHOS 32 or ARCHOS 5. The price is smart since it doesn't do as much as an Ipod. However, it can LIVE UP to it's listed functions accordingly; you can play games, listen to mp3's, check email, download pics, and movies etc...Parents who want to buy this item and not risk and financial burden to their pockets, this is a must have gift for a family of destructive kids.(If they break it, it won't be a huge loss.) LOL! I was happy with this item all and all. Thanks J&R.

Purchased this internet tablet for my son after reading reviews instead of investing more than $200 on a comparable ipod. He really wanted a tablet for a couple of apps (Angry Birds mainly) and occasional viewing youtube videos or educational software. First problem, Angry Birds was removed from the Archos app store and when I tried to download it from the amazon app store, and even the rovio store, it wouldn't install properly. My son's favorite app never worked, even though the reviews seemed to indicate that it would. I think that the new froyo operating system had something to do with it. But he found Angry Frogs and Angry Balls on the archos app store that he liked quite a bit. The first machine kept freezing when any app was running, and even had a problem installing the firmware updates. Finally, within 3 days of purchase, the screen went blank and it would no longer turn on (or off... the green light was still on indicating the machine was running even though nothing was happening) - we couldn't even remove the personal information or photos. So we exchanged the item for a new one. Again tried Angry Birds, but it still didn't work. Were able to do much more without freezing and my son advanced steadily though the Angry Frogs levels. However, today, a week after receiving the replacement Archos 28, it stopped working again! The range for the WiFi wasn't very good when it was working - I just plugged the Archos into my computer with the router attached and downloaded apps and updated firmware from there. The size and weight are great. Even though there is a built-in microphone, there are no speakers (which actually worked well for my family, but I didn't realize that when I purchased the first one). If it worked for more than a week in my son's hands and would install Angry Birds it would have been perfect for us. Unfortunately it simply didn't last. I hope that we can return this second one so that he can save for the ipod.

If you want a portable media player this thing is great. Just drag and drop from your pc to the device. No drama, no complex media convertions. It just plays the files.Other stuff it is ok. The browser is difficult but will work. I haven't had connectibity problems that others have reported. I use a fixed IP with it and that may help. Apps? No complaints. I know it's not the latest and greatest but---I wanted a decent media player. The rest is a bonus for me so I am happy. I have used the radio app that it can get and that works fine.Real issues--(1)I received the device and it was DOA. Got a new one from Archos. Great, but it cost me ten bucks shipping it because no one bothered to check the #$@% thing before they sent it to the retailer. That's not good. On the other hand they were very responsive, easy to contact and didn't give me any BS about it. That's all a plus (2) I haven't used it enough to be sure yet but I think the battery life is poor. Keeping in mind that my usage hasn't been heavy yet it goes through a charge in about an hour+ with video. Just audio is better but I am not sure how long. Perhaps the battery improves with age.Oher stuff-(!) I tried an aftermarket usb cable for a usb stick. I only cost about $1.50 and it works ok. (2) The larger usb sticks I have don't work with it (16 & 32 gig. A one gig I have works fine.Would I buy it again? If the price was low enough I guess I would. I really don't want to spend much money on a tablet. I just need a media player to have with me during some sports activities. Keeps me from being bored to death.

I bought this from Tiger Direct through Amazon. It came quickly and worked fine right out of the box. Comes with cable to charge/program from your computer and small earphones without a headband.It comes with Android 2.1, but an upgrade to Android 2.2 is available. I had a little trouble downloading the upgrade, seems like the Archos servers are very busy in the evening. I tried again in the morning, early, and it worked first try.Very nice little MP3 player, very light, fits easily in my pocket. Music sounds good. Easy to load music from the PC, just copy it over like it was a flash drive. Earphones are pretty lame, a $5 pair of Panasonic phones with a headband work fine though.As a portable computer it is really a little too small. Quarter VGA screen. Touchscreen works but not as well as other devices. Screen is too small so you need something smaller than your finger to type with. A ballpoint pen cap seems to work well in the on-screen keyboard.App Store is not the Google store but an Archos store. Wants you to sign up with PayPal for paid apps, but when I tried to do that the link was busted. Free apps are fun. I saw postings that said how to install the Google app store but have not tried it.WiFi range is a tad short. Works throughout the upstairs of my house (access point is upstairs on one end of the house) but does not work well downstairs in the family room. Probably too much metal heating duct, etc, in the way but that never bothered laptop computers.Overall, a nice little toy for listening to music and playing with Android.

Très bon produit,facile d'utilisation,vraiment pas cher,livraison vraiment rapide,très beau,les écouteurs ne sont pas de très bonne qualité, bref super produit.

Funziona e tutto ma l'ho ragalato via perchè è lento, si inchioda, costa poco ma vale poco. Amen, non risparmiate su ste cose.

En todo muy justo, pero por aquel precio no se podía esperar mucho más. Actualmente ya ha quedado obsoleto. listo

Was soll ein MP3 Player machen?Genau! Musik spielen und das in einer vernünftigen Qualität.Weiterhin erwarte ich, dass ich die entsprechende Musikdatei innerhalb einer Orderstruktur auffinden kann, also nicht alle Songs hintereinander in einem lokalen Order gespeichert sind. Und genau das tut der Archos 28 sehr gut. Würde da nun Table-PC in der Verkaufsanzeige stehen, würde ich auch negative bemerken, dass das Teil verdammt langsam ist (Bildwechsel, Taskwechsel), der Touchscreen manchmal „nachhinkt“, unempfindlich reagiert, das Surfen im Internet nahezu unmöglich ist (eben wegen der Geschwindigkeit) und Google Play Store nicht funktioniert. Aber es ist ein MP3 Player und KEIN High-Tech Tablet PC und deshalb bekommt das Gerät 5 Sterne von mir (und die zahlreichen, negativen Rezensionen ein dezentes Kopfschütteln).

I ordered this product with high hopes that it would be the device I was waiting for. But in fact it was so bad that I felt I had to write a review about it.The product itself is stylish and looks quite appealing but when you turn it on you know that what you bought is not worth the money. The touchscreen is abysmal and is actually the best feature on it. The wifi is awful and only worked when sitting next to my BT Home Hub. But what really disappointed me is the fact that I couldn't even watch YouTube videos!?