Archos store now has launched a new Android tablet which features 4.8 inch display and 500GB of hard drive. It is priced at $299 rather competitively if we consider its high quality multimedia capabilities.

It is actually a very similar version of Archos 5 tablet with a few features cut. For example, Archos 48 has no GPS. It is one of the reasons that Archos 48 has a low price. On the other hand, many people continue to ignore the GPS functions on media tablets because it is a real battery killer and continue to use their smartphones for navigation.

Other Archos 48 specs include ARM Cortex A8 800MHz processor, 256MB Ram, 4.8 inch resistive touchscreen 800×480 res. display. It runs on Google Android Donut 1.6 OS. It does not feature Android Market but I think it would be easy to get one soon if we consider that Archos 5 has this function due to independent developer efforts. In any case, there are over 24,000 apps on their own installed store.

Archos 48 can easily be considered as a multimedia tablet with Internet browsing functionality. It can play many video codecs at 720p and has wi-fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.0.

Check availability of Archos 48 on Amazon now.

Archos quietly updated their download page for new firmware for Archos 28, 32, 43, 70 and 101 internet tablet models. The new OS version is now 2.1.02. You are strongly suggested to update to it because it brings many new improvements and important fixes on core OS elements and applications.

Here is the Archos firmware link for update page.

Archos 70 8 GB Internet Tablet price now has dropped to $265 on Amazon. If you want to buy a very good 7 inch capacitive multi-touch Android 2.2 tablet, do not miss this offer. Archos 70 internet tablet has managed to grab many positive reviews both from experts and experienced Amazon tech customers.

By the time of writing this post, it is possible that the Archos 70 price even dropped down more. So, check the latest price on Amazon please by clicking here.