- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Archos 97 carbon
- 9.7"
- 16 GB
- WiFi
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Released July, 2012
Rated 20% by by R.-L.-Johnson (Aug, 2012)They are suppose to be working modifying the size but for try Android lovers this will be a big upset.
Conclusion Check out the Archos 97 carbon
First reviewed July, 2012
Features Key features of the Archos 97 carbon
9.7”
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Rated 60% by by R.-Chin (Oct, 2012)While it's sold as a low end tablet, the IPS screen is quiet nice, and it comes with GPS.
screen size
9.7"
7"
7"
97 carbon by R.-L.-Johnson (Aug, 2012)Other Android screen size is perfect for movies but lack usability on 'document size' pdf or doc.
97 carbon by R.-L.-Johnson (Aug, 2012)Screen brightness and clarity are good but it can give a flat look to images sometimes.
screen resolution
memory
| 0 GB | 2 GB   | 2 GB |
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 2 MP | 2 MP |
97 carbon by chuck-norris (Dec, 2012)The cameras aren't to spectacular but why would you take a picture with a tablet any way.
97 carbon by WF (Nov, 2012)Yes, this item is a decent tablet for the money since it has 2 cameras (low mega-pixels) and 16 gig mem instead of 4 or 8 for tablets of similar price.
processor
97 carbon by R.-L.-Johnson (Aug, 2012)1 GIG memory and 1 GIG single core processor is a year or more behind the curve.
97 carbon by WF (Nov, 2012)Please note, that the processing speed is limited because it is a ARM- A8 Processor, not an intel celeron, and has only 1 core for processing, not dual core which in some applications can speed up the processing.
Performance Real world tests of Archos 97 carbon
cpu speed
battery life
8 hour
10 hour
10 hour
97 carbon by WF (Nov, 2012)I use the music feature and have found that the battery life is fairly good for a <200 tablet.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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Capacitive -
0.3 MP -
2 MP -
Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation -
9.7" -
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich -
Detects movement for interactive apps -
bypass PIN entry, easier to unlock with one hand -
Jul, 2012 -
Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash -
use multiple fingers at once for more complex interactions -
Can be operated hands free
cons
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Single core -
0.3 MP -
Can't automatically adjust for changes in ambient light -
2 MP -
Cannot automatically pinpoint your location on a map -
No sense of direction when standing still -
Poorer input sound quality -
131 ppi -
need wi-fi or wired connection to be online -
1 GHz
Reviews Word on the street
 |    Rated by 8 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by John (Nov, 2012) Rated 60% by by R.-Chin (Oct, 2012) |
|---|---|
Apps
Archos 97 carbon | Rated 20% by by M.-Joseph (Apr, 2013)The system is slow and never has sufficient space to install any apps.
Archos 97 carbon | Rated 80% by by John (Nov, 2012)It is not meant for playing graphic intensive games.
Archos 97 carbon | Rated 80% by by WF (Nov, 2012)I am not a high-end user, but have a few apps like skype and e-reader programs loaded.
Storage
Archos 97 carbon | Rated 60% by by R.-Chin (Oct, 2012)When the internal storage falls below the required size by the particular app, the installation will fail.
Archos 97 carbon | Rated 60% by by R.-Chin (Oct, 2012)The biggest problem with this tablet is the storage partition.
Archos 97 carbon | Rated 60% by by R.-Chin (Oct, 2012)Also, the download and installation steps must take place in the internal storage first.
Format
Archos 97 carbon | Rated 20% by by R.-L.-Johnson (Aug, 2012)The partition for installing app is only 500meg and over 13gig as SD_CARD.
Type
Archos 97 carbon | Rated 20% by by R.-L.-Johnson (Aug, 2012)Chrome is one (you would think Google Android and Google Chrome would be a natural)!
Archos 97 carbon | Rated 80% by by WilliamHowever, the usb port is not accessible through the Android USB Host Mode API.
Data
Archos 97 carbon | Rated 80% by by John (Nov, 2012)Another convenient feature is the full-size USB port which makes transferring files easier that other tablets lack as well.
Archos 97 carbon | Rated 80% by by WilliamI was hoping to use the tablet to develop an application for an unsupported usb device but this tablet won't work for that project.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Google Nexus 10 OK sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark Google Nexus 10 vs Archos 97 carbon |
 | 2 | Google Nexus 7 Lightest Google Nexus 7 vs Archos 97 carbon |
 | 3 | Apple iPad 3 2-way tie: Longest battery life Apple iPad 3 vs Archos 97 carbon |
 | 4 | Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 5-way tie: Has a compass Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 vs Archos 97 carbon |
 | 5 | Sony Xperia Tablet S Lots of expandable storage Sony Xperia Tablet S vs Archos 97 carbon |
 | 6 | Asus Vivo Tab Biggest screen Asus Vivo Tab vs Archos 97 carbon |
 | 7 | Amazon Kindle Fire HD Newest on the market Amazon Kindle Fire HD vs Archos 97 carbon |
 | 8 | OEM SYSTEMS COMPANY WiFi 2-way tie: Really fast USB OEM SYSTEMS COMPANY WiFi vs Archos 97 carbon |
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