Thread: The new Archos fleet is about to launch
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2010-09-01 , 16:50
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Originally Posted by cheve View Post
@DF: - Can user replace the battery or it remains to be the sealed type that can't be changed in the field?
- personally, I would want to make sure that it can do USB host(without the dock); without this I don't think you can attach mouse/fold-away keyboard or any other interest stuff on the go?

- in my book, portable h/d(I think that what is being used) is a bad idea.
Battery: No idea on replaceability. We'll have to wait for hands-on reviews by the likes of engadget.com

USB Host: According to the Archos site, all units have the following in the specs except the 101 (more after the quote):
USB 2.0 Host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) (adapter micro B/A sold separately)
 The 101 boasts a full size USB host.

Mass Storage: Only the 43 mentions a HD version, but there is a non HD version as well, as was the case with the Archos 5 IT. (I tend to agree with your opinion on a spinning HD in a portable.)
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