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Archos 5 IT new firmware available for download (Version 2.0.38)
Archos has rolled-out a new firmware for the Archos 5 Internet Tablet. The new firmware brings a slew of improvements including the ability to edit/create office documents and improved memory management.
Click on read more to see the “change log”
Archos 5 Internet Tablet 64GB surfaces on ArchosStore
The Archos 5 Internet Tablet was available at various online shopping websites from the past few months already, but was not available at the Archos’s own ArchosStore, until now. The French ArchosStore has it on sale for 400 Euros, but the price can be brought down to 340 Euros by using ‘MOB15’ as discount code. [link]
Archos 5IT gets OpenGL 3D hardware acceleration
Great new for the Archos 5 Internet Tablet users out there. Archos has released a new firmware and there are heap of improvements compared to the previous versions. The most notable is the OpenGL 3D hardware acceleration which means developers will now be able to make games with amazing graphics.
Mini-HDMI Dock now available for Archos 5 Internet Tablet
The much anticipated accessory for the Archos 5 Internet Tablet is now available for sale on the Archos store for 60 dollars. Compared to the normal HDMI dock, this one accepts both HDMI and composite cables.
Archos adds OpenGL to Archos 5 Internet Tablet
Archos has released an update for the Archos 5 Tablet that adds support for the OpenGL, which means that now the Archos 5 can play 3D games and applications. The new firmware can be downloaded from the Archos support site. Certainly, this update is more exiting than running an old horse like Windows CE 3.1 on this Android MID.
Archos 5 Internet Tablet 64GB available!
Looks like folks at Archos have finally got their fat little hands on the 64GB memory modules. The long awaited Archos 5 Internet Tablet 64GB version is available at a French website for 399 Euros. FYI, the 32GB version retails at 299 Euros – yes, 100 Euros less than the 64GB one. It all comes down to how much you are planning to store on this baby.
Specifications: 4.8-inch WVGA touchscreen display, Android OS, 256MB RAM, 64GB flash drive, FM, 286gm. Expected runtime – 22 hours music or 7 hours video playback
AppsLib updated for Archos 5 Internet Tablet
A new version of the AppsLib is available for the Archos 5 Internet Tablet. This new version gives you smoother navigation as well as using less battery power.
Upgrade instructions:
- Click on the AppsLib icon on the right to download the more recent Appslib application (the file is named AppsLib)
- Save the Appslib.apk file onto your PC’s hard drive.
- If the file extension is NOT "apk", but is "zip" instead, change it to "apk".
- Transfer the Appslib.apk file to the [DOWNLOAD] folder on your ARCHOS 5. Unplug your ARCHOS 5.
- Open the File Manager on the ARCHOS 5, go into the Download folder, and tap twice on the Appslib.apk file that you will find there to start the installation.
- Follow the on-screen instruction to install this newer version of the Appslib applications
- At the end of the installation, select: "Open".
[Apk download link] (Direct)
Archos 5 Internet Tablet firmware 1.7.95 released
Archos has released a new firmware for the Archos 5 Internet Tablet. Here is what the change log says: Multimedia center: fix multimedia center sometimes not starting Suspend: implement a deep sleep mode triggered by long press on power button that suppresses device wake up by alarms. Normal suspend behavior is preserved and triggered by [...]
Angstrom Linux available for Archos 5 Internet Tablet
Want to try something other than the Android that comes pre-installed on the Archos 5 Internet Tablet? Archos has made Angstrom Linux available for its Internet Tablet. Let us know whether it is worth it or not!
Archos 5 Internet Tablet running slow? Here is the solution!
Finding your Archos 5 Internet Tablet too slow for listening to audio, video? Music skipping? That is due to the fact that plenty of apps are running in the background and the CPU is having a hard time managing them in the background.
Solution: Get taskiller from appslib and close the unnecessary applications running in the background.
