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

Archos 5 MID for just $249 at Radioshack

You seriously would not want to miss this opportunity! Archos 5 Android Mid is being offered for just $249 by RadioShack. It has a 8GB SSD for storage.

This is cheaper than the Archos 5 32GB MID that retails at around $379 at Amazon. This is a serious iPod Touch alternative that also features micro-SD slot, something which is missing in iTouch.

It has WiFi b/g built-in and an excellent web-browser based on web-kit framework.

[Radioshack Archos 5 MID link] Read our iPod Touch 3G 64GB review

Archos releases Developer Edition firmware for Archos 5 and Archos 7 MIDs

Archos has released developer edition firmware for the Archos 5 and Archos 7 MIDs. They are based on some Angstrom Linux. Although, both of the MIDs are media centric devices, these firmwares won’t carry any media app on them.

These firmwares will allow the developers to test and deploy the apps before they are released to the public.

It is considered as a starting point for developers interested in building native applications and creating new usage models with the ARCHOS 5 and ARCHOS 7 hardware platforms. The firmware provided is based on the Angstrom distribution (http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/) generated from a customized open embedded build (http://wiki.openembedded.net/index.php/Main_Page).

Having opened the door to developers, ARCHOS eagerly anticipates seeing its hardware platform used as a foundation for creating exciting new usage models and applications that the developer community brings.

TIP: How to watch new Youtube videos on the Archos 5 MID

Struggling to play the new new Youtube videos on your Archos 5 MID (not to be confused with the Archos 5 Internet Tablet)? Here is a simple tip on how to play them:

ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet is feature-packed!

The new Archos 5 runs the popular Android platform. Archos 5 has a 4.8-inch WVGA display (800×480) which means that it has the potential to be one of the best video players around. Since it is running Android OS, you get access to all the great free apps out there for the Android operating system which are downloadable via Android Market.

The Archos 5 supports all the popular codecs, including 720p MP4 videos, WMV (upto DVD resolution), H.264 (upto 720p) and so on. The best part is that now you won’t have to pay anything extra for the video codecs.

WiFi is included for your Internet pleasure. It has built-in Bluetooth and you can tether your cellphone to get you online if a WiFi hotspot is not around. Packed with pile of Android apps: including IM app and twitter app, this Android-based device has a lot to offer.

Prices start at $249.99 for the 8GB model and go upto $439.99 for the mammoth 500GB model.

It is important to note that the media playback is still handled by the Linux side of it.