At the end of August 2012, Archos announced the release of its first gaming tablet. Given the popularity of the company - one of the recognized leaders in the development of electronic technology, the new device immediately attracted increased attention.
For several years now, Archos has been producing tablet computers that are quite popular. This time, its next novelty is aimed at gamers - the presented gadget combines the capabilities of a tablet computer and a full-fledged game console. Thanks to the device's functions, users will not only be able to play their favorite games, but also have access to the Internet and the ability to run various applications.
The main feature of the Archos gaming tablet is the presence of control buttons necessary for gamers located on the sides of the screen. The use of such a solution puts the GamePad Archos into a new class of devices that have not been present on the market before.
Touch control, traditional for most tablets, does not provide the required responsiveness, therefore it is rather inconvenient. There are other drawbacks - in particular, the smooth surface of the screen does not provide feedback, the player does not feel the virtual "buttons" with his fingers. Controls take up part of the screen, which makes the game window smaller. Finally, many modern games are simply not compatible with tablets, as they are designed for full-fledged game consoles, computers and laptops.
The presence of side buttons in the GamePad Archos makes it much easier to control game situations and will surely please gamers. A full range of games is available to tablet users, which will undoubtedly make the new device very popular.
The tablet is equipped with a 7-inch screen, a 2-core processor with a frequency of 1.5 GHz and a 4-core Mali 400 graphics adapter, which is more than enough for a comfortable game. As the operating system for the new device, manufacturers have chosen the popular Android OS, which automatically gives users access to the Google Play service, from which you can download thousands of different games. Sales of the new tablet will begin in October, the estimated cost of the device is € 150.
