ARCHOS Enters Mobile Computing With Its Mini Laptop

New Ultra-Thin, Ultra-Fast ARCHOS Device Delivers Unrivaled Connectivity, Productivity Tools and Instant Access to Media, Web TV and Radio on a Mini Laptop

DENVER, CO--(MARKET WIRE)--Jan 14, 2009 -- ARCHOS, award winning technology innovator and leader in the portable media player market, announced today the launch of its first mini laptop. Developed with the needs of the modern day mobile consumer in mind, the small, light and functional ARCHOS 10 provides a complete out-of-the-box solution and gives people a new way to stay connected, productive and entertained while on the go.

With less than 2.8 pounds, the ARCHOS 10 features everything a mobile computing fan should expect from a mini laptop, including a stunning 10.2" (1024 x 600) bright LED screen, 160GB hard drive storage and 1GB RAM of memory, Intel® Atom(TM) processor coupled with Microsoft(TM) Windows® XP operating system and delivers real computing power at a fraction of the weight, size and cost.

The ARCHOS 10 enables users to stay connected with family, friends and work colleagues at home or on the move. It boasts a range of communication technologies, including 802.11b.g wireless and an Ethernet LAN, and is USB 3G ready. In addition, ARCHOS mini laptop pairs a 1.3M pixel webcam with Skype(TM) software for free voice and video calling or instant messaging any time, from anywhere.

On the software and content side, the ARCHOS 10 comes loaded with $100 worth of applications including unlimited versions of Lotus Symphony - Working Suite, XnView photo editor and vTuner Web Radio & TV player as well as BitDefender(TM) Antivirus 2009 and Parental Filter, as a 6 months free full version. In addition, $50 of ARCHOS Media Club movies and 50 Free Songs (first-time signup & credit card required) plus a free music download every day from eMusic's 5 million track catalogue are offered.

"The ARCHOS 10 is ideally suited for the first-time buyer or as a supplement to a primary notebook. Its competitive price and practical functionality provide customers a user friendly way to access the Internet, email, work and social network, in total security," said Henri Crohas, ARCHOS chief executive officer. "It is also one of the first mini laptops to provide direct access to media on the move, allowing users to download movies and songs or access Web TV and Radio channels directly from their laptop."

The ARCHOS 10 is a ready to go solution for the modern mobile consumer and business people who wish to stay connected, productive and entertained anytime, anywhere.

Ready to connect

 
--  Surf the web with Internet Explorer: With the 10.2" high resolution
    screen users can view single A4 page documents and websites without the
    need to scroll.

--  24/7 Connection via WiFi or USB 3G ready: Stay connected with family,
    friends and work colleagues at home and on the go. Boasting 802.11b.g
    wireless LAN for fast Internet access and a 10/100 Ethernet LAN. The ARCHOS
    10 is also USB 3G ready for users having 3G data plan and a USB 3G card.

--  Social networking chat: Enjoy instant access to all your favorite
    social networking sites on the move.

--  Stay in contact with relatives with the Webcam through Skype: Make
    voice and video calls or send instant messages with Skype and built-in
    webcam.

--  Parental Control: Protect yourself and your family by preventing
    access to inappropriate sites, monitor computer activities and encourage
    responsible use of the Internet with a 6 month full version of Parental
    Filter.

Ready to work

 
--  Send and receive emails: Manage multiple email accounts, easily view,
    send and receive email, synchronize contacts and store and view attachments
    with Outlook Express email program.

--  Create and edit "Office" documents: Free and unlimited Lotus Symphony
    allows you to create and edit documents, including letters, presentations
    and spreadsheets. Built on open standards it is compatible with ODF (Open
    Document Format) and Microsoft Office formats.

--  Protect yourself from viruses and junk mails: Free BitDefender
    Antivirus 2009 lets consumers keep their ARCHOS 10 safe from viruses,
    spyware, adware, phishing attacks and identity theft with a 6 months free
    full version.

Read to play

 
--  Streaming Web TV and Radio: Free vTuner player lets consumers stream
    thousands of Web TV channels and more than 10,000 radio stations and access
    100,000 podcasts directly from the mini laptop. It's easy to watch daily
    news and sport at any time, whether you are at home or on the go.

--  View and convert photos with image editing software: Free and
    unlimited XnView application lets consumers edit photos and create photo
    slideshows. The perfect and simple tool to rework photos to be sent by mail
    or post on social networking web sites.

--  The ARCHOS Media Club: Offers the latest online content such as
    movies, TV shows, music, and games from a range of providers. With one
    click access from the desktop, users can download content for rent or
    purchase directly onto the mini laptop. ARCHOS will also give away a $50
    coupon to redeem free movies.

--  Anywhere Entertainment: Consumers can enjoy favorite videos, music and
    photos directly on the laptop. eMusic offers 50 free songs (first-time
    signup and credit card required) plus a free music download every day for a
    year, to play on the ARCHOS 10 through direct access to its online music
    stores.

Prices and availability

The ARCHOS 10 will be available from selected retailers and the ARCHOS Website beginning February 2009. The ARCHOS 10 will be available with a recommended retail price of $399 for a 3 cell model and $449 for the 6 cell model.

Order information and customer support details are available on the ARCHOS Web site at www.archos.com.

About ARCHOS

ARCHOS introduced the hard-drive-based MP3 player with the Jukebox 6000 in 2000, and since that time has revolutionized consumer electronics devices. The company introduced the portable video player in 2003 and was the first to bring TV recording, wireless and touch screens to the portable media player. Now, ARCHOS introduces Internet Media Tablets, offering consumers uncompromised access to the Internet, movies, photos, video, music and television anytime, anywhere. Established in 1988, ARCHOS has offices in the United States, Europe and Asia, and is quoted on Compartment B of Euronext Paris, ISIN Code FR0000182479. More information is available online at www.archos.com.

All brands and product names are registered trademarks and the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Errors and omissions excepted. Images and illustrations may not always match contents. Copyright ARCHOS, 2009. All rights reserved.

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