Here is good news for Archos 5 Internet Tablet owners, because Archos has released a new firmware update 1.3.07. The new firmware update offers some improvements and fixes including improved support for MP4 and MKV videos, fixed playback resolution issues, and fixed support for full screen playback of YouTube and YouTube HD content. You can download the firmware software for free at Archos website, or via its built-in device settings. Warning: You can’t downgrade the firmware after upgrading to the latest version. [Archos]
Amazon has started selling the Archos 5 Internet Tablet. In case you didn’t know, the gadget is a 4.3-inch (800 x 480) touchscreen PMP with WiFi, 3.5G connectivity and GPS. The cool part of the Archos 5 is that it supports HDTV out via an HDMI output. Other features include an optional DVR station, Web TV and Web Radio, instant messaging, DroidIn, Twitroid, Deezer for music streaming, Dailymotion, ThinkFree Mobile, etc. The 160GB Archos 5 Internet Tablet is priced at $389.99 each. [Amazon via iPod and MP3 Players]
Toshiba today rolled out its Journe Touch multimedia touchscreen Mobile Internet Device. Dubbed as the “Ultimate Home Media Tablet”, the gadget comes equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen display, which is large enough for viewing videos or pictures, and also works great for browsing the Web on the go via its built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. The Journe Touch also provides HDMI connectivity through an optional cradle that enables stored content to be viewed on any HD-ready TV. It is powered by Windows CE 6.0 operating system, and comes with an SDHC memory card slot for expansion purposes. No word on pricing or availability so far. [Press Release]
The Archos 7 boast a large display and storage capacity. The internet tablet offers 7 inch of LCD screen and 320GB of storage capacity. However, the touchscreen display resolution is only 800×480 pixels. Measuring 0.63-inches thick, the gadget also supports WiFi and 3.5G. [UberGizmo]
