Archos 10 is an Intel Atom based notebook from the makers of the portable media players Archos. The Windows XP based notebook is pre-loaded with an extensive selection of software. They are Lotus Symphony (for Microsoft Office compatible document creation), BitDefender AntiVirus 2009 (6 months subscription), parental control (6 months subscription) and Deezer for listening to free music amongst others. Other notable features are a super bright LED screen perfect for outdoor usage and 1.3 megapixel webcam. [1]

Archos 10 was made available on January 2009 with the suggested retail price of $299.99. https://store.archos.com/product_info.php?language=en

The 1.3 kg (with 3 cells battery) notebook features a10" bright WXGA LED screen with 1024 x 600 resolution. It utilizes a Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz with 1GB of system memory running Microsoft Windows XP Family Edition as the operating system. For storage, there is a 160 GB hard drive with a card reader for accessing SD, MMC, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Pro card and 3 x USB 2.0. One of the USB port is located on the right, while the other two are located on the left side. For network connectivity, there are 10/100 Ethernet and wireless 802.11b/g. The dual speakers located at the front side of the netbook. In between the dual speakers, there are microphone and headphone jacks.

Other software included are Skype, Xnview for image editing, vTuner (usually costs $29.95) for radio and TV broadcast access over the Internet, and Windows Live for e-mail and chat access. [ http://www.archos.com/products/nb/archos_10/specs.html?country=gb&lang=en] vTuner player allows streaming thousands of WebTV Channels, radio stations and podcasts in the Archos 10.

Finally, on some countries, the Archos 10 includes $50 credit towards Archos Media Club for downloading movies and television shows through Archos' Media Club Website. Additionally, the Archos 10 comes with 50 free songs from eMusic which is claimable after signing up to the service and providing credit card number details. [1]

LaptopMag: "At first glance, the Archos 10 seems like a real bargain: it includes $100 worth of free software, and has a faster hard drive and boot time than many of its competitors, as well as better graphics performance." [1]

CNET UK: "The Archos 10 doesn't do much to justify its purchase or even its existence. It's ultimately a very average product that's outclassed by other netbooks in a number of key areas." [2]

ITReview: "At the full retail price the Archos 10 is hard to recommend. It's no better value than any other similarly specified netbook and has a ropey battery life." [3]