FCC outs Archos Android media tablets
The Archos A5S, propped up by a wooden block during testing for FCC clearance.
(Credit: FCC)Just when you thought Zunes and iPods would have September all to themselves, the portable video player powerhouse known as Archos drops off two new devices for FCC approval.
The Archos A5S and A5H revealed in the FCC documents look very similar to last year's Archos 5 Internet media tablet, although the photos show a new white color for the A5S (shown above), and close-up shots of the A5H reveal what looks like a microSD slot and microUSB port. There's no mistaking the Archos 5's same gorgeous, 4.8-inch TFT display, though, which still gives us shivers (in a good way).
The FCC's testing report shows both models sporting 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, and an FM transmitter and receiver. What's unclear is whether or not one of these models will support 3G mobile network connectivity, just like last year's SIM-compatible Archos 5G. I wouldn't bet against it, especially since all signs point to a September 15 Archos announcement for new devices running Google's Android OS.
Considering that Archos has already pulled back the curtain on its Netbook and PC tablet, I can't imagine that these new Internet media tablets aren't the 'droids we're looking for. Plus, Texas Instruments made it pretty clear back in February that we'd be seeing some Android-loving media players from Archos.
(Source: FCC filing via Engadget)
Donald Bell is CNET Reviews' senior editor for MP3 players and portable audio, and one half of the MP3 Insider blog and weekly podcast. He also likes getting his hands dirty with digital audio tools for musicians and DJs. 

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Funny that the Engadget article I linked to uses "out" in the title, but didn't raise any confusion. Still, to avoid confusion, next time I'll try "reveal" or "expose" or something equally pervy-sounding.
@ metomjr, that sort of comment should be sent to the editor via email. Don't bother clogging up the boards with that crap. You idiot.
hamwyn - The FCC needs to approve every thing that (potentially) broadcasts for stray signals or noise generation. If you ever saw the noise on an analog TV generated by a non-resistive(?) spark plug on an engine you should understand.
btw donald nice star wars quote, made me chuckle
I would not buy Archos because of there customer service "WHICH STINKS"!
- by Ravious August 28, 2009 10:20 PM PDT
- I found another Android tablet in the makes. Looks pretty sweet.
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