Is Archos 101 Internet Tablet better than an iPad?

Well, the short answer –

yes…for the money!

And I will tell you why:

With ever more demanding consumers, looking to pack all kinds of functionality into ever smaller packages, the everyday cellphone, iPod, and laptops are beginning to converge into a one-device-does-it-all package. Come hither the venerable iPad, and now…new to the scene…come hither Archos Internet Tablet.

This is indeed a cool device for about $300. This baby puts television, the internet, email and music in the palm of your hand. Although the smallest models are about the size of your average smart phone, the 101 has a 10.1 inch display – that’s why it’s called 101 – get it! They pack an awful lot of capability for such miniature devices. You can get streaming video, email with multiple accounts, and all the internet you could ever want.

Is this beginning to sound like a laptop, rather than an ultra-portable electronic device? Well, you would be right. These devices do give you capabilities closer to that of a full fledged laptop than a smart phone.

These babies even have hard drives as large as 250GB. With something this big, you can store all the music, movies and photos you will EVER need. Another nifty feature is that you can play anything directly on your TV with a DVR station. And best of all battery time is an unbelievable 22 hours on some models.

Here’s the best part – these Archos devices range in price from only $99 to $449. Even at the high end, they are cheaper than an iPad. Highly recommend you check it out.