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These are specs right of the Archos website, about their PC tablet. Just because Apple thinks they are the leader in i this and i that, doesn't mean it is superior to other product that are already available.
Tech Specs
PROCESSOR Intel ATOM Z510 1.1 GHz DISPLAY 8.9" LED backlight
1024x600 pixels
Resistive touch screen
Video chipset: Intel Poulsbo US15W OPERATING SYSTEM Microsoft® Windows® 7 Starter Edition SYSTEM MEMORY 1GB onboard (DDR2 SDRAM 400) HARD DRIVE HDD 60GB (1.8") COMMUNICATION WiFi: PCI-E interface, 1 antenna, support IEEE 802.11b/g
Ethernet: 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet Controller (via port replicator)
Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR compliant) AUDIO Audio card : Realtek ALC269
2 built-in stereo speakers
Built-in microphone PORTS USB 2.0 port (2 additional ports via port replicator)
DC-IN jack
3.5" audio output (1 additional output via port replicator)
Microphone input (via port replicator)
Ethernet port (via port replicator) MOUSE NAVIGATION Optical finger navigation system (trackpoint)
Left and right mouse buttons POWER SOURCE Internal: removable Lithium Polymer battery
External: Power adapter/charger BATTERY LIFE Approx. 5h MISCELLANEOUS Integrated 1.3MP webcam
Built-in leg stand (2 positions) DIMENSIONS 256 x 134 x 17 mm WEIGHT 800 grams PACKAGE INCLUDES ARCHOS 9, removable battery, stylus, AC adapter with power cord, user guide, legal and safety notice
Included Software
Type Nom Description Antivirus/Antispyware Microsoft Security Essentials5 Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Office Productivity
Lotus Symphony
Easily create and edit all your documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
Web TV and radio player
vTuner Access to over 11.000 radio and TV stations broadcasting over the Internet.
Email manager & Chat
Windows Live™
Manage all your email accounts and chat instantly.
1 Optimized for videos in H264 HP 1080p
2 1GB= 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity is less.
3 Online storage space. Requires a free Windows Live account. More information on www.windowslive.com/skydrive
4 Requires compatible wireless access point(s)
5 Installation files to be downloaded
[SIZE=-1]8.9" touch screen [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Windows® 7 Starter Edition [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]WiFi and Bluetooth [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Extremely light and thin, .67" and 29 ounces [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]HD Video: Watch video in 1080p (H264HP 1080p) [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Internet: Experience the full internet on a 8.9" screen [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Edit and create documents with the QWERTY virtual keyboard [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Forward facing 1.3MP web cam for video conferencing [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Battery Life: 5hr (WiFi Bluetooth off, mini backlight) [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Package includes: power cord, power adapter, stylus, removable battery [/SIZE]
Archos 9
$549.99 US</B>
Specs for the ipad
The iPad is slightly smaller than a sheet of regular paper, just one-half inch thick, and weighs 1.5 pounds (1.6 with an optional 3G modem built-in). The 9.7-inch LED backlit glossy multi-touch screen has 1024x768 pixel resolution (132 pixels per inch).
Wireless connectivity is 802.11n Wi-Fi (backward compatible with 11abg devices), Bluetooth 2.1 + Ehanced Data Rate (EDR). 3G cellular is available for $130 more, supporting UMTS/HSDPA and GSM/EDGE networks, but available at least at first only on AT&T?s network.
Apple says the iPad?s battery can give up to 10 hours of use, and 30 days of standby power, though that is likely to vary greatly depending on what applications and connectivity are being run and for how long.
iPad runs a version of the iPhone operating system, itself a variant of the Mac OS X. That means that it can run unchanged every app on the iTunes App Store. Moreover, it runs them in one of two modes: just as you?d see it on the iPhone or expanded to be twice as large to exploit the iPad?s larger screen.
The biggest surprise probably is the price. There are three models, based on amount of solid state memory: iPad with 16Gbytes is just $499; 32Gbytes, $599; 64Gbytes, $699. 3G adds $130 to each, so the most expensive iPad is $829.
A simple docking stand props it up, and accepts a hardware keyboard. Also included: digital compass, assisted GPS, 1GHz CPU system-on-a-chip custom designed for Apple, the usual array of audio and video formats.
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Tech Specs
PROCESSOR Intel ATOM Z510 1.1 GHz DISPLAY 8.9" LED backlight
1024x600 pixels
Resistive touch screen
Video chipset: Intel Poulsbo US15W OPERATING SYSTEM Microsoft® Windows® 7 Starter Edition SYSTEM MEMORY 1GB onboard (DDR2 SDRAM 400) HARD DRIVE HDD 60GB (1.8") COMMUNICATION WiFi: PCI-E interface, 1 antenna, support IEEE 802.11b/g
Ethernet: 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet Controller (via port replicator)
Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR compliant) AUDIO Audio card : Realtek ALC269
2 built-in stereo speakers
Built-in microphone PORTS USB 2.0 port (2 additional ports via port replicator)
DC-IN jack
3.5" audio output (1 additional output via port replicator)
Microphone input (via port replicator)
Ethernet port (via port replicator) MOUSE NAVIGATION Optical finger navigation system (trackpoint)
Left and right mouse buttons POWER SOURCE Internal: removable Lithium Polymer battery
External: Power adapter/charger BATTERY LIFE Approx. 5h MISCELLANEOUS Integrated 1.3MP webcam
Built-in leg stand (2 positions) DIMENSIONS 256 x 134 x 17 mm WEIGHT 800 grams PACKAGE INCLUDES ARCHOS 9, removable battery, stylus, AC adapter with power cord, user guide, legal and safety notice
Included Software
Type Nom Description Antivirus/Antispyware Microsoft Security Essentials5 Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Office Productivity
Lotus Symphony
Easily create and edit all your documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
Web TV and radio player
vTuner Access to over 11.000 radio and TV stations broadcasting over the Internet.
Email manager & Chat
Windows Live™
Manage all your email accounts and chat instantly.
1 Optimized for videos in H264 HP 1080p
2 1GB= 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity is less.
3 Online storage space. Requires a free Windows Live account. More information on www.windowslive.com/skydrive
4 Requires compatible wireless access point(s)
5 Installation files to be downloaded
[SIZE=-1]Windows® 7 Starter Edition [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]WiFi and Bluetooth [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Extremely light and thin, .67" and 29 ounces [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]HD Video: Watch video in 1080p (H264HP 1080p) [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Internet: Experience the full internet on a 8.9" screen [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Edit and create documents with the QWERTY virtual keyboard [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Forward facing 1.3MP web cam for video conferencing [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Battery Life: 5hr (WiFi Bluetooth off, mini backlight) [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Package includes: power cord, power adapter, stylus, removable battery [/SIZE]
Archos 9
$549.99 US</B>
Specs for the ipad
The iPad is slightly smaller than a sheet of regular paper, just one-half inch thick, and weighs 1.5 pounds (1.6 with an optional 3G modem built-in). The 9.7-inch LED backlit glossy multi-touch screen has 1024x768 pixel resolution (132 pixels per inch).
Wireless connectivity is 802.11n Wi-Fi (backward compatible with 11abg devices), Bluetooth 2.1 + Ehanced Data Rate (EDR). 3G cellular is available for $130 more, supporting UMTS/HSDPA and GSM/EDGE networks, but available at least at first only on AT&T?s network.
Apple says the iPad?s battery can give up to 10 hours of use, and 30 days of standby power, though that is likely to vary greatly depending on what applications and connectivity are being run and for how long.
iPad runs a version of the iPhone operating system, itself a variant of the Mac OS X. That means that it can run unchanged every app on the iTunes App Store. Moreover, it runs them in one of two modes: just as you?d see it on the iPhone or expanded to be twice as large to exploit the iPad?s larger screen.
The biggest surprise probably is the price. There are three models, based on amount of solid state memory: iPad with 16Gbytes is just $499; 32Gbytes, $599; 64Gbytes, $699. 3G adds $130 to each, so the most expensive iPad is $829.
A simple docking stand props it up, and accepts a hardware keyboard. Also included: digital compass, assisted GPS, 1GHz CPU system-on-a-chip custom designed for Apple, the usual array of audio and video formats.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/artic...3C400693880002576B90003564B.DTL#ixzz0duv7AR9L
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Thanks to Fitch Ratings ( who gives the ratings on Credit and debt, as approved by the SEC, so they have accurate numbers) we have the totals.
DIRECTV's video subscriber base is the third-largest traditional multi-channel video programming distributor (MVPD) in the U.S. with about 8.2 million subscribers at the end of 1Q26.
The last time it was reported, it was 8.8M at the end of 2Q25, so only a 600,000 loss for 3 quarters, which is a major improvement, since for many years before that, it was losing 500,000 a quarter, 2 Million a year.
It is now losing less than Dish/Sling combined, I believe the Genre Packs are helping to retain and get subscribers.
DIRECTV's video subscriber base is the third-largest traditional multi-channel video programming distributor (MVPD) in the U.S. with about 8.2 million subscribers at the end of 1Q26.
The last time it was reported, it was 8.8M at the end of 2Q25, so only a 600,000 loss for 3 quarters, which is a major improvement, since for many years before that, it was losing 500,000 a quarter, 2 Million a year.
It is now losing less than Dish/Sling combined, I believe the Genre Packs are helping to retain and get subscribers.
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Recently came back to DirectTV Satellite service and have two boxes, Gemini and a main HR54.
DirecTV is charging me two "TV access fees" of $10 each, but can only watch TV on the one without the server. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
DirecTV is charging me two "TV access fees" of $10 each, but can only watch TV on the one without the server. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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I feel like this was discussed in another thread, but I can't find it. I have T-Mobile and my last iPhone upgrade was in 2020. I want to get a new iPhone, but what is the best way to go about doing it? Should I order the iPhone from T-Mobile directly, or should I buy from the Apple Store? I feel like there are pros/cons to each option.
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I have a Hopper with Sling. (Don't know exact model.) A couple nights ago, I went into the DVR screen, and noted that it was recording three programs. Yet I was able to view live TV (that was not one of the channels being recorded.) Did something change? In the past, it would only let me watch one of the channels being recorded, or any recording in the DVR menu. Maybe it was streaming, although there was no indication of that?
Apologies if this has been covered; I searched and didn't find anything.
Thanks.
Apologies if this has been covered; I searched and didn't find anything.
Thanks.
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Time for another AWESOME video from iJustine!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YJjxjYvmQ8s
Direct YouTube Link - Good Bye, Tim! Last WWDC
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View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YJjxjYvmQ8s
Direct YouTube Link - Good Bye, Tim! Last WWDC
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
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WANTED DirecTV LCC
Anyone have a DirecTV Local Channel Connector that you'd like to get rid of at a reasonable price? DirecTV is currently in a contract dispute with owner of my local ABC affiliate.
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I did that. The response was that the LCC is not available. Escalated the issue to a tech support person with the same results.
Could be out of them I guess ... I'd keep trying, every 3-4 days.I did that. The response was that the LCC is not available. Escalated the issue to a tech support person with the same results.
If they are not out of them as them WHY you can't get one, seeing Your in a Dispute. Thats what they are for.
I would make them give you a real answer, don't let them off the hook.
I had one, and it worked well, but I believe I gave it to another D* friend (also had a AM21), I know I gave them away ...
According to the tech support guy, they don't have any in stock. He said I should receive an email when and if they have them. I even told him I would accept a refurbished unit.
I'm not sure your going to find any Refurbished ones as D* doesn't ask for them back.According to the tech support guy, they don't have any in stock. He said I should receive an email when and if they have them. I even told him I would accept a refurbished unit.
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Did anyone have a price increase today on their equipment? I own my VIP211k's, and they have been $5.00. My bill that I received last week shows the "add-ons" as being $5.00. However, I just logged into my Dish account, and my "add-ons" are now $10.00. Did the additional receivers go up by $5.00 recently?
As I mentioned, my last bill shows $5.00 and under the notes, nothing is mentioned about a price increase.
As I mentioned, my last bill shows $5.00 and under the notes, nothing is mentioned about a price increase.
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Hello everyone, new guy here. I'm trying to solve problem I'm having with Dish bonus view channels. When I'm watching the bonus view channels then I switch back to regular dish channels, after few minutes the screen flips to black and after 30 seconds flips back to regular channels and continues to flip back and forth until I turn off TV. After I wait 30 minutes and turn back on , I can use regular channels again. So, its after I switch from bonus view channels to regular dish channels the problem starts. Been trying to fix this for a month, but no luck
Here what I've done.
i contacted Dish support and they sent me a new Joey3, but no help. Switched to a different HDMI input on TV, no help. Used different HDMI cable , no help. Used different electrical wall plug, no help.
Finally got a Dish tech to check it. He ran all systems check and was OK. Finally he brought in a small TV and plugged in the HDMI out from the Joey to the small TV. He could not get the problem to occur on his small TV, so the new Joey was working OK. So, then the problem must be myTV. He made some phone calls and came back with the answer that there must be a problem with the analog to digital switch in my TV. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this, or is it time to be looking for a new TV? My tv LG OLED65C8PUA. TV has been trouble free til now. Thanks
Here what I've done.
i contacted Dish support and they sent me a new Joey3, but no help. Switched to a different HDMI input on TV, no help. Used different HDMI cable , no help. Used different electrical wall plug, no help.
Finally got a Dish tech to check it. He ran all systems check and was OK. Finally he brought in a small TV and plugged in the HDMI out from the Joey to the small TV. He could not get the problem to occur on his small TV, so the new Joey was working OK. So, then the problem must be myTV. He made some phone calls and came back with the answer that there must be a problem with the analog to digital switch in my TV. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this, or is it time to be looking for a new TV? My tv LG OLED65C8PUA. TV has been trouble free til now. Thanks
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House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, premieres on HBO Max on 8/21. I will be warching
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'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'House of the Dragon' fires up release date at HBO, drops new character pics
The wait’s felt a little like watching for a dragon egg to hatch, but HBO’s hugely anticipated Game of Thrones prequel series finally has a release date. House of the Dragon will debut the first of its initial 10-episode season this summer, the network revealed today in a series of tweets that...
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