Archos 101 XS review: a tablet that puts the keyboard center stage

GSBot · August 22, 2012, 4:30pm

Archos has had its hand in the slate game since the early days of “internet media tablets,”](http://www.engadget.com/tag/internet%20media%20tablet/) and while its products don’t have quite the same brand recognition as, say, Samsung’s, we’ve found the French company’s devices to be some of the best-value tablets available. Budget-minded prices and innovation don’t usually go hand in hand, but in the case of its new 101 XS Android 4.0 tablet, Archos has a few tricks up its sleeve. The slate boasts a keyboard cover and kickstand, along with a magnetic hinge allowing the lid to attach to the display. Arriving in November for $400, the Archos 101 XS is a productivity-minded take on slates, complete with a full set of keys and a bundled copy of OfficeSuite Pro. Do the hardware and software add up to a killer combo? Read on to find out. Gallery: Archos 101 XS review
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