Archos announces Archos 101 XS 2 tablet with detachable Coverboard

Archos has announced its latest affordable Android tablet. The 10.1-inch Archos 101 XS 2 includes a quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, detachable Coverboard and more for $279.00.

The company is known for releasing affordable Android tablets that include specs and features found on more expensive tablets. Archos just announced its latest tablet, the 101 XS 2, which has been designed for speed, high performance, and productivity. The tablet ships with a very welcome accessory that has multiple purposes.

One of the first things you'll notice about the Archos 101 XS 2 is that it comes with a magnetic Coverboard in every box (something Microsoft should consider for Surface). The Coverboard is an ultra-thin keyboard that attaches to the XS 2 via magnets. It is also acts as an integrated cover to protect the tablet's display, has a built-in kickstand to make watching movies more comfortable, and also acts as a charging dock for the tablet.

The Archos 101 XS 2 features a 10.1-inch 1280 x 800 IPS display and runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It is powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core A9 processor, quad-core Mali graphics processing unit (GPU) and 2GB of RAM. The tablet includes 16GB of internal storage and a microSD expansion slot that will support up to 64GB microSD cards to increase storage.

Its camera capabilities include a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat. As for its wireless connectivity options, you'll find dual-band Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS. It also has a pair of front-facing stereo speakers and HDMI port. Its dimensions are 273 mm x 169 mm x 10.1 mm and weighs 1.4 pounds.

To keep you productive, Archos includes a full version of OfficeSuite Pro 6, which will allow you to create, view, edit, print, and share PDF, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files. The XS 2 also has full access to the Google Play Store and comes with 15GB of free Google Drive cloud storage.

The Archos 101 XS 2 will be available in December and will retail for $279.

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