[pphilipp]

I've had the W1060 for about ten days and now have an opinion based on some hands-on experience. It's a good device with more strengths than weaknesses. It has issues, ((but look how many years Archos has been in business selling potentially good devices that are famous for their problems and limitations.))

Here's a sporadic list of good and bad aspects based on my device.

Some good points...
1. Extremely quick wifi connection (are there any other devices that are connected to the internet 30 seconds after you push the start button?)
2. Cortex processor (about as good as they get)
3. Responsive resistive touchscreen (sharp and bright too)
4. Decent 3000mah battery
5. Easy file explorer / browsing makes navigating all files quick and easy
6. As small as a 7" device can functionally get
7. Metal support stand
8. Iris web browser gives fast, accurate web browsing
9. I've found around 100 working apps... and currently tweaking more to run too
10. Very fast 15 to 20 second bootup time
11. Everything functions well enough that on my trips to Starbucks, Panerra, airport, etc...
I really can leave the laptop at home!!!

Some bad points...
1. Wince apps are iffy... some work perfect, others have nonworking features, some don't work at all.
2. Standby doesn't normally wake-up (goes to white or black screen with no image)
3. Drains battery even when fully off (red and green lights are always barely shimmering)
4. Keyboard doesn't fit in portrait mode and often pops-up when least expected
5. Bezel around screen has too much 'play'.
6. Coreplayer video app still doesn't work on youtube and is not implemented well
7. Touchscreen needs a 'palm rest' function so cursor doesn't jump to palm location
8. On/off button doesn't always appear to be working... then it suddenly surprises me and works
9. Accessories??? I'm having a hard time locating leather cases, holders, etc, which fit
10. Smooth, rounded, slippery back make this an accident waiting to happen... Oops!!


Would I trade or sell it right away? Maybe for an iPad... but not for an Archos Home Tablet, SmartQ, Apad, or other similar Android or Wince device. For the current 7" tablet offerings, the W1060 is about as good as they get.