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Review summary: For a company that tries hard to set the pace in its chosen field - media players - Archos's decision to launch a netbook now seems like an odd one. The market's pretty defined, the big ...

Verdict: At the full retail price this is a disappointing, average netbook with poor battery life and a ragbag of free software. But seek out one of the retailers who's selling the version with the more capacious 6-cell battery for £100 less and - shazam! - it ...

Review summary: Does Archos bring anything to the netbook party?

Pros: Trackpad is pretty good, matte screen good for outdoor use

Cons: Poor keyboard, poor battery life, price

Verdict: The Archos 10 is punching above its weight alongside offerings from the likes of Asus and MSI, so there is little that appeal here

Review summary: Archos pitches up at the netbook party: is it fashionably late or just in time to miss the fun?

Pros: Thin. Light. Large hard drive

Cons: Expensive. Terrible battery life. Uncomfortable keyboard

Review summary: The portable-media-player specialist's first netbook, the Archos 10, is a relatively attractive device with a fairly standard set of internal components. The 10-inch display's matte finish means it's equally usable indoors and out, and we appreciate ...

Pros: Matte screen finish ; comes with antivirus software pre-installed

Cons: Rubbish battery life ; fiddly keyboard

Verdict: The Archos 10 doesn't do much to justify its purchase or even its existence. It's ultimately a very average product that's outclassed by other netbooks in a number of key areas