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This seems like a horrible comparison. The Android tablet has 8X less memory, at best, smaller screen, low build quality, a low power chip, no app store, no marketing or brand, but because it has Flash lite it is going to cripple the iPad?

This does not deserve to be front page on HN.

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Well, I must disagree on most points. As the archos has a sd card reader, the memory isn't an issue (16GB modules are quite easy to find), the chip is low power but that's not bad, as it'll have more autonomy, (that's why the iPad has the A4), and most importantly, Archos IS a brand. A quite good one at that. The build quality is excellent (well, I can't vouch for this product, but Archos is a good brand).

I don't get how a lower powered chip is an upgrade. When you say autonomy do you mean side loading software?

I respectfully disagree re: Archos. Do you know many kids who asked for an "Archos Clipper" for Christmas? Does Archos do any consumer advertsing? Is there a cottage industry of bloggers who make livings reporting on the happenings at Archos. You are technically correct, it is a brand, but not a very popular one.

I think this is something many people ignore. For people who don't hang out here, the iPod goodwill goes a long way.

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