Although the 2010 lineup of Archos Android slates has failed to impress, specially when compared to the likes of the iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab, these models are about to get more appealing, by getting the update to Froyo. We have to remind you that Archos gives you quite a good bargain for their products, that are available with a very reasonable price tag.
As far as the Android 2.2 rollout on the slates is concerned, you’ll get the update in the coming weeks. Charbax from ARMdevices.net has already had some fun with the Froyo build for Archos 70 and you can watch his experience in the video below. This is basically a walkthrough of the way the new OS behaves on the 7 inch tablet with $275 price tag.
Everything seems to be working smoothly, thanks to a 1GHz Cortex A8, accompanied by the capacitive WVGA touchscreen: