Thread: Archos 5 IMT Install

Originally Posted by slonoma98

Oh man imagine the luck. I was just looking at either the Zune HD or the Archos 7 to do something similar. My only concern is the lack of buttons, but I noticed that the DVR dock comes with a Qwerty keypad remote http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=A685-0062. Do you think this dock is something that can be used in-car?

What's the difference between the Archos 7 Home Tablet and the Archos 7 Internet Tablet?
Also, does this support Shoutcast Internet Radio?

i am not aware of a 7 Internet Tablet unless Archos has extended their product offering. The Archos 5 Internet Tablet is Androis (Google OS) based, the 7 is Windows based normally - and different hardware platform. 5 stands for 5 inch display which is enough for car usage. The best input device you can get is a touchpad (search for Ergonomic touchpad on Google). It is closer to you armrest than the touch device mounted and allows ergonomic handling even while driving. Of course heavy typing (email etc.) is not very comfortable with the touchpad nor the touchscreen. But you can always connect a USB keyboard if you have a dock (Mini dock) which provides USB extension and power. That is also an advantage to the FM transmitter solution (No USB Hub) and also better sound (audio) quality than FM transmitting.