By Familypad Archos 2 takes another 13-inch tablet(Cube Tablet PC) in the assortment. It replaces the published three months ago Familypad first generation has been improved technically.

Much force is required to keep the two Familypad in hands. Like the previous model, the new model weighs 1.3 kg and is thus suitable for a tablet really too difficult. The iPhone 4 is in the Wi-Fi version only half the weight. The housing of the Familypad 2 is due to the large area display impressive 337 x 230 x 11.6 mm in size. The Android tablet is to be used primarily by multiple users simultaneously, so the unusually large display. The tablet comes with a stand.

Archos has integrated into the new model Familypad a more modern processor and a new version of Android. Instead of a single-core processor with a clock speed of 1 GHz, there is now a dual-core A9 processor with a clock speed of 1.6 GHz - SmartQ Tablet PC. In addition, the new model with Android 4.1 aka Jelly Bean is delivered, the previous model was still running Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich. Whether the Familypad 2 is once get an update on the latest Android 4.2 is not known.

Officially, micro SD cards up to 64 GB supported

Unchanged, the Familypad the second a 13.3-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels This gives a pixel density of 113 ppi. Furthermore, there is 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of flash memory. The micro SD card slot supports memory cards also now officially up to 64 GB.

As with the previous model, there is on the front and back of the device each a 2-megapixel camera. The Familypad 2 supports Wi-Fi to not further designated standards. According to the technical specification sheet, the tablet(Sanei Tablet PC) does not have a Bluetooth module has a GPS receiver. Therefore resist a mini-HDMI output and a USB port available. Included in addition to the device itself a stand, a USB cable, an AC adapter and a Quick Start Guide.

Archos wants to bring the Familypad 2 for the price of 300 euros on the market. Thus, it is offered with better technical equipment for the same price as the previous model. When will it come to market, with Archos announced yet. Archos will show the 13-inch tablet this week at CeBIT 2013 in Hannover.

Supplement of 4 March 2013, 16:00 Clock

Archos has announced Golem.de that Familypad 2 will in April 2013 come on the market.