Archos Android based Internet Tablet, we talked about two weeks ago, is now official, Android 1.6 will be the OS running on this beast, this is downright without any competition the best Android device.

Archos Android Tablet

The Archos Android Tablet was announced at an event in Paris, France yesterday, it has a 4.8inch 800×480 resolution touch display, no word whether or not it is capacitive or resistive touch. Also found in this bad boy is a Ti OMAP3 processor, HD video support, FM transmitter, and many more, check below for specs:

*HD video support (H.264, WMV, Mpeg-4 up to 720P)
*Archos AppsLib store with Archos 5-compatible Android applications
*Micro SD Slot (SDHC compatible)
*Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
*GPS with 3D Maps
*Bluetooth 2.0 (mobile phone tethering capable)
*FM transmitter and FM receiver (RDS)
*Built-in speaker, microphone and leg stand
*support for a wide variety of audio/video codecs and image formats
*additional functionality available via optional accessories (DVR-Station, HDMI Mini-Dock, GPS In-Car Holder, etc)
*Pre-installed Android applications include DroidIn, Ebuddy IM, Twidroid, QuickPedia, and more
*Flash 10 support expected with Android 2.0 in Q1 2010
*22 hours of Music playback time and 7 hours of Video playback with standard Lithium polymer battery

Prices start from $249 for the 8GB Flash drive version, no word on what the 16GB and 32GB will cost. Also there are also versions with hard drives, these will range from 160 to 500GB at prices up to $439.