# Mega Tablets The Archos 9 Tablet Brings the World to Your Fingertips By Alex Scott | Published 2010-03-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archos-9-tablet References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5482693/choose-one-the-archos-7-and-archos-8-home-tablets-each-cost-200) & [archos](http://www.archos.com) I must say I am quite surprised with the flood of [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninthgeneration-ipad) copycats hitting the market. I did not forsee the tablet becoming the next big handheld device, but apparently I was wrong as can be seen with the slew of products comming out. One of the most recent ones to hit the market is the Archos 9 tablet. Just being released after its predecessors, the Archos 7 and 8, the Archos 9 features a larger screen and more apps. The only good thing I can really say about all of these imitators is that it will keep [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-ipad-air) on their toes to constantly improving their software. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mega Tablets:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating larger, more feature-rich tablets to compete with the iPad. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tablet Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop and produce larger tablets with advanced features. - **Software Development:** Opportunity for software developers to create innovative apps and software for larger tablets. - **Consumer Electronics Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to sell and market larger tablets as an alternative to the iPad. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Highly Portable Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-ipad-air.md) - [Revamped Large-Screen Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tab-18.md) - [High-End Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackview-tab-18.md) - [Dynamic Creativity Support Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9.md) - [Fast Refresh Rate Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-1.md) - [Portable Entertainment Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m9.md) - [Cost-Effective Multitasking Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-tab-a9.md) - [Large Format Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ktc-inch-android-display.md) - [Flagship-Inspired Budget Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-iconia-x12.md)