Archos 101 Saphir 2-in-1 Rugged Tablet Officially Unveiled Ahead of MWC 2017

French company Archos, well-known is some parts of Europe for its cheap products, announced it will launch a rugged tablet powered by Android OS. The new slate is called Archos 101 Saphir and will be available for purchase in June for a price that will be disclosed closer to release.

The rugged tablet will be showcased this month at Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade fair, between February 27 and March 2, so attendees will be able to take it for a spin if they wish so.

Specs-wise, the Archos 101 Saphir is not terribly interesting. In fact, it's quite boring if not for the rugged features the French company brags about.

The tablet has been designed to be encased in a rugged casing, which can survive drops up to 1 meter, as well as dust and water splashes, thanks to its IP54 certification.

Another important aspect that ...