ARCHOS 101 G9 problem

UnkieKev

Bought an Archos 101 G9 earlier today the problem i'm having with it is:

Every time I touch anywhere on the screen, say try to open marketplace. The bottom right corner of the tablet becomes highlighted. I.e The time, application, internet or back button (depending on the way I hold it)

I will be bringing it back to the shop first thing in the morning. But I want to know if this is a common fault with this tablet? or did I just get a dodgy one in a million. Will be getting a full refund of course if they all seem to have this problem.

Thanks in advance,

Kev!

UnkieKev

Never mind! Have done a bit more in-depth research into this! Turns out Archos can't make a functional tablet!

Le bad review!

This gentleman is having the exact same problem (and he has had it on a previous tablet of the same model) Also a few people in the comments have been having the problem also!

Mr.Crinklewood

Did you recalibrate it?

UnkieKev

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

Did you recalibrate it?

5 times

Duiske

Bought a 101 8gb from Power City last week with exact same problem. Annoying though it was, I have to give a thumbs up to their customer service people. Replaced it that evening with the 16gb model and an apology. New unit working perfect.
I had a look online myself before returning it, and it seems the problem is the ribbon cable from the battery being pressed against the underside of the screen.

UnkieKev

Duiske wrote: »

I have to give a thumbs up to their customer service people.

Wish I could say the same about Extra vision..

Was told that it had to be told to head office and then reviewed for me to get a refund. I was told I would be called around 1 or 2 today. But nothing. So I popped into the shop and the chap I was dealing with initially (who was very helpful and apologetic) Tell's me he rang first thing that morning and was awaiting a phone call from head office himself, told me they would call him around 5 and then would call me immediately. Still no call from the shop so I assume head office are prolonging this.

Will have to call up head office myself and start quoting the sale of goods and supply of services act!

Quatre Mains

Having the same issue with our 101 G9...seems to be a common issue. We thought it was grime or residue on the screen but even after reverting to using a tocuh stick thing it still persisted. Back she goes

Zero-Cool

Same thing happening mine, Jaysus what a flaw! I have mine over a month, got it from Argos. Hope they will still replace it!