Therefore, carriers must build a smart pipe to enable a new ecosystem and new business models for the entire value chain.

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From the top down, the ARCHOS GamePad looks priced to compete, but to survive the onslaught of affordable tablets and controller solutions coming down the pipe, it will need to deliver exceptional build quality and no-hassle game compatibility when it launches in October 2012.

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