Reviews of the Archos 705 WiFi (80GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: The Archos 705 WiFi is a portable video player with a gigantic screen, killer audio, video, and photo format support, an attractive user interface, Flash games, wireless movie rentals, and one of the best Web browsers on a mobile device. Unlike other Archos models, the 705 WiFi includes a QWERTY keypad remote control, built-in AV output, and USB device hosting.
The Bad: The Archos 705 WiFi is just too big for daily use. It's also heavy, the screen resolution could be sharper, there's no tactile control for volume, and the Web browser costs extra.
The Bottom Line: Archos 705 WiFi is the biggest, baddest PVP on the market. What you get in screen size, however, you pay for in portability and picture quality.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 64/100. Comparing these reviews to 218915 other MP3 & Media Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Out of the box, the 705 isn't sure what its core feature is....
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mp3.com
Review Summary: Archos 705 WiFi is the biggest, baddest PVP on the market. What you get in screen size, however, you pay for in portability and picture quality.
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No Rating
digitalversus.com
Review Summary: More than a portable multimedia player, the 705 WiFi is halfway between Samsung's Q1 Ultra and a backup TV. Due to its size it will more be for travel than your trips to and from work, for example.
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Manufacturer: Archos Technology Inc.
Part number: 501013
General
- Device Type Digital AV recorder
- Key Features Video capture from external source, Digital audio player, External HDD function, Digital video player, Digital audio recorder, Digital photo viewer
- Width 7.2 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 5 in
- Weight 1.4 lbs
- PC Interfaces Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Features PDF viewer, USB host function
- Packaged quantity 1
Display
- Display Type TFT 7 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- TV Standards Supported PAL, NTSC
- Display Features Touch screen
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Memory / Storage
- HDD Capacity 80 GB
- HDD Form Factor Built-in
Still Images
- Supported Still Images Formats JPEG, BMP, PNG
- Photo Playback Modes Auto slide show
Digital Audio
- Supported audio formats WMA, WAV, Protected WMA (DRM), PCM, ADPCM, MP3
- Supported bit rate 30 - 320Kbps
- Audio output Built-in stereo speakers
- Digital audio features VBR, Equalizer
Video
- Video Playback Formats MPEG-4, WMV
- Video Capture Supported Yes, via DVR station
- Video Capture Formats MPEG-4 SP
- Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480
Connectivity
- Connections Hi-Speed USB - Mini-USB Type B, Docking station, Hi-Speed USB - Mini-USB Type A, Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Power Adapter
- Type Power adapter
Battery
- Required Qty 1
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Internal
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Battery Lithium polymer Rechargeable Internal
- Battery Life Details 25 hour(s), 5.5 hour(s)
- Capacity Internal - Rechargeable -Lithium polymer
Software
- Software Included Drivers
Miscellaneous
- Firmware Upgradable Yes
- Included Accessories 2 x stylus, Stereo headphones, USB host cable, USB cable, Carrying pouch, Remote control
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Product Photos
User Opinions
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