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Reviews of the Archos 5 (60GB)

  • 6.0

    laptopmag.com

    By Mike Kobrin | October 22, 2008

    Review Summary: The interface is well organized using brightly colored icons with easily readable text labels for the main and sub-menus. It's easy to navigate with taps and swipes of a finger, and you can use your fingernail for more precision. The roomy virtual ...

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  • 8.0

    pocket-lint.com

    By Stuart Miles | October 21, 2008

    Review Summary: If you want more than just video playback this is one to check out

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  • 8.0

    pcmag.com

    By Tim Gideon | October 9, 2008

    Review Summary: This hard drive based PMP offers oodles of storage and a lot of the features that come with the flash-based iPod touch, including built-in Wi-Fi, a Web browser, and a big, beautiful touch screen.

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  • 6.7

    pcpro.co.uk

    By Jonathan Bray | October 1, 2008

    Review Summary: iPlayer compatibility and an array of features, but this PMP feels like it's being left behind

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  • 6.0

    wired.com

    By Jose Fermoso | September 26, 2008

    Review Summary: The new Archos 5 wants to challenge Apple's army of media players with a dirty yet clever trick. It comes in the form of a beautiful, 4.8-inch HD screen that is so vibrant; it makes average features shine like rhinestones and completely blinds you ...

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Manufacturer: Archos

Part number: 501117

General

  • Device Type Digital AV player
  • Key Features Web browsing, Digital audio player, Digital photo viewer, Digital video player
  • Width 5 in
  • Depth 0.5 in
  • Height 3.1 in
  • Weight 8.8 oz
  • PC Interfaces Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
  • Features PDF viewer, Flash games, E-mail client, Opera web browser, Adobe Flash 9 video support

Display

  • Display Type TFT 4.8 in - Color
  • Display Form Factor Built-in
  • TV Standards Supported NTSC, PAL, SECAM
  • TV Output Resolution 720p
  • Display Features Touch screen

Memory / Storage

  • HDD Capacity 60 GB
  • HDD Form Factor Built-in

Still Images

  • Supported Still Images Formats BMP, GIF, PNG, JPEG

Digital Audio

  • Supported audio formats MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM)
  • Audio output Built-in speaker
  • Microphone Built-in microphone
  • Digital audio features CBR, VBR

Video

  • Video Playback Formats WMV, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
  • Video Capture Supported Yes, via DVR station
  • Video Capture Formats MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVI, WMV, H.264, Motion JPEG
  • Video Capture - 800 x 480

Connectivity

  • Connections Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, USB

Battery

  • Required Qty 1 day(s)
  • Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
  • Battery Enclosure Type Internal
  • Technology Lithium polymer
  • Capacity Internal - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
  • Battery Life Details Audio playback - up to 12 hour(s), Video playback - up to 4 hour(s)

Software

  • Software Included Drivers

System Requirements

  • Operating System Linux, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows Vista

Miscellaneous

  • Firmware Upgradable Yes
  • Included Accessories USB cable, Cleaning cloth, Stereo headphones

Product Video

Product Photos

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  • PALM
  • BUTTON
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