Reviews of the Archos 605 WiFi (160GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: With top-notch video resolution, incredible viewing angles, and integrated support for wireless movie downloads, the Archos 605 WiFi is the best of its breed.
The Bad: Battery life is only average. Many users will need to shell out extra for software and hardware accessories they'll wish were included.
The Bottom Line: The Archos 605 WiFi portable video player is one of the best mobile distractions money can buy.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 70/100. Comparing these reviews to 361079 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 = Excellent.
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pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: A valuable addition to Archos' repertoire is Wi-Fi, and while the storage on offer here is 30GB, there are also 80GB and 160GB versions available
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wired.com
Review Summary: The Archos 605 WiFi is a damn fine portable media player. (It received the coveted Best of Test award last year.) Now it's slightly mo' better due to this new GPS accessory, which for $130 adds full-bore street navigation that's on par with a Garmin ...
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asia.cnet.com
Review Summary: . Prices stated are valid only for the European market. The 30GB version retails for S$695 (US$465.10) in Singapore. Contact your local retailer for more information about the availability of accessories and their prices
Manufacturer: Archos
Part number: 500966
General
- Device Type Digital AV player
- Key Features Digital audio player, Digital photo viewer, Digital video player, External HDD function
- Width 4.8 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 3.2 in
- Weight 9.2 oz
- PC Interfaces Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Features PDF viewer
Display
- Display Type TFT 4.3 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Display Features Touch screen
Memory / Storage
- HDD Capacity 160 GB
- HDD Form Factor Built-in
Still Images
- Supported Still Images Formats BMP, PNG, JPEG
- Photo Playback Modes Auto slide show
Digital Audio
- Supported audio formats MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM)
- Supported bit rate 30 - 320Kbps
- Digital audio features VBR
Video
- Video Playback Formats WMV, MPEG-4, Protected WMV (DRM)
Connectivity
- Connections Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Hi-Speed USB, Audio / video output
Battery
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Internal
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Battery Life Details Audio playback - up to 17 hour(s), Video playback - up to 5.5 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
- Firmware Upgradable Yes
- Included Accessories USB cable, Carrying pouch, Stereo headphones
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