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Reviews of the Archos 605 WiFi (160GB)

  • 8.7

    CNET Review

    August 30, 2007

    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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  • 9.4

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | July 5, 2009

    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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  • 10

    pcauthority.com.au

    By Staff writers | September 3, 2008

    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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  • 5.0

    wired.com

    By Rick Broida | August 12, 2008

    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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  • 8.5

    asia.cnet.com

    By Nate Lanxon | April 28, 2008

    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

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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

Product Photos

  • OVR
  • PALM
  • BUTTON
  • POCKET

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Archos 605 WiFi (160GB)

Buying Choices

605 160GB Portable Media Player - Silver from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $384.59

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