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Reviews of the Archos 605 WiFi (160GB)

  • 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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  • 7.8

    askmen.com

    By Aaron Broverman | August 8, 2008

    Review Summary: If you've got a long road trip on the horizon or you take public transit everyday, make your journey enjoyable with the Archos 605 WiFi.

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  • 8.0

    igizmo.co.uk

    By Jamie Carter | August 1, 2008

    Review Summary: Choosing the 605 is like buying into a concept rather than simply buying yet another gadget. And if you thought the Touch or the iPhone were addictive, the 605 will keep you busy 24/7. Time to dump your friends

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  • 8.0

    techradar.com

    Review Summary: The white plastic side buttons get grubby quickly, and it's not exactly a pocket-sized PMP. The contrast could be better

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  • No Rating

    gadgetspeak.com

    By paul_smart | March 14, 2008

    Review Summary: Doing my Internet searches I found it at a best price of £173.24 including free delivery from the first link below

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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: $269.99

See prices from 1 store

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