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Reviews of the Archos 605 WiFi (160GB)

  • No Rating

    gadgetspeak.com

    By mfereday | February 23, 2008

    Review Summary: Archos has a long establish presence within the area of PMP (Personal Media Player) devices that have the capacity to provide a range of entertainment features.  Forming part of the company's latest range of PMPs is the Archos 605 WIFI.  As its title ...

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  • 5.0

    maximumpc.com

    By Michael Brown | January 28, 2008

    Review Summary: The touch screen works great-it's a much easier means of navigating the player's menus than the column of buttons on the right side of the device-so we can overlook the need to use a stylus. But if the touch screen is to blame for the screen's vaguely ...

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  • 8.3

    computershopper.com

    By Rich Grech | January 20, 2008

    Review Summary: From its overflowing feature set to its palatable price, the Archos 605 WiFi is simply the best portable video player we've seen.

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  • 8.0

    avreview.co.uk

    By Paul Lester | December 19, 2007

    Review Summary: In its simplest form you'll find you can copy across and play compatible audio, video and photos, but you can upgrade the cheap base unit with a number of add-ons that include a cinema plug-in to improve format support and add surround sound and a web ...

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  • No Rating

    digitalversus.com

    Review Summary: The Archos 605 WiFi sets the bar high for the competition with a touch screen, 800x480 pixel resolution, and a large storage capacity. It's too bad the optional plug-ins are so expensive...

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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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605 160GB Portable Media Player - Silver from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $269.99

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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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