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Reviews of the Archos 605 WiFi (160GB)

  • 8.0

    theinquirer.net

    By Rob Kerr | September 27, 2007

    Review Summary: If Archos is truly serious about taking on Apple Ipod Touch, it's going about it the right way in price. The Touch is going for $399 for just a 16GB model, which is the same price for Archos 605 Wifi 160GB. The 30GB is priced at the same as the Apple ...

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  • 7.8

    pcworld.com

    By Paul Jasper | September 22, 2007

    Review Summary: At twice the screen size and five times the resolution of the video iPod, I loved watching video on the Archos 605 WiFi. With wireless connectivity and the optional DVR Station, you'll never be short on video content--and it plays music, shows photos, ...

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  • 9.0

    trustedreviews.com

    Review Summary: The fact that you get 30GB of storage, a touch-sensitive 800 x 480 4.3in widescreen and Wi-Fi in a product costing less than -200 is amazing. Add in its wireless streaming, TV recording ability, good looks and ease of use and you've got a product that ...

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  • 8.0

    personal computer world

    By Paul Lester | September 17, 2007

    Review Summary: The fifth generation of the popular media player has arrived

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  • 8.0

    Computeract!ve

    By Paul Lester | September 17, 2007

    Review Summary: Archos has a deservedly good reputation in the portable media field and has just released its new fifth-generation line-up - a series led by the 605 Wifi.

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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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