Reviews of the Archos 605 WiFi (30GB)
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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 71/100. Comparing these reviews to 407534 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.
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fwd.five.tv
Review Summary: Like that gorgeous but slightly deranged French girl you met on holiday in Thailand, the 605 is tempting, infuriating and sporadically expensive. You might not be together for life but you'll never forget how good she looks.
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fwd.five.tv
Review Summary: Archos 605 Wifi is a personal video player (PVP) that can store from 30 GB to 160 GB, depending on model. Superb video resolution, excellent viewing angles and a 'kickstand' that can be folded out make this a great little video player. Oh, and it ...
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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
Manufacturer: Archos
Part number: 500948
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 0.6 in
- Height 3.2 in
- Weight 6.7 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 30 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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