CIAO Review on the Archos 105 - Colour: Silver 12/02/2008
Archos 105 2GB of Storage
Available RRP date - 06/2007
- Archos Introduction -
Archos was founded in 1988; originally it was a company dealing with only digital media storage; as the digital market grew so did trends into new ... Read review
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quality material. Custom made and perfectly adapted to the shape of your ARCHOS 105! Extremely resistant, the manufacturing process guarantees an extreme ease of application. Simple: You can apply it and remove it without leaving any trace. Your new skin is delivered ready to use. All you have to do is apply it by following the enclosed instructions. Shown visuals are only examples. It is up to you to personalize your device with the photo of your choice!
The ARCHOS 105, the ultra mini music player, movie and photo viewer, gives you 2GB of ... more
storage for carrying video, music and photos along with you. Featuring a 1.8'' colour screen to view your favorite videos and photos, it puts a new face on MP3 players with video playback. Your videos Store and play movies or clip videos. Watch your video in WMV format on the built-in 1.8" OLED color screen. Your photos Transfer your photos from a PC with the USB 2.0 high-speed interface - Store and view up to 20,000 photos1 (JPEG). Enjoy your photos on the 1.8" OLED color screen. Easily organize your files with intuitive browse. Your music Store and listen up to 1,000 songs Play the most popular music files such as MP3, WAV, WMA and protected WMA Easily organize songs with the enhanced ARCLibrary Customize your view by artist, album, type of music, title and create your playlist on the go. Charge and synchronize with your PC Charge your ARCHOS 105 via your computer's USB 2.0 port. Easily transfer your songs and playlists from your PC. In the Box: ARCHOS 105 USB 2.0 cable Headphones Quick start guide (full manual is included on ARCHOS 105 memory)
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ports and controls so that you can use your device in the case Secure magnetic clasp closure Hand made with elegant contrast overstitching Case uses a C-Clip to hold device in place, whilst leaving it and the device screen on display
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your device in an attractive; streamlined package. The Windshield Mount promotes reliability along with style and ease. Our New Gomadic Windshield Auto Holder is also the only mount on the market with a lifetime warranty and keeps you in touch on even the longest road trip. Here are just some of the highlights of this holder:
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(+) Great screen quality and size, built in speaker and stand. (-) The only downside is that it is fragile, and can be hard to get used to the on screen keyboard.
Advantages: great sound n video performance Disadvantages: size of storage
CIAO Review on the Archos 105 - Colour: Silver 12/02/2008
Archos 105 2GB of Storage
Available RRP date - 06/2007
- Archos Introduction -
Archos was founded in 1988; originally it was a company dealing with only digital media storage; as the digital market grew so did trends into new technologies, and Archos became a well-known brand within this market. This was a natural progression. Archos got into portable ... ...video.
Archos now is a below market price retailler in portable technologies, the reason being is due to Archos not being such a marketable brand like Apple but still highly regarded. If, you are not aware of Archos; it is highly likely that you have been using an Archos product without your knowledge. For example, anyone who has been through an electronic door while on a shopping trip, or had had their credit card scanned or even ... more
CIAO Review on the Archos 105 - Colour: Silver 12/02/2008 Archos 105 2GB of Storage Available RRP date - 06/2007
- Archos Introduction -
Archos was founded in 1988; originally it was a company dealing with only digital media storage; as the digital market grew so did trends into new technologies, and Archos became a well-known brand within this market. This was a natural progression. Archos got into portable media players (PMP) and specialised in storage data for entertainment in audio and video.
Archos now is a below market price retailler in portable technologies, the reason being is due to Archos not being such a marketable brand like Apple but still highly regarded. If, you are not aware of Archos; it is highly likely that you have been using an Archos product without your knowledge. For example, anyone who has been through an electronic door while on a shopping trip, or had had their credit card scanned or even used a 'touch-screen' monitor for map reading, or purchasing items, have at some point been in 'touch' with Archos, and it's French creator.
**- Who is Henri Crohas? -** Archos's creator, is Frenchman, Henri Crohas, he decided to use an anagram of his surname that incorporated a global recognition of a pioneering establishment during the late1980's> Crohas >became > Archos. Archos is Crohas.
<- The Archos 105 and the extras ->
*Whats in the package?*
What you get is a very well compact package that includes: The Archos 105 Portable Media Player> Battery Charger > Earphones > URL's Special support service> USB cable for PC/Mac compatibility> Manuals (PDF Format) // > Adobe Acrobat Software is required to view the document > All the descriptions and online support is available. There is an after sales Customer Support contact online on the web site http://www.archos.com.
- Graphics and feel of the 105 -
Graphically it is not too enhancing but gets the job done. It is slick in style and very rebust in shape and in handling. It appears styled on computer component manufacturer 'Creative', as they are very similar in look and feel. - Personally, it is not as chic as their competitors as in style and shape; however; functionally it is first class, perfect for the sound techies amongst you; who simply just want to play and listen to MP3 on a daily basis and of course if your wanting a MP3 Player on a shoestring.
- Performance - MP3 Quality - The 105 screen definition is excellent as is the sound and WMV playback streaming. Please note that the playback does not apply with DivX playback or Mobile video playback MP4. The MP3 Player only is compatible with JPEG customary images. That you can load off from a digital camera, the PC, or from the internet itself. The audio quality is crystal clear, of course depending on the size of file the MP3 file as the higher the size of the file the better the quality. It is also able to play SWF files - Flash content which makes it a little special; so screensavers become more interactive and fun. The exceptional WMV (Window Media Video) files is a wonderful accessory, so PC can work in tandom with this PMP, giving a lot more scope for entertainment and becomes very user friendly. Compatible with JPEG's and WAV files alike allowing most audio and video formats a platform to run on this superb PMP.
- Storage, a tad too little -
I find the 2GB is sufficient to play media but does needs wanting on storage I feel; especially if there is a lot of video files on the device. The transfer rates are fast due to the fast USB transfer fast - track Windows music browser software. What is a noticeable difference is that it is not an ipod. There are not so many features nor as stylish and slick. ------------------------------------------------ - Price -
Retails for £69.99; though online you can get it a lot cheaper, however, check feedback from suppliers before purchase. Amazon is a great source of information and the market place is definately worth a gander. For Price> I give it (8/10)
- My thoughts -
I fine looking machine. The same size as a Nokia 6300, except it is slightly thicker in depth; though as a simplestic PMP it is a great device and you've got to marvel at the application that has been installed; to get all the media file formats compatible. - running like clockwork - A weak area is the 'design' it looks lob-sided visually with the product front design. Visual balance is not what Archos products are about, I find. However, it is so savvy functionally, you could forgive it's awkwardness in look. Does not have the 'Wow' factor but certainly worth the money.
Thank you for reading and rating copyright 1st2thebar 2008 - CIAO - 12/02/2008
1st2thebar 12.02.2008 (12.02.2008)
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Advantages: Sharp screen, large enough to read subtitled shows, great sound quality Disadvantages: Weak battery, can only play DivX or XviD videos
'll soon forgot it. The 3.8" screen is more than enough to watch your favourite TV shows / music videos / etc. In fact, the screen is large enough and sharp enough to be able to watch subtitled TV shows with ease.
The photo viewer is also a nice feature, allowing you to display and rotate JPEG images on the player. Another nice touch is that you can zoom into the images, although the images can become quite pixellated.
The only real downfall to this player is the battery life. Archos advertises this player as having approximately 10.5hrs battery life when playing audio and 3.5hrs for playing video. This is more or less accurate, sometimes falling just short of the advertised values (though never by more than half an hour usually).
The only other thing that can be considered a downfall is that the screen can get fingerprints on it ...
