Archos 605 wifi

Advantages: Great size screen, generous amount of memory, simple interface
Disadvantages: Chunky design, not as portable as some devices,

...If you are an i-pod loyal looking for a new video device than look elsewhere, but for those seeking an alternative look no further. The Archos 605 provides a worthy alternative to the I-pod video, although it suffers from a less ergonomic design and is heavier due in part to the hard drive. However where it does better the ipod is it's durability with a rugged case and strong solid build quality feel to the buttons it will be hard to break. The large screen makes viewing a pleasure and the battery is capable, in my experience, of at least 5 hours solid video playback but i am yet to meet the claim of 17 hours music playback advertised with the unit averaging about 13-15 hours without recharge. The interface is simple and straight forward and should take a short period of time to familiarize yourself with. The memory is generous...

ckhawk 10.05.2008 · Read review
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Review of Archos 605 WIFI

Archos 605 Wifi all round reveiw.

Advantages: Great screen quality and size, built in speaker and stand.
Disadvantages: The only downside is that it is fragile, and can be hard to get used to the on screen keyboard.

... "Archos 605 Wifi" This product is certainly an eye catching piece, when pulling this Archos out of your pocket in a social environment then you are sure to be asked questions about it. The first thing you may notice is the screen, it is a high resolution screen, 800x480 pixels, 4.3'' TFT LCD touch screen. It is an absolute crystal clear picture and watching movies or viewing pictures is so pleasing when you can see every last detail with out any blur or fuzziness. If watching videos is what you want from your portable device then Archos 605 or any Archos is a good choice. It is also possible to buy a DVR Station from Archos or any technology shop or electrical retailer. This device allows you to record live TV be it Sky, Virgin media or terrestrial TV. You can then play the recorded items back on the TV through the DVR station...

MetalLivesOn 06.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Archos 605 WIFI

Archos 605 is the perfect portable media device

Advantages: Idiot proof software, excellent video quality and sound quallity, record of tv... (see above)
Disadvantages: plugins needed to play certain video formats off the internet and surf internet, hardware for tv

...The "Ipod Touch" is undoubtedly a brilliant machine if your interested in the various "apps" and games etc. it has to offer. The archos 605 WIFI will never act as a dog whistle or allow you to drink a virtual pint, but for the costumer wanting intelligent simplicity in an excellent MP4 player the Achos 605 is for you. The archos 605 WIFI offers several features. It can record from a digital T.V. (which the Ipod cannot), it offers a programe guide to preset recordings, it can play downloaded films, adobe acrobat documents, music and photos either via computer link or directly from the internet, it can play flash videos of around 40% of video sites including google video, dailymotion and youtube, it can be used for answering emails or buying and selling on any site via credit card as well as becoming a member of any site and it can play...

coneill659 09.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Archos 605 WIFI

The new 605 - an improvement, but not perfect

Advantages: Great for travel entertainment, impressive mic, touch screen
Disadvantages: Plugins cost extra, annoying "buy this addon" reminders, not so great battery life

...Overall Rating: 76% I've owned lots of Archos media players over the last couple of years - starting with the old 300 series, then two 500 series ones, and quite recently the 605 Wifi. If there's one thing I love about it, it's the touch screen. If there's one thing I definitely don't love, it's the attitude the developers behind the firmware - it constantly bugs you to buy things. 'Buy this plugin now!', 'buy the stand so you can connect it to a TV!', 'buy this accessory to improve your experience!'. The worst part of this is that even if you own the accessories it's badgering you to purchase, it will continue to nag you when they're not connected. However, while this is quite agitating, the overall experience of the product is a good one. The Archos 605 is a little harder to use than the older ones, but that's a given since it...

Ultima2876 25.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Archos 605 WIFI

Archos 605 wifi

Advantages: Screen quality, navigation,
Disadvantages: slight hum from HDD when loding data

...i purchased the Archos 605 Wifi 160Gb model last christmas and there is only one word that could describe this player AMAZING, the wide range of features that the palyer offers to the user is unbileavable, the ability to drag and drop files from pc or mac directly o to the player without the need for any third party software makes it quick and easy to to load data, the player supports a wide range of file formats including some HD formats but additional plugins are required for some formats which are available from the conten protal on the device using the wifi connection or through a pc from the archos website, the image quality of the display is far supirior to others that are on the market the navigation is simple and easy to follow with the large screen it makes it a dream to use. to use the web browser additional plugins are...

Mattrob199 02.10.2008 · Read review
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Review of Archos 605 WiFi 160 GB

Archos 605- The world in your pocket!

Advantages: Great features and Wi-Fi enabled!
Disadvantages: Wi-Fi features have to be downloaded...

...As mutimedia players go, the Archos 605 is a fairly good one. The LCD screen is big enough to give quality picture but small enough to fit in any pocket comfortably. Its Wi-Fi capabilities allow it to surf the internet as well as its competitors. This 30GB version can hold 15000+ songs, 50000+ pictures or 7 or 8 films. It is also fairly good value as the equivalent IPod Touch would easily cost more. Versions with higher memory are also available. The touch screen works well and is very useful for navigating the various menus or surfing the web. You can also record TV programs directly onto the hard drive via the AV conectors. You can then playback the programs you have recorded anytime! The built in speakers give high quality sound at high or low volumes and headphones work equaly well. Overall, the Archos 605 Wi-Fi is fun...

Orangeman19 12.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Archos 605 WIFI 30GB

Why Buy An I-Pod? - Archos 605 with WiFi

Advantages: Large Screen, Lightweight & WiFi Enabled
Disadvantages: Only 4Gb, WiFi could be quicker

...Archos 605 WiFi Whats In The Box? Archos 605 Unit Earphones Player Sleeve ARCHOS USB cable Adapter for DVR Station Gen 5 Instruction Manual Written In French, English, German, Spanish & Italian Features The Archos 605 allows you to read PDF files, Create your own photo slideshows with music and transition effects, Full player customisation is possible if you download the relevent plug-ins from the manufacturers website, It has a built in loud speaker with high quality sound output which is really loud and clear, A Web navigation function which allows for video playback and streaming with optional Web Browser plug-in available, The WiFi connection allows you to play stored digital files on your computer or download new files direct to the unit, File organisation is made easy with the ARCLibrary software...

Gangsta-ash 27.12.2007 (02.02.2008) · Read review
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Review of Archos 605 WiFi 160 GB

605 wifi a great media player

Advantages: wifi, great screen, internet browser, media streamer
Disadvantages: hidden costs for plug ins

...I ordered my Archos 605 80gb wifi from curry's digital and went to collect in store. After the first charge which takes forever using the supplied usb connector (48 hours for the charge light to flash fully charged) I was ready to start using my player. One of the first things i discovered is that to get maximum usefulness out of the 605 you will need to hand over more of your hard earn cash. these include cinema plug ins, web browser around 20 euro's each. Then if you wish to use the player to play videos on your tv or record from a video source you will need to shell out around a further £50 for the DVR station. This I seriously recommend as it charges the 605 when docked much quicker than the usb cable and allows you to charge it without a computer. But back to the player itself, the screen quality is great i can find that it is...

harry1511 03.11.2007 · Read review
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Review of Archos 605 WIFI 80GB

Archos 605 WiFi 160 GB Review

Advantages: Record from TV/DVD, Excellent for watching movies, has many features
Disadvantages: Expensive upgrades, poor inbuilt speaker, limited for gamers

...The Archos 605 WiFi has many features such as the option to record from the television, to surf the internet, it even has the ability to be used as a GPS. One downside is a lot of these features require additional money to be spent. If you're a gamer then you might be a little disappointed by the fact that the with the Archos 605 you will be limited to only playing flash games. The Archos 605 basically just isn't a gaming device. If gaming is your main focus then you would be better off with a sony PSP or the GP2X. You can also store/view pictures, which is a pretty ordinary feature on such a device but still appreciated. The touchscreen though not completely necessary in most cases does seem to work pretty well. One thing I did notice about the Archos 605 is that the sound quality of the inbuilt speaker is pretty poor...

Ruraji 19.08.2008 · Read review
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Review of Archos 605 WiFi 160 GB

Archos 605, the ugly iPod touch??

Advantages: Huge storage, good screen quality, best device of its type.
Disadvantages: You have to pay for extra plug-ins, heavy, ugly.

...made particullarly clear to the buyer and that is that you have to pay extra for the web browser, the extra audio codec and podcast format. These are quite expensive considering that you have already paid a lot for the device. I recommend the web browser, but if you do not listen / watch podcasts then the podcast plug-in is useless and you might aswell save a bit of money. The audio codec is only good if you watch a lot of movies. The sound quality is very good through headphones, however, the speaker quality is poor when playing at full volume. I recommend the Archos 605 WiFi to people that NEED the extra storage, however, if you have under 32GB of media that you will put on the device, the I suggest you go for the iPod Touch or iPhone....

olliecoleshill 28.05.2008 · Read review
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