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Archos 605 80 GB Wi-Fi Multimedia Player

  • Capacity: 100 Movies, 800,000 Photos, or 45,000 Songs
  • 4.3 in Touch Screen Display
  • Supports: WAV, WMA, PCM, MP3, ADPCM, and protected WMA (DRM) Audio
  • MPEG-4, WMV, and protected WMV (DRM) Video
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (38 reviews)
Prices starting at $257.99 Compare Prices
 
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    • Fantastic
    • - Lee from Hawaii!
    • "Great For Video Viewing"
    • - Tony from South San Francisco, CA
    • "THE ULTIMATE MEDIA PLAYER"
    • - ogkush805 from Santa Maria, CA
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    Professional review from

    whathifi.co.uk

    • Product Rating: 5 star(s) Archos 605 WiFi
      by Online Shopper
    • Pros: Quite large; still not very pretty
    • Cons: Capacious storage; top-drawer video; bags of features
    • Comments:
      Excellent storage capacity and top video performance make this a cracking buy...
    • Read full review at whathifi.co.uk
     

    Professional review from

    digitaltrends.com

    • Archos 605 Wi-Fi 160 GB
      by Online Shopper
    • Comments:
      Because of the Archos's USB 2.0 compatibility, files can be quickly transferred to the device in the absence of a Wi-Fi network connection. Charging the device can also be accomplished... ...
    • Read full review at digitaltrends.com
     

    Professional review from

    goodgearguide.com.au

    • Product Rating: 4 star(s) Archos 605 WiFi
      by Online Shopper
    • Pros: None.
    • Cons: There is no dedicated power cable, you have to charge via USB
    • Comments:
      The Archos is attractive, good value for money and well-designed, with an intuitive layout and high-quality screen. Charging is a hassle, however. ...
    • Read full review at goodgearguide.com.au
     

    Professional review from

    maximumpc.com

    • Product Rating: 2.5 star(s) Archos 605 WiFi
      by Michael Brown
    • Pros: Touch-screen works great; better screen res than old version.
    • Cons: Lousy battery life; 10% surcharge for Opera; hazy-looking screen.
    • Comments:
      The Archos 604 has been one of our favorite digital media players since its introduction late last year. Our opinion of the new Archos 605 WiFi�€"which adds a high-resolution touch screen and wireless networking capabilities�€"isn�€™t as lofty. Click Rea...
    • Read full review at maximumpc.com
     

    Professional review from

    zdnetindia.com

    • Product Rating: 4.35 star(s) Archos 605 WiFi (160GB)
      by Online Shopper
    • Pros: 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.
    • Cons: Battery life is only average. Many users will need to shell out extra for software and hardware accessories they'll wish were included.
     

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