Archos 605 Wi-Fi Portable Media Player (80 GB) Review

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Archos 605 Wi-Fi Portable Media Player (80 GB) Review

Manufacturer: Archos

Model#: 5009.63

Weight: 4lbs
Height: 3"

Width: 1"
Length: 5"

Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Retail Price: ~~$349.99~~
Online Sale Price: $259.88
A discount of $90.11!
* Price is subject to change.

Features:

The 80 GB Archos 605 Wi-Fi bridges the gap between the PC and the TV; for the first time, you can stream content from the PC or the Internet to the TV or PMP--all through a wireless home network, the Archos 605, and the DVR Station
Play all your digital entertainment: movies, TV shows, photos and music
Record your favorite TV shows
Stream and watch videos from your PC
Download movies and music directly on your PMP using the Archos Content Portal

Featuring the highest quality video, touch-screen, and WiFi capabilities for streaming content either directly to the player screen or to a TV, the Archos 605 WiFi has the highest screen resolution (800x480) and the highest quality screen in a Portable Media Player (PMP). Use the touch-screen to easily operate the device with your finger or stylus. Personalize your Archos 605 WiFi to fit your unique lifestyle with an abundance of available plug-ins and accessories. Download content wirelessly and directly to your Archos 605 WiFi or stream movies, TV shows and music from your computer. With an optional Web browser plug-in, you can surf the Web and enjoy videos from online videos sites like DailyMotion and YouTube. Video recording - Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM in MPEG-4 AVI format with stereo sound, VGA resolution (640x480) at 30 or 25 frames per second through an optional DVR Station/DVR Travel Adapter Audio recording - Stereo line-in, WAV (IMA, ADPCM or PCM) format through an optional DVR Station/DVR Travel Adapter Optional Video Podcast plug-in - H.264 up to DVD resolution and AAC Optional Cinema Plug-in - MPEG-2 MP at ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound (5.1) Optional Internet plug-in - Opera Web browser and Adobe Flash Player for Web browsing Interfaces - USB 2.0 High-Speed Device (compatible USB 1.1), Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Media Transport Protocol (MTP) Power source - Internal Lithium-Ion Polymer battery Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates Battery life - 17 hours Music playback time, 5.5 hours Video playback time Dimensions - 4.8'' x 3.2'' x 0.75'' (122x82x20mm) Weight - 260 grams

User Submitted Archos 605 Wi-Fi Portable Media Player (80 GB) Reviews

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Date: 2009-01-07
too bad it will break on you
This could have been the best video player out there, but the product will break on you within a year. I already went through 2 of then, and I will no longer be an Archos customer after my experience. Until they improve their customer service and quality of products, stay away...far far away...

Date: 2009-01-04
GPS QUIRKS AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT
I bought the 605 wifi gps system which arrived only the next day. I tried to load up the DVD for the GPS only to realize that the 13 character map code was invalid. I called customer support to resolve the problem. After being on hold for 48 minutes a lady came on and promised to send me a new code within 24 hrs. Today is day 5 and I still cant get through to support/ customer service. On day 6 I was put on hold for 1 hr 17 minutes only to be cut off at the end. since then I have sent 7 e-mails but no reply. I have requested a return merchandise number but no reply and this is day 2. now i have the device but no gps and no ending solution to my problem. I would strongly advice people to stay away from this product (gps attachment) because there are too many unanswered questions which customer service/ support services are unwilling or unable to resolve.

Date: 2009-01-01
Great product
I don't understand the 1 and 2 star ratings on this device. although it has been replaced with the Archos 5 - same device in a sleeker, smaller package - the 605 is a great PMP at this price. I have mine for 2 years now and it works flawlessly. If you want a proprietary system that you are locked in to buy someone's media, then don't by an Archos. If you want an open system that looks like a hard drive to your computer and you can transfer ANY file to, then Archos is for you. In fact if you have DISH Network, Archos provides free software on their site to transfer movies (non-HD) from your DVR to your Archos. Overall, Archos is a great PMP and I highly recommend it for ALL your media requirements.

Date: 2009-01-01
Save you $
Total piece of crap. Returned it after a week of use. Better products out there. Crappy support from Archos.

Date: 2008-12-31
Good Portable Video Device for Home
Pros...
Can hold a "boatload" of downloaded movies and files
Just hook it up like an external drive
Has replaced the family DVD player (requires connectivity kit to TV)

Cons...
Nickel and dimed by the accessories and software which you really need
Not too great as a music player (software is poor)
DVR functionality is not practical to schedule with the docking station

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