Price range: £117.43
What is it: Flash-based portable media player
What we think: Attractive and affordable, but the unimpressive screen hinders its desirability
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 September 2007
Tags: archos, album, song, high quality
We like:
Sound quality; price; build; drag-and-drop support in Windows; expandability; SD slot
We don't like:
Average screen; many expandable elements require costly plugins; no kickstand
You might also need:
Headphones; Archos DVR dock
CNET UK judgement:
The Archos 405 is an attractive and affordable portable media player for those on a budget. It offers good sound quality and supports high-quality video, but the screen isn't anywhere near as good as it could be. If you can't afford the Archos 605, this may be what you're looking for
Archos 405 History
8 Feb 2008 in Crave
Archos launches 30GB version of 405 PMP
Archos has announced the launch of a 30GB version of its 405 PMP. This will add a whole load of life to the cute little portable DVR
24 Aug 2007 in Crave
Hands-on with the Archos 405 and DVR dock
We've got our gadget on with the brand new Archos 405 portable media player. If it was a member of the opposite sex, we'd consider looking twice in the bar. The question is, would we persuade them to come home with us?
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