Typical price: £59
What is it: Flash-based MP3 and video player
What we think: Affordable but distinctly average in feature set and performance
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 5 November 2007
Tags: Archos, Archos 105, album art, spectrum, brightness
We like:
Design; price; fairly easy to use after practice; bookmarking option; drag and drop support
We don't like:
Average sound quality; no included software for video conversion; average battery life; poor screen
You might also need:
Earphones; Windows Media Player
CNET UK judgement:
A distinctly affordable player but very average performance and feature set reflects this. If you're eager to have video alongside your music and are on a tight budget, you'll probably be happy. If you're not fussed about video, or can stretch to a few more pounds, there are many superior alternatives
Full review:
French manufacturer Archos is best known for its flagship multimedia player, the 605 WiFi -- a superb product that won our prestigious 2007 Editors' Choice award. Continue Reading...
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