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What is it: High-capacity portable media player with Web browser and Wi-Fi
What we think: Outstanding video performance and great Web capabilities, but outdone in both fields by Cowon and Apple
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 October 2008
Tags: Archos, Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet, AAC, plain text, screens
We like:
Amazing screen; design; decent capacity options; revised interface; video subtitle support; accessories; optional PVR functionality; Flash 9 support
We don't like:
Additional-but-essential codecs cost more money; no 720p H.264 support; can't output to TV without costly adaptor
Also known as:
Archos Gen6; Archos Generation 6
You might also need:
DVR Station; GPS car holder; DVR Snap-on; Mini Dock; Battery Dock; Helmet Cam; FM Remote; Software plugins
CNET UK judgement:
If you can afford it and want the best combination of Web access and outstanding video performance, this is one of the only players in the world you need to consider, despite its flaws
Full review:
The latest Archos 5 is probably the most significant advancement for Archos to date. The French chaps have scrapped a great deal of what we criticised about past Archos devices -- though the Archos 605 WiFi was still good enough to win one of our Editors' Choice awards in 2007. Continue Reading...
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October 27, 2008
Posted by: red5
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Posted by: Charbax
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