Typical price: £115
What is it: Flash-based portable media player
What we think: Attractive and affordable, but the unimpressive screen hinders its desirability
Compare the Archos 405
Archos 405 compared to all other players
 Archos 405 |
 Apple iPod touch (3rd gen, 64GB) |
 Apple iPod touch (2nd gen) |
 Sony Network Walkman NW-E507 (1GB) |
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| Review date | 8 Feb 08 | 15 Sep 09 | 12 Sep 08 | 10 Jun 05 |
| Editor's rating |
7.0
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9.0
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9.0
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8.9
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| Price range | £115 |
£285.10 - £310.00
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£137.84 - £137.84
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| Review summary | 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 Read full review |
Apple's third-generation iPod touch may lack a camera, but, offering faster performance than its predecessors and new features, like voice control, it remains the cream of the portable-media-player crop. There's really no other device out there at the moment that can match its sublime combination of superb features and ease of use Read full review |
This is one of the best iPods ever made -- seriously -- and it's definitely worth upgrading if you're using an old or basic MP3 player. But keep in mind that with all the new features, it could be too much for people just looking for a portable music player. Still, the design is better than ever and most of its features are miles ahead of the competition Read full review |
The NW-E507 looks fabulous and sounds just as good. Top volume falls well short of the iPod, but then you don't want to break your ears. If this almost immaculate player has a flaw, it's this: the jukebox software is poorly designed. You'll have the smartest looking MP3 player on the street, but when it comes to transferring songs, you'll be cursing the software Read full review |
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