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The Archos 605 WiFi is the flagship model of the French manufacturer's fifth generation of portab... (cnet.co.uk)

The touchscreen allows you to scroll through media without having to use the rocker switches on t... (techradar.com)

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We have collected and analysed 60 expert reviews and 427 user reviews from international sources. The alaScore™ for this product is 95/100 = Excellent. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 70/100. The average review date is 14-08-2007. We have compared these reviews to 223792 reviews from other MP3 & Media Players. Last update: 15-10-2008.

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Expert Reviews (60)

Archos 605 WiFi (160GB)

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With top-notch video resolution, incredible viewing angles, and integrated support for wireless movie downloads, the Archos 605 WiFi is the best of its breed.

Battery life is only average. Many users will need to shell out extra for software and hardware accessories they'll wish were included.

The Archos 605 WiFi portable video player is one of the best mobile distractions money can buy.

Starting at just $229, the Archos 605 WiFi refines the screen resolution and ...

Archos 605 WiFi

By Nate Lanxon (cnet.co.uk)

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The Archos 605 WiFi is the flagship model of the French manufacturer's fifth generation of portable media players. It boasts a great big 109mm touchscreen that's perfect for movies, and it supports an optional Opera browser for full Web access via wireles...

Sound quality; HD video support; easy-to-use Web browser and interface; screen quality; virtual keyboard; PDF support; runs on Linux

Many features require additional payment; no FM radio; no slot for stylus

A terrific media player and a delight to use. The optional plugins should be included as standard, though. That aside, full video support, a fully functioning Web browser and the sharpest screen we've seen makes this an absolute killer gadget and a media

The brushed aluminium finish is professional and impressiveFeatures When you'...

Archos 605 WiFi

By Paul Jasper (pcworld.com)

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Big, high-quality touch-screen, Wireless Internet access

Only 30GB of storage, TV hookup requires $100 extra

Wireless connectivity and a gorgeous touch screen make the Archos 605 WiFi a great video-viewing handheld.

For watching video on the go, the Archos 605 WiFi media player offers a near-...

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User Reviews (427)

"Best Portable Media Player"

By coolkide (cnet.com)

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Cnet says it right when they say this is the ...

Touch Screen, Video and Music Compability, Web Browser, Streaming files from computers

The only con I can think of is that the Loud Speaker could be a little louder, but that is a very minor con that I barely even notice

"Overall - good value for reasonable price."

By DSSood (cnet.com)

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Overall - reasonable value for reasonable pri...

It has lots of memory (30 GB), touch screen works well, I can use with TV using docking station and screen size is not small (4+ inches). Battery life is reasonable, lasts 4-5 hours.

Infrequent hangups - best thing is to press the power button for 10 seconds so that everything does not reset. If you use a pin, everything has to be reset. Add ins are expensive but if you don't buy some of them, the device is pretty much useless.

"Watch out - very poor quality"

By rlhiggins (cnet.com)

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Bad quality control and absolutely horrible c...

when it works it is everything the advertisements say it is. I have enjoyed it greatly.

I have owned mine for about 8 months. This is the 3rd time that I have had to send it back for repair. The first time was to replace a dead battery. The second time was to correct a problem with the internal speaker. Now the speaker is gone again.

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