Archos 405

342 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 342 reviews of Archos 405. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the sound and size. The usability and performance also get good reviews. Many are negative about the durability. There are some mixed views about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Archos 405 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Archos 405

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 user reviews of Archos 405 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the memory and design are generally positive. The sound and usability also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the durability and performance.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Archos 405

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 user reviews of Archos 405 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the durability and size are overall positive. The performance and price also get good comments. Opinions are divided on the design. Some have doubts about the reliability and battery.

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59% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Archos 35

This sub-£100 media player will play almost any video and audio file you have.

Excellent codec support ; Impressive playback of 1080p video ; Small and light

Small, low-res screen ; Ugly interface ; Resistive touchscreen

With 8GB of internal storage, the Archos 35 can house around 10 films or 80 albums, but this is easily extended with a microSD card. A 16GB card can be found for under £15 nowadays, giving this device plenty of budget storage potential.

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : PC Advisor staff (techadvisor.co.uk)

Archos 405 digital audio and video player

If you liked the Archos 605 we reviewed recently but felt the asking price was a little steep, the Archos 405 digital media player may be for you.

It’s got fewer bells and whistles, but the Archos 405 mirrors the impressive performance of the Archos 605 WiFi at a more manageable price.

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Archos 405 review

Loaded with a 3.5in screen and a memory expansion slot, is the impressively built Archos 405 the flash droid we've all been looking for?

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by (mp4playerreviews.co.uk)

Archos 405 Portable Media Player Review

ARCHOS, the brand known to be an award-winning innovator and leaders in electronic products was also the first to bring to being the Wireless and the Touch screen technology. Archos 405 2GB MP4 Player is a product of this successful brand with a...

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : Techworld (techworld.com)

Archos 405 digital audio and video player

Itâ€™s got fewer bells and whistles, but the Archos 405 mirrors the impressive performance of the Archos 605 WiFi at a more manageable price.

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)

News from ARCHOS : Generation 5, Portable Media Player, ARCHOS 405, ARCHOS 605, ARCHOS 705

In the heart of London's Soho region, ARCHOS revealed details of some new products aimed at attracting your disposal income. Of course we were there.

Mobility is the way to go", this could well be the slogan adopted by companies such as ARCHOS, a global consumer electronics manufacturer concentrating in the field of portable digital entertainment. The company has recently announced its new line of...

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by (goodgearguide.com.au)

Archos 405

Simple and user-friendly interface, SD Card slot

Small screen with low resolution, which leads to some grainy pictures

It's got fewer bells and whistles, but the Archos 405 mirrors the impressive performance of the Archos 605 WiFi at a more manageable price.

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : PC Advisor staff (goodgearguide.com.au)

Archos 405 digital audio and video player

If you liked the Archos 605 we reviewed recently but felt the asking price was a little steep, the Archos 405 digital media player may be for you.

Simple and user-friendly interface, SD Card slot

Small screen with low resolution, which leads to some grainy pictures

It's got fewer bells and whistles, but the Archos 405 mirrors the impressive performance of the Archos 605 WiFi at a more manageable price.

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Donald Bell (cnet.com)

Archos 405 review: Archos 405

Archos 405

The Archos 405 offers a big, beautiful, glare-free screen, above-average audio quality, SD Flash memory expansion, and Mac/PC compatibility, at a very attractive price.

The Archos 405 has only 2GB of built-in memory; battery life is just average; and the lack of a kickstand or built-in speaker is disappointing for a PVP.

As the Archos 605 WiFi's little sib, the Archos 405 holds its own as one of the best portable video players for under $200.

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Donald Bell (cnet.com)

Archos 405 review

The Archos 405 ($169) is a smaller, more portable version of the Archos flagship product, the Archos 605 WiFi . Compared to the 605, the 405 does away with the touch-screen interface, Wi-Fi connectivity, and wireless download content partners. Still,...

The Archos 405 offers a big, beautiful, glare-free screen, above-average audio quality, SD Flash memory expansion, and Mac/PC compatibility, at a very attractive price.

The Archos 405 has only 2GB of built-in memory; battery life is just average; and the lack of a kickstand or built-in speaker is disappointing for a PVP.

As the Archos 605 WiFi's little sib, the Archos 405 holds its own as one of the best portable video players for under $200.

Aug, 2007

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