Archos 605 WiFi

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Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1250 reviews of Archos 605 WiFi. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and portability. The price and performance also get good reviews, but the battery and reliability get less positive reviews. There are some mixed comments about the durability.

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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 605 WiFi is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Archos 605 WiFi

alaTest has collected and analyzed 289 user reviews of Archos 605 WiFi from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the design and portability are generally positive. The price and performance also get good reviews, whereas reviews about the storage and durability are different. Many are critical about the reliability.

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69% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Archos 605 WiFi

alaTest has collected and analyzed 448 user reviews of Archos 605 WiFi from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are mixed comments on the durability and portability. There are some less positive reviews about the battery and reliability.

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62% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Jonathan Bray (trustedreviews.com)

Archos 605 WiFi 30GB

If you want a widescreen video player Apple is the only fruit, right? Wrong. Archos shows its class with the 605.

The fact that you get 30GB of storage, a touch-sensitive 800 x 480 4.3in widescreen and Wi-Fi in a product costing less than £200 is amazing. Add in its wireless streaming, TV recording ability, good looks and ease of use and you've got a product...

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Archos Archos 605 WiFi review

A long haul flight with this would be a joy

Capacious storage ; top-drawer video ; bags of features

Quite large ; still not very pretty

The PC peripheral finally hits the mainstream with this easy-to-use touchscreen device offering loads of extras

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : David Price (techadvisor.co.uk)

Archos 605 WiFi portable media player

Sleek, light and beautifully designed, this successor to the Archos 604 WiFi ups the ante in several ways. The screen resolution and battery life have both been boosted and there's more storage on offer - the 605 range goes all the way up to a mighty...

The Archos is attractive, good value for money and well-designed, with an intuitive layout and high-quality screen. Charging is a hassle, however.

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Archos 605 Wi-Fi review

From playing, to recording, to streaming, to surfing, the Archos 605 WiFi does a bunch of stuff. But, does it do its ‘bunch of stuff' well?

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : stuffmagazine (stuff.tv)

Archos605 Wi-Fi

Preview: Archos' latest pocket video trouper brings support for flash video, an improved UI and a glorious new screen. But does it have the skills to get mainstream love?

Improved screen. New range of capacities. Now supports flash video. Built-in EPG.

Dock is still an optional extra. Wi-Fi set up was tricky on previous model.

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : stuffmagazine (stuff.tv)

Archos 605 Wi-Fi Preview

Preview: Archos' latest pocket video trouper brings support for flash video, an improved UI and a glorious new screen. But does it have the skills to get mainstream love?

Improved screen. New range of capacities. Now supports flash video. Built-in EPG

Dock is still an optional extra. Wi-Fi set up was tricky on previous model

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by (mp4playerreviews.co.uk)

Archos 605 WiFi MP4 Player

Archos is an innovator in bringing pocket entertainment products to market with its constant technology and is a leader in portable media players nowadays. The company strongly believes that entertainment should be portable and personal. The company...

The Archos 605 video player comes with one year limited warranty for parts and labour.

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Archos 605 WiFi 30GB

Archos 605 WiFi 30GB is a portable video player perfect for watching movies anywhere. This PVP has an 800 x 480 resolution in a 116.84 mm top-notch touch screen. This device is WiFi ready that allows you to wirelessly download and store your favourite...

Like that gorgeous but slightly deranged French girl you met on holiday in Thailand, the 605 is tempting, infuriating and sporadically expensive. You might not be together for life but you’ll never forget how good she looks. Archos 605 WiFi 30GB is...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Archos 605 WiFi

Archos 605 Wifi is a personal video player (PVP) that can store from 30 GB to 160 GB, depending on model. Superb video resolution, excellent viewing angles and a 'kickstand' that can be folded out make this a great little video player. Oh, and it...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Jamie Carter (igizmo.co.uk)

Archos 605 30GB

A bright and breezy OS hosts features galore

Enjoyable OS and streaming video

Stuttering web browser

Choosing the 605 is like buying into a concept rather than simply buying yet another gadget. And if you thought the Touch or the iPhone were addictive, the 605 will keep you busy 24/7. Time to dump your friends

Aug, 2008

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