Shop for portable video players (pvps)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Archos 5 boasts an improved screen size, image resolution, and sound quality over its predecessor, but its Web browser and Flash media playback are disappointing for a product marketed on the strength of its Internet media capabilities. Read review

Specs: Digital AV player, 5 in x 0.5 in x 3.1 in, TFT 4.8 in - Color, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM), WMV, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG, 8.8 oz

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: Archos 705 WiFi is the biggest, baddest PVP on the market. What you get in screen size, however, you pay for in portability and picture quality. Read review

Specs: Digital AV recorder, 7.2 in x 0.8 in x 5 in, TFT 7 in - Color, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM), WMV, MPEG-4, 1.4 lbs

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Manufacturer description: ARCHOS, award-winning for its constant technology innovation and leadership in portable media players introduces a concept: the Internet Media Tablet. The ARCHOS 7 is the jewel of this range, redefining ... Read more

Specs: Digital AV player, 7.5 in x 0.6 in x 4.3 in, TFT 7 in - Color, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM), WMV, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG, 1.4 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Archos 5 boasts an improved screen size, image resolution, and sound quality over its predecessor, but its Web browser and Flash media playback are disappointing for a product marketed on the strength of its Internet media capabilities. Read review

Specs: Digital AV player, 5 in x 0.5 in x 3.1 in, TFT 4.8 in - Color, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM), WMV, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG, 8.8 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 177 reviews

The Bottom Line: Many prospective MP3/PVP buyers have been waiting patiently for this compact, easy-to-use, one-stop shop for media files--looks like the Toshiba Gigabeat S was worth the wait. Read review

Specs: Portable media center, 2.4 in x 0.6 in x 3.9 in, LCD 2.4 in - Color, MP3, WAV, WMA, 5.3 oz

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 56 reviews

The Bottom Line: The do-everything Archos 604 WiFi is completely stacked with awesome video playback, Web surfing, and other useful features, but the sluggish processor keeps the experience from being totally satisfying. Read review

Specs: Digital AV player, 5.2 in x 0.6 in x 3.1 in, TFT 4.3 in - Color, AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AC-3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, Protected WMV (DRM), 10.2 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Digital AV player, 3.9 in x 0.5 in x 3.1 in, TFT 3.5 in - Color, MP3, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM), AVI, WMV, MPEG-4, 5.1 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Archos 704 WiFi multimedia player looks amazing on paper, but the Web browsing isn't quite smooth enough. Still, as a video player it succeeds: the large screen size makes it ideal for planes, trains, and automobiles, though it's too big to be an everyday music player. Read review

Specs: Digital AV recorder, 7.2 in x 0.8 in x 5 in, TFT 7 in - Color, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM), WMV, MPEG-4, 1.3 lbs

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Proof positive that bigger isn't always better, the Archos AV700 fails to make the most of its wide-screen LCD. Read review

Specs: Digital AV recorder, 8.2 in x 0.8 in x 4.2 in, LCD 7 in - Color, MP3, WAV, WMA, WMV, DivX, MPEG-4, DivX 4.0, DivX 5.0, MPEG-4 SP, 20.1 oz

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Manufacturer description: Record video via AV input, supports timer and time shift Simultaneous playback and recording Share video, music and photos Built-in LAN networking, wireless networking out of the box Available USB ... Read more

Specs: Digital AV recorder, 2.2 in x 8 in x 7 in, MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, AVI, ISO, VOB, DivX, XviD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MPEG-2 TS

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite the Toshiba Gigabeat V30's excellent sound quality and rated battery life, there are better PVP choices. Read review

Specs: Portable media center, 4.9 in x 0.8 in x 3 in, LCD 3.5 in - Color, MP3, WAV, WMA, Protected WMA (DRM), WMV, 7.9 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Wolverine ESP may not be a fancy portable video player/recorder, but it gets the job done, particularly for digital photo enthusiasts. Read review

Specs: Digital AV recorder, 5.3 in x 0.9 in x 2.8 in, TFT 3.6 in - Color, AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, WMV, XviD, MPEG-1, MPEG-4, 10.2 oz

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Manufacturer description: The COOLWALKER MSV-01 is an ideal accompaniment to digital cameras for the easy storage and viewing of digital images. Image transfer to the MSV-01 is extremely easy, due to its ... Read more

Specs: Digital AV player, 3.2 in x 5.1 in x 1.4 in, TFT 2.5 in - Color, WAV, Motion JPEG, 12.3 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Wolverine ESP may not be a fancy portable video player/recorder, but it gets the job done, particularly for digital photo enthusiasts. Read review

Specs: Digital AV recorder, 5.3 in x 0.9 in x 2.8 in, TFT 3.6 in - Color, AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, WMV, XviD, MPEG-1, MPEG-4, 10.2 oz

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Manufacturer description: With the LaCinema Rugged, you'll be able to access and enjoy your files on any television. You can watch television shows and movies, listen to music, and create photo ... Read more

Specs: Digital AV player, 3.5 in x 5.7 in x 1.1 in, AAC, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, AC-3, Ogg Vorbis, AVI, VOB, WMV, XviD, H.264, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, 8.8 oz