Yamaha Home TheaterArchos 5 (60GB)
Manufacturer: Archos Part number: 501117
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- 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.
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CNET editors' review
Archos 5 (60GB) price range: $199.99 - $338.37
- Reviewed by: Donald Bell
- Reviewed on: 09/25/2008
- Updated on:11/26/2008
- Released on: 08/19/2008
The good: The Archos 5 portable video player offers a large, high-resolution touch-screen display, Wi-Fi, music playback, photos, Flash video and game compatibility, a PDF reader, Mac and PC compatibility, built-in speaker, integrated kickstand, and optional DVR, GPS, and 3G capabilities.
The bad: The Archos 5 requires a proprietary USB cable for charging and transferring content, the glossy design is quickly marred with fingerprints, older Archos accessories are incompatible, some applications are still in beta, and you'll need to pay extra to activate many of the player's more desirable features.
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.
Editors' note: The following review has been updated to reflect product firmware updates that have increased battery life, improved system stability, and expanded audio format support. The product rating has not changed.
The Archos 5 is a beautiful touch-screen media player offered in several high-capacity models (60GB, 120GB, and 250GB). Archos made a splash with 2007's 605 WiFi, an Editors' Choice winner and one of the first portable media players to offer a full Web browser along with a host of video and music playback features. The features we loved in the 605 WiFi are still here in the Archos 5, but there are some notable drawbacks that prevent the product from realizing its potential.
Design
Archos is promoting the Archos 5 as a Wi-Fi Internet tablet, but its chromed plastic enclosure and 5-inch touch screen look more like a luxury GPS unit. In fact, for an extra $129 you actually can use the Archos 5 as a relatively sophisticated in-car GPS system. Unlike its predecessor, the 605 WiFi, the Archos 5 is controlled almost entirely by its touch screen, with the exception of a power button and volume rocker on the top edge of the device. A 3.5mm headphone output is located midway up on the left edge, making the gadget more awkward to hold than the 605 WiFi. Thankfully, a built-in kickstand folds out from the back of the Archos 5 for hands-free viewing.
The Archos 5 measures 5 inches wide, 3 inches tall, and 0.5 inch thick (or 0.75 inch thick for the 120GB and 250GB versions), making it not much bigger than the 605 WiFi. Despite its similar size, Archos was able to squeeze an extra half-inch of screen onto the Archos 5 by removing the redundant physical controls found on the company's previous players and placing the integrated speaker on the right edge of the device instead of the front.
Another surprising design change from Archos is the use of a glossy-coated screen instead of the matte, antiglare screens that have been a hallmark of its previous products. Combined with the Archos 5's glossy, reflective enclosure, Archos has created an ideal breeding ground for fingerprints and smudges.
Another small, but significant design feature that distinguishes the Archos 5 from previous Archos PVPs is the use of new proprietary dock connection. We've given Archos some flack before on its use of a nonstandard connector for its USB cable, but the upshot of the unique dock connection has been its compatibility with Archos accessories such as battery packs, FM tuners, video cameras, and AV docks. The introduction of a new dock connection on the Archos 5 has severed its compatibility with existing Archos accessories, with the exception of the in-car GPS cradle. Archos is busy making new accessories for the Archos 5 (including the new Archos 5 DVR Station); however, early adopters have only a few options currently and users looking to upgrade from older models may feel some resentment over replacing their existing accessories.
Features
The Archos 5 has plenty of features to brag about, including music and video playback, a photo viewer, Opera Web browser, Flash 9 video and game support, a PDF reader, e-mail support, and an integrated video download store. You also get optional support for digital video recording and output through the latest Archos DVR Station, and support for 3G and 3.5G HSDPA wireless connections through the use of USB modem dongles offered by your mobile carrier.
Despite the manufacturer's protest that Archos 5 shouldn't be categorized as a mere portable video player, video playback is the Archos 5's strongest feature. Out of the box, the Archos 5 offers support for AVI, WMV, MPEG4, and Flash video content with no transcoding necessary for videos sized at or below 640x480. Although Archos makes no mention of it, we were happy to see that DRM-protected WMV videos from Amazon's Video On-Demand service played on the Archos 5 with no problem. For an extra $20, you can outfit the Archos 5 with a high-definition software plug-in to enable 720p video playback from WMV HD, MPEG4, or MPEG-2 files (including VOB and DivX formats). To play h.264 videos, you'll need to throw another $20 at the Archos 5 for a Podcast media plug-in, which also enables AAC audio playback.
The music player of the Archos 5 is essentially identical to the 605 WiFi, although the design is more elegant. By default, the music player supports MP3, WMA (including DRM-protected files), FLAC, Ogg, and WAV files (with format support for AAC available as a $20 plug-in). You can also set up the Archos 5 to stream music over Wi-Fi from nearby computers or stream conventional Internet radio stations (sorry, no Pandora). During playback, the Archos 5's music player displays album artwork, allows for your music library to be sorted by ID3 tags, and gives you the ability to bookmark long files such as lectures and audiobooks. A five-band graphic EQ is included, but the 605 WiFi's independent bass boost setting is not.
The Archos 5 is clearly more than a portable video player, but it is no more deserving of the Internet Media Tablet moniker than Apple's iPod Touch. Like the Safari Web browser used on the iPod Touch or iPhone, the Opera Web browser included on the Archos 5 provides an above-average mobile Internet experience, but there are some blind spots. Because the Flash 9 support on the Archos 5 exists outside of the Opera Web browser as an independent application, many Web sites and services are incompatible. During our tests, we found that simple Flash video sites such as YouTube worked fine, while sites such as Hulu, CNET TV, ABC, and Comedy Central, stalled the browser or played only the preroll advertising associated with the video.
Flash-based interactive online radio stations such as Pandora, Slacker, and Last.fm suffered similar fates, loading incompletely or not at all. For all of the complaints laid against Apple for not offering Flash media support on the iPhone or iPod Touch, Apple's use of dedicated applications offers users a workaround for streaming content from many of the services mentioned above.
An e-mail application is also included with the Archos 5, however, at the time of this review the e-mail program launches with a disclaimer that it is still in beta development. Beta may be an understatement, considering we could never successfully send or receive e-mail without witnessing an error message or complete crash of the application. We easily setup our POP and Gmail accounts using the Archos 5, however, sending and receiving e-mail is a little slow and browsing large volumes of e-mail isn't pretty. That said, if the Archos 5 wants to earn a reputation as an Internet tablet, it shouldn't ship a product with an admittedly half-baked e-mail application.
Performance
Video playback on the Archos 5 is stunning. The 800x600 resolution display on the Archos 5 is bright and crisp, rivaled only by the Cowon A3 when it comes to clarity and color. We're not thrilled with the decision to ditch the matte, reflection-fighting screen of the 605 WiFi, however, the glossy screen does make the Archos 5 a more attractive-looking product.
Audio performance is improved slightly over the 605 WiFi, with noticeably better detail, volume output, and stereo imaging. An assortment of EQ presets are included, along with a custom five-band EQ and balance controls.
The overall snappiness of the Archos 5 user interface is much better than previous efforts, because of the 600MHz ARM Cortex processor at the heart of the system. Applications launch faster and the lag time of the touch-screen keyboard is noticeably better than the 605 WiFi.
Unfortunately, the increased processor speed and screen size of the Archos 5 could take a toll on battery life. Archos originally estimated the Archos 5's battery life at a pitiful 12 hours of audio and 4 hours of video, however, a firmware update (version 1.1.01) promises to nearly double battery life up to 22 hours of audio and 7 hours of video. We'll update this review with battery drain results from CNET Labs once testing is complete.
Final thoughts
In the end, the Archos 5 is burdened by the same problems we found on the equally ambitious Cowon Q5W: the product promises more than it can deliver and it's expensive (especially after investing in software and hardware add-ons). Granted, the Archos 5 is much prettier than the Cowon Q5W, but compared with Apple's iPod Touch, the Archos 5's larger screen and deeper capacity aren't enough to recommend it over the iPod's superior interface, accessory compatibility, and Web browser.
If you're just looking for a portable video player with a large screen, broad file support and plenty of storage, don't overlook Archos' own 605 WiFi simply because it's a year old. The comparable Cowon A3 is also worth a look, if you can live without Wi-Fi in your PVP.
User reviews
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Really Really nice!! Did Cnet really review it?
by Brodrocket on October 7, 2008
Pros: Free Internet Radio and TV. Super Sharp screen, plays any video file, web browser fast than an iPod. Starts at 60GB.
Cons: The email client acts fluky. They say it will be updated in next software release.
Summary: OK, what the heck are the reviewers talking about? Did they take it with them everywhere, sleep with it, eat with it like I did. First off, the battery life ...
Summary: OK, what the heck are the reviewers talking about? Did they take it with them everywhere, sleep with it, eat with it like I did. First off, the battery life is like way better than 4 hours on video. I put the screen brightness down to the middle level and got 5 1/2 hours of video playback. Why buy a dedicated internet radio from Terratec or Asus for $200-400 when it comes free on the Archos (OK, ya have to register to get it - big deal). 800x480 pixel screen is sharper than a tack - not seen anything better and any portable device. It plays .swf and .flv files. iPod cannot. This is major man!! I got the DVR Station and I play flash games on in my Sony 32" TV. Internet is lot faster than on the old 605 from last year. Don't know why davemhead couldn't get wifi working. Works great for me. Oh yeah, and you can get it in 250 friggen gigabytes! Archos plays full size DVD movie files and HD playpack plug-in to come. Hmmm, $349 for both itouch and Archos5. One has 32GB the other 60GB of storage. One plays flash game files and flash videos, the other doesn't. One does fake tricks to show you an internet site, the other shows you a real website. Excellent web and video portable device. The DVR Station really shows the beauty of the video playback watching it on a tv. Highly highly recommend this, it will not dissapoint (I read all 97 pages of their manual too, I bet cnet didn't). It rocketh my brethern, it rocketh.
12 out of 12 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best product since the Apollo rocket
by Charbax on September 25, 2008
Pros: Best screen in the world, best processor in the world, best storage in the world, best codecs support in the world (now with HD), HSDPA (with Dongle), Flash video support in the browser Youtube/Dailymotion/GoogleVideo...
Cons: The Archos 5G is going to be even better cause it has the HSDPA built-in, but storage, pricing and availabillity of the 5G model is not available yet.
Current firmware is slightly buggy, but should be fixed in firmware updates soon.Summary: Donald Bell posts several errors in his review. Video resolution support is 720x576 without the HD 1280x720 plugin installed, not 640x480. The Archos 5 has several advantages over the iPod ...
Summary: Donald Bell posts several errors in his review. Video resolution support is 720x576 without the HD 1280x720 plugin installed, not 640x480. The Archos 5 has several advantages over the iPod Touch and the Archos 605 WiFi, not the other way around. Archos is the only company supporting Flash video the way they do, in pure full screen streaming. Try getting full Youtube, Dailymotion, Google Video, Myspace TV and more support on any other device the way this one does it.
The browser on the Archos 5 is 5 times faster then the iPhone 3G or iPod Touch browser. I don't know what Donald Bell has smoked when he is saying that the web browser dissapoints. Sure it's got 1 or 2 bugs in the current firmware, but it loads NYT.com in less then 3 seconds, Engadget.com in less then 5 seconds, it requires no horizonthal scrolling because of the 800x480 resolution screen.
Sure the mail client is currently beta, but it works fine for me. And you can easilly load the full AJAX version of Gmail anyways in the browser and use that very effectively.
Other then recommending people to consider getting the Archos 5G with built-in HSDPA, if that suits their HSDPA needs and convenience of having HSDPA built-in. Only thing I would say the Archos 5 currently misses is support for third party applications. But just as Apple took a while to release their app store as a firmware update, I am confident that Archos can release support for Android applications at some point in the next few months. This would make this device even more future proof, and would replace the need to buy an Android phone or an iPhone just to get access to HSDPA based social networking and instant messaging applications.
Also I believe this totally trashes the iPhone, cause you don't need a big screen on your phone. Just use a very cheap other $8 phone in your other pocket for your basic voice needs. And then anything that is about video or using the Internet, the Archos 5 is the best solution ever made.
You can find more information about this product on my site at http://forum.archosfans.com12 out of 17 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Product! Small issues, but those are being fixed.
by Scotty2260 on January 1, 2009
Pros: Extremely high-quality display (I get compliments all the time)
Great multi-functionality (this thing can do pretty much everything)
Easy to use
Endless customization options (minus an important one.. read cons)Cons: Still a little glitchy
Cant customize menus
Poor Support (if you need it..)
Not as many third-party add-ons as IpodSummary: First off let me say I have read many reviews of the product, watched videos, read the manual, and did a lot of research before buying. I read what many ...
Summary: First off let me say I have read many reviews of the product, watched videos, read the manual, and did a lot of research before buying. I read what many reviewers commented as "bad" things about it, and I have found through personal experience that most of them are not true and are based solely on a faulty device rather than a working one. Granted they should be tested to work correctly before shipping, but still you can't give a product a bad review because you happened to get one that was broken. Get it replaced then review.
Assuming you have already read the Cnet review: you know what this thing can do and so my review is aimed at giving counter-arguments to the bad things some people say.
First of all, many reviews of the product comment on glitches. They note that it crashes a lot or has some other kind of processing issue. But you must know that these reviews were done when the product was first released. Since then Archos has provided many firmware updates which fix most issues. I've had it for over a week and it has only crashed once because I was trying to load too many websites at a time. A glitch? Yes. A big deal? Not at all.
The battery life on the Archos is always increasing with firmware updates. The product now states "22 hours audio; 8 hours video" and I can personally attest to the battery life. I started playing music in the morning; it played all day and through a party at night, and was still playing when I woke up the next morning. Over 22 hours.
The touch screen is very responsive. Many times I am amazed when I click a small link on a website expecting it not to work and the Archos knows what I clicked. It is really a joy to use.
Added cost of plug-ins? Yes its true that some file types require additional plug-ins to play. However, I have never encountered one of these file types because they are the less-common ones. All of my music files and videos have worked. If you do have some files which are a different type just use a free conversion tool on your computer and convert them to a working type. It's really not that hard, and it?s free.
Added cost of add-ons? I DO NOT understand why people complain about this. So you have to pay $90 for the DVR add-on. How much would a stand-alone DVR cost? A few hundred at least. You pay less money, and it?s more convenient because it?s all in one device. Archos never claimed it could do this out-of-the-box, so you have nothing to complain about miss-representation. I will challenge you to buy an mp3 player, a video player, a PDA, and a DVR and I will guarantee you that you will pay more money than if you had just bought the Archos and the DVR add-on. (Assuming you buy products that are similar, not a 1MB mp3 player and a 1gig video player, obviously)
A proprietary USB cable... I'm pretty sure all Ipods also use one and I haven't seen CNET complain about that. Biased much?
Fingerprint magnet... Yes the back (of the 60gb only, the larger ones have a rubber-like backing) gets fingerprints. But why are you looking at the back instead of the screen on the front?
The front does as well, but I would hope you would put a protective cover on it (as you would with any device with a large exposed screen) which will drastically reduce or eliminate this. So watch out those of you watching your wallets, this may cost you a whole 3 more dollars.
Final Notes:
Yes there are still some glitches, but these are constantly being addressed via firmware updates, so don?t let that scare you away from this great device. This is the only reason I gave the product a 4.5 instead of 5 star rating.
People who post reviews full of only bad things probably got a bad unit. If they would have just taken it back for a new one and posted the review after I'm sure their review would be much different. Again, I agree Archos should test them before shipping, but it?s not a perfect world. If you happen to be one of the unlucky few, just take it back for a working one. It may be a small inconvenience but it?s not worth ditching the Archos altogether.
Hope this puts some of the false and/or exaggerated complaints to rest.7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Amazing PMP.....i mean IMT :D
by moocow0912 on September 25, 2008
Pros: it's advertised features
Cons: some flash player problems
beta firmware (hopefully to be fixed)
smudgySummary: I own the ipod touch 1G and the Archos 5 as of 4 days ago
i've played around with it and it's absolutely awesome
keyboard is nice and ...Summary: I own the ipod touch 1G and the Archos 5 as of 4 days ago
i've played around with it and it's absolutely awesome
keyboard is nice and better than the ipod touch and the video and music quality is a lot better
however the interface of the ipod touch is better. archos 5's interface isn't bad but it's not the best
other than its interface and the fact that it's still beta
i prefer the Archos 53 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Over one hour to reach customer service..all the time.
by jvas2 on October 27, 2008
Pros: Nice unit when it works properly.
Cons: Quality!! Exactly one year to the day the hard drive failed. I waited over an hour on the phone and some one came on saying they will call me back in a few hours. I've sent an email regarding my unit needing repair yesterday and no response as yet.
Summary: The product is great when it works. But for the money and price I expected much better quality and especially much better customer service. Looks are only skin deep.
Summary: The product is great when it works. But for the money and price I expected much better quality and especially much better customer service. Looks are only skin deep.
3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Wifi won't work at Starbucks, Barnes & N. or McDonalds.
by Davemhead on September 20, 2008
Pros: Great screen. So good that anyone that see it immedaitely wants to know where they can get one! Great audio. Nice interface. Smooth video playback. Large 60 gig hard drive.
Cons: Will not work at a wifi hot spot other than your home, Panera bread, and your local library! Released with beta firmware! Long battery charge time. Doesn't come with a charger-Must use USB charger unless you buy a power cord or charging dock.
Summary: The screen is amazing. It sounds amazing when you use good quality headphones and play mp3 that have not been compressed too much. Video playback is smooth. Touch screen is ...
Summary: The screen is amazing. It sounds amazing when you use good quality headphones and play mp3 that have not been compressed too much. Video playback is smooth. Touch screen is responsive and just big enough to type on. I can't imagine using anything smaller. (like the IPOD touch)
The deal breaker is, the adds make you think you can use this player at any wifi hotspot. YOU CANNOT! I have verified this at Starbucks, Barnes & Noble and McDonalds. WHAT A PITY! That is the whole reason I got it. Archos needs to address thei grave oversight immedaitly. Most people already have an ipod. A lot of people will be buying this to get Internet on the go. They will be foreced to go to their local libray and Panera bread. (Those are the only free connections in my area)
And, and one more thing. It does not work with large jpg files. I have a Canon 40d and uploaded some of my pics just to see what they would look like on the screen. The Archos could not deal with these files. They were too big. The problem is easily solvable though. Just downsize your pics to under a meg and they should display properly and the slide show feature will work.
Bottom line: if you are getting Archos 5 for Internet on the go, you should be looking at the Ipod touch. Yes, the Ipod touch doesn't have flash at the moment, but at least it will let you sign onto the Internet at more then just your house, Panera bread, and your a public library!
Come on Archos! You really dropped the ball with your Internet feature! Please fix this ASAP.
Why one star for my rating? Because I feel like they should mention on their website that you cannot connect to certain wifi connections. I shouldn't have to find this out by buying the product and testing it out myself. They already knew information but they sold us these things anyway! That is sneaky and I don't appreciate getting duped by their marketing department.
I saw in an Archos 605 review that they don't support the above mentioned wifi spots. But, I was hoping that they would have addressed this very important matter by now. Sadly, they have not!5 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great product
by paintedangel on September 30, 2008
Pros: Features,gorgeous huge screen,intuitive...very small learning curve.
Cons: Have to buy proprietory add ons for certain features that add a LOT to the price
Summary: I think my pros and cons pretty much said it all...now for a reality check for the no brainers (they must have NONE!) who try to write an (AHEM!) ...
Summary: I think my pros and cons pretty much said it all...now for a reality check for the no brainers (they must have NONE!) who try to write an (AHEM!) knowledgeable review of a product that they have never even held in their hands...RIDICULOUS!
Please keep your uninformed OPINIONS to yourself and review only products you really have first hand knowledge of! Anything else is just guesswork.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Just amazing
by Jaffar1967 on September 25, 2008
Pros: Features, autonomy, screen, form factor and design, included program guide, recording features, HDMI output on DVR, USB host, PTP compatible with cameras
Cons: No cons, not event one.
Summary: This review just confirms my already made opinion that one should never read reviews about products. Journalists do not know what they are talking about and after these so called ...
Summary: This review just confirms my already made opinion that one should never read reviews about products. Journalists do not know what they are talking about and after these so called reviews you always get a bunch of complaining people that are not educated enough to use gadgets and technology. Let me tell you that I do not have problems to connect to my home wireless network, to Starbucks and Mac Donalds networks. And yes I get 4:30 hours video autonomy and roughly 20 hours music playback. Some stuff will be improved for sure with upcoming firmware updates, this is how todays technology works. This review of the Archos5 should never be published and my advise is that if you want an internet media tablet that rocks, then just get one and forget dummy people. Oups and one last thing. This gadget is the only one on the market that enables me to see and copy all the pictures I'm taking with the iPhone right on the Archos5's hard drive. Amazing!!!
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very Versatile with superb quality sound and video
by kau1108 on August 3, 2009
Pros: In comparison to IPod Touch 1.Larger support of audio and video formats . 2. Better video display and resolution.3. Better sound quality (s/n ratio ~82 dB for IPT it is 71 dB). 4. Higher storage (min 60GB and max 250GB. IPT max 32GB)
Cons: It is a little bulky or should I say so especially after admiring the wonderful screen I am sort of able to forget the bulk part
Summary: In the hardware part this product is more superior than any in the market and a 60GB model comes cheaper than the IPod Touch. It is in a different league ...
Summary: In the hardware part this product is more superior than any in the market and a 60GB model comes cheaper than the IPod Touch. It is in a different league than the IPT which just doesn't match up to the capabilities of this player. It excells in all the features and qualities that can be proved e.g formats supported, quality of audio and video, basic hardware, storage and price.
The only areas that one may argue on are interface and size, which are not areas by which you can rate a product better than another because these two factors are pure personal preference factors and in an age when almost everyone carries a laptop a little weight is quite an accepted thing. Besides when you learn to appreciate the brilliant high resolution screen you just tend to forget about the weight. The IPT is just robbing people of their hard earned money because when compared to this product it is not worth even 70% of its present price.
Overall this product has more to give in total media satisfaction than any in the market. After using the IPT for almost a year I decided to change over. I bought mine along with the DVR station and the possibilities are limitless. I am able to surf the internet on my 50 inch LCD TV with the remote plus record my favourite movies from the TV. Besides I have some hard drives with all my songs and movies recorded on them and all I do is connect the hard drive to this DVR station and then watch the movies through the Archos 5 and even listen to the music. This is fantastic. It just goes to sat that you are not limited to the 250 GB space. you may buy numerous hard drives and record more songs and movies and play them through the Archos 5.
In my personal opinion the IPT looks more sexy and the interface is slightly (when compared to the Archos 5 with the latest firmware) more responsive. The earlier problems with the internet etc have been sorted out. None of the 2 players are pocketable. You have to carry them on a pouch on your waist. Even though the IPT is smaller still it is not comfortable in your pocket.
I would reccommend this product to all high end audio and video lovers and people with a taste for good music because you can rip all your high quality CD's into Flac files and play them on the Archos. The IPT has a long way to go with high quality sound format. At this moment no compressed format of sound can give you a higher dynamic range and quality in comparison to flac. If you are a person who just downloads music from the net then you may want to stick with the IPT.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Terrible Support
by Hinton425 on October 8, 2008
Pros: Love the big screen, hate the support
Cons: Call product support at 4:30 EDT and at 4:45 disconnected with the message that support is 7am-11pm cst and they have closed...several phone calls over many days and never gotten to talk to anyone...allows account sign on on net at home but not thru
Summary: Can sign on my account at home computer bu not thruthe archos...every streaming video site I go to says the video I choose is not available...HULU but they ...
Summary: Can sign on my account at home computer bu not thruthe archos...every streaming video site I go to says the video I choose is not available...HULU but they work on the home computer!
2 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Archos
- Part number: 501117
- Description: ARCHOS offers a concept: the Internet Media Tablet. The ARCHOS 5 is the flagship of the range, bringing the customer a way to enjoy Internet, Media and TV and so on in a handheld device. With its built-in capabilities, your Internet Media Tablet becomes the ultimate way to surf the web. The amazingly sharp and high-resolution screen lets you navigate effortlessly through the web just like you would on a PC. Browsing becomes almost seamless with the ARM Cortex processor and the Adobe Flash 9 video support. Surfing on a handheld device has never been so fast and smooth. The full email application lets you read, write, download and send attachments, and manage your contacts. The ARCHOS 5 features a very high capacity internal hard drive from 60GB to 250GB, in slim and sleek enclosures. You can thus download a vast number of music and video from the unique selection of renowned movie and music partners assembled in the Media Club. You can play movies in HD or DVD quality for the richest media experience on the go. Enjoy your ARCHOS content back on your TV, with the DVR Station. Schedule recordings in few clicks any TV program from you cable channels or your setup box, and choose when and where you want to watch them. Play back all your digital content from your ARCHOS 5 to your TV, even in HD quality, at 720p. With the TV Snap-on, Digital free TV is broadcast live on your Internet Media Tablet, wherever you are.
General
- Device Type Digital AV player
- Key Features Web browsing, Digital audio player, Digital photo viewer, Digital video player
- Width 5 in
- Depth 0.5 in
- Height 3.1 in
- Weight 8.8 oz
- PC Interfaces Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Features PDF viewer, Flash games, E-mail client, Opera web browser, Adobe Flash 9 video support
Display
- Display Type TFT 4.8 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- TV Standards Supported NTSC, PAL, SECAM
- TV Output Resolution 720p
- Display Features Touch screen
Memory / Storage
- HDD Capacity 60 GB
- HDD Form Factor Built-in
Still Images
- Supported Still Images Formats BMP, GIF, PNG, JPEG
Digital Audio
- Supported audio formats MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM)
- Audio output Built-in speaker
- Microphone Built-in microphone
- Digital audio features CBR, VBR
Video
- Video Playback Formats WMV, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
- Video Capture Supported Yes, via DVR station
- Video Capture Formats MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVI, WMV, H.264, Motion JPEG
- Video Capture - 800 x 480
Connectivity
- Connections Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, USB
Battery
- Required Qty 1 day(s)
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Internal
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Capacity Internal - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
- Battery Life Details Audio playback - up to 12 hour(s), Video playback - up to 4 hour(s)
Software
- Software Included Drivers
System Requirements
- Operating System Linux, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows Vista
Miscellaneous
- Firmware Upgradable Yes
- Included Accessories USB cable, Cleaning cloth, Stereo headphones
Product series
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Manufacturer: Archos
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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Manufacturer: Archos
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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Manufacturer: Archos
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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Manufacturer: Archos
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Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.archos.com
- Address:
3A Goodyear, Irvine, CA 92618 - Phone: 1-949-609-1400
- Email: info@archos.com
- Fax: 1-949-609-1414
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