Archos 605 Wi-Fi Portable Media Player (160 GB) | 
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| Brand: Archos
Category: CE
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $299.99
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Rating:  249 reviews
Sales Rank: 1021
Color: grey
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Hard Drive Size: 160
Native Resolution: 4.3
Display Size: 4.3
Size: 160gb
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 0.8 x 3.2
MPN: 500966
Model: 500966
UPC: 690590509665
EAN: 0690590509665
ASIN: B000S5UY2G
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| • | The 160 GB Archos 605 Wi-Fi bridges the gap between the PC and the TV; for the first time, you can stream content from the PC or the Internet to the TV or PMP--all through a wireless home network, the Archos 605, and the DVR Station | | • | Play all your digital entertainment: movies, TV shows, photos and music | | • | Record your favorite TV shows | | • | Stream and watch videos from your PC | | • | Download movies and music directly on your PMP using the Archos Content Portal |
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Product Description
Featuring the highest quality screen resolution, highest quality video, touch screen, WiFi capabilities for streaming content to the device or a TV, the ARCHOS 605 WiFi is the top product in the line-up for flexibility, portability, features and price.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Archos 605 generation 5 portable media player comes with a convenient Wi-Fi feature, an attribute that offers the fastest and easiest way to access digital entertainment. You can use the built-WiFi capabilities of the Archos to download online media content from the Archos content portal: All you need is a usable Wi-Fi connection, and you're good to start downloading (fees may apply). With the Archos in hand, for the first time you can download favorite movies, TV shows, and music wherever you are, without being tied to the PC or Mac. Other great features include a full-color 4.3-inch touchscreen that crams in an amazing 800 x 480 picture resolution for superior picture quality and 160 GB of built-in memory. 
The Archos 605 features a touch screen, high quality screen resolution, and Wi-Fi capabilities. View larger View bottom - View side. | 
Download your favorite movies, TV shows, and music, and bring it with you. |
With full Internet access, the player's Opera browser plug-in offers Adobe Flash support, which lets you access and enjoy YouTube and other Web video sites on your Archos device. By using the player, you can view and post YouTube videos wherever you are with an active wireless connection. In addition to downloading media straight from the Archos content portal, you can stream and watch videos from your home PC or laptop. For added video playback versatility, the player is compatible with MPEG4, AVI, and WMV video files. The player features robust music playback features, too. On-board music file playback capabilities support MP3, CBR, VBR, WMA, protected WMA, and WAV files. To help round out the player's multimedia superiority, the Archos even comes with photo viewing capabilities. JPEG, BMP, and PNG files are 100 percent compatible with the player, and the player can pull up PDFs for portable review -- an ideal means to take bigger documents or e-books in PDF format on the road with you. Because of the Archos's USB 2.0 compatibility, files can be quickly transferred to the device in the absence of a Wi-Fi network connection. Charging the device can also be accomplished with an active USB connection. An AC adapter is sold separately for additional charging options. Other great features include mass storage capabilities, automatic firmware downloads, and a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack. With an advanced Li-Poly battery, the player supports up to 17 hours of continuous music playback and 5.5 hours of continuous video playback. Weighing in at a scant 9.17 ounces, the Archos generation 5 605 measures 4.8 by 3.2 by 0.6 inches.
 New widgets for the Archos 605 include a calculator, currency converter, unit converter, news, and weather (above) as well as a note writer and data vault (below). |  |
New Free Widget Pack
Archos has launched a new widget pack that is free for the 605. A widget is a piece of software that adds new features to your player. It gives you fun, quick, and easy access to hundreds of tools, right on the device. The package contains seven widgets, including a calculator, a currency converter, a unit converter, news, weather, a note writer, and a data vault. To be able to use the widgets, you need to purchase the Web Browser plug-in (about $30). Then, you can download the free widget pack via Archos.com.
 New Dish Network plug-in for the Archos 605. |
New Dish Network Plug-in
With a new plug-in, you can transfer recorded movies and TV shows from your Dish Network set-top box directly to your Archos 605. Play back Dish Network-recorded movies and TV shows on the go or on TV--in DVD quality. Multi-language is supported. The plug-in is compatible only with Dish Network STB models 622 and 722.
What's in the Box
Archos 605 Wi-Fi portable media player, headphones, USB cable, DVR Station Gen 5 adapter, protective pouch, quick start guide, and legal/safety notice.
The device comes with photo viewing capabilities, supporting JPEG, BMP, and PNG files. | 
Play any content that resides in the Windows Media Player library of your home PC or laptop. |
Most Advanced PMP
Featuring the highest quality screen resolution, highest quality video, touch screen, Wi-Fi capabilities for streaming content to the device or a TV, the Archos 605 Wi-Fi is the top product in the line-up for flexibility, portability, features and price. | |
|  | Touch screen The Archos 605 Wi-Fi features the highest resolution screen (800 X 480) and highest quality screen in a PMP. Use the touch screen to easily operate the device with your finger or stylus. | | |
|  | Personalize your Archos Make it yours: personalize your Archos 605 Wi-Fi to fit your unique lifestyle. Abundant plug-ins and accessories are available to customize your device to work the way you do: Go online for full Web surfing, video your friends and family in action, record your favorite TV shows and movies, and share your photos. | | |
|  | WiFi - Download content wirelessly and directly to your Archos 605 Wi-Fi via the Archos Content Portal and our partners' online stores.
- You can also stream movies, TV shows and music that are stored on your computer.
- Your device is Internet ready! With the optional Web browser plug-in, you can surf the Web and enjoy videos from online videos sites like DailyMotion and YouTube. | | |
|  | Your movies, your videos - Store and play up to 40 movies1
- Play the most popular video formats: MPEG-4, WMV, protected WMV, MPEG-2*, VOB*, and H.264* (*with optional plug-ins).
- Play the movies you shot on your camcorder. | | |
|  | Your photos - Transfer your photos from a PC or most mass storage devices via the USB 2.0 high speed interface.
- Store and view up to 300,000 photos1 (JPEG, PNG and BMP formats).
- Display slideshows with music and transition effects.
- Manage your files and folders directly on the device for a better mobility. | | |
|  | Your TV - Record your favorite TV shows or series directly on your Archos 605 Wi-Fi with the optional DVR Station Gen 5.
- Easy programming with the TV Program Guide.
- Record the most video sources such as satellite/cable box, VCR, DVD player in MPEG-4 format. | | |
|  | Your music - Store and listen up to 15,000 songs1
- Play the most popular music files such as MP3, WAV, WMA and protected WMA.
- Easily organize songs with the enhanced ARCLibrary.
- Customize your view by artist, album, type of music, and title, and create your playlist on the go. | | |
|  | Easy navigation Through the home WiFi connection, you can enjoy the entire shared digital media library of your home PC in your living room, not just in your office. | | |
(1)On average; based on 3.5 mins/song & 64 kbits/s WMA, on 1000 kbits/s MPEG-4 audio/video encoding and 1h30/movie (for near DVD Quality), on JPEG, VGA
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 Buy Something Else November 8, 2008
S. Gifford (Iraq)
I bought the Archos 605 mainly for the hard drive capacity. I didn't want to be locked into the iTunes format and it seemed like the Archos was a good choice.
My complaints are the following:
They make a lot of claims about what it can do, then they nickel and dime you for those features. It's like 30 bucks if you want to get on the internet, and more if you want to play other types of video format. Before you know it you are paying more than you anticipated.
The battery life is very short.
It freezes up on me when I try to play certain audio files (I don't know why).
The website is not user friendly.
User interface on the device is not as smooth as the iTouch or iPhone.
Finally there are not many manufacturers building accessories for it. For the iPod you can buy various protective cases and speakers that you can plug it into. There is like nothing for the Archos.
It is not worth the money. Buy something else like an iPod.
 It is THE Video Player Period November 7, 2008
Dawn J. Douglas (Junction City, KS United States)
I purchased the 605 WiFi a year ago and I have found that it surpasses any portable electronic device that plays video to include the multitude of video enable phones, mp3 players etc...
What makes this player so great?
Size! The screen size is perfect for watching videos while traveling. The quality of the video depends on how it was compressed, but if you like Amazon Video On Demand, this player works flawlessly with that service and the video quality is great. It's like watching a handheld TV.
I don't think this player was designed to listen to through the speakers even though it has the capability. With an good pair of head phones you get clear loud sound. I have a pair of V-Modas and it sounds fantastic.
I use it exclusively to play video, but of course it has many features to include audio, Internet, wireless sync with your computer, video on demand from other services, games etc...The docking station is a must. You can also hook it up to your TV and use the remote. I watch videos a purchased through my TV. A word on that though. Because the videos are compressed for small screen, the quality is degraded when you watch on TV.
The touch screen is totally responsive. It's my favorite part of the player. The screen is big enough so that you don't have to use a touch device you can easily use your index fingers.
I have not used the DVR capability because you really have to have digital cable for it to work properly. But why would I want to record with this player when I can use a tuner card with my computer and turn it into a DVR? But to scream about this feature is moot. It can be used for a DVR.
If the player has a flaw it's not in its design it is in the price of all the additional plug-ins. I think Archos is low rent for creating a player with all of these great features then making you pay extra for using them. Archos you are scum sucking price gouging leeches! Each Plug-in costs between $19-$29 so you "deal" for this player is quickly eaten up by buying plug-ins and you definitely need the plug-ins!
Otherwise the player is the envy of every wanna be audiophile. Any newbie can get an iPOD but an Archos puts you in a higher class of cool. I know. I watch video with this player on flights and all those POD heads are always leaning over asking me, "what's that?" I say it's the player you were too cheap to buy, stick with squinting and watching video on your iPOD classic. A word about the iPOD touch. The video quality is great, but the largest capacity is 32 GB. This players goes up to 160 GB! That's enough for movies, pictures, and a ton of video.
If you're haggling over the price, don't buy this. It's expensive. If you have to have the best then definitely get this. You will not regret it.
Would not buy it again! November 6, 2008
Der Doktor (Münster, Westfalen)
The unit comes incomplete - in order to use the webbrowser or to watch podcasts or mpeg-based video you need to buy plugins. In order to charge it reasonably fast, you need to buy a separate power-supply for it. They say you can record tv with it? Yes, but you need to buy a seperate module. Can you placeshift tv with it? Yes, but you need to buy a plugin for that.
The webbrowser is painfully slow and often incompatible. Browsing the web on such a small screen is nothing you will want to do oftenly.
The unit crashes and reboots every now and then when surfing the net or when watching video.
The wlan-antenna in it seems to work poorly - it has problems picking up networks in the same room.
The unit is - for its size - really heavy - you don't want to hold it in your hand while watching video on it.
Ok, this is a disappointment. But: I now use an eee-pc as a personal video player and to check my emails away from home and to surf the net and to use skype with a camera on it. On the eee, i didn't have to spend a single extra $ on plugins, software or hardware - the eee-battery lasts much longer, the eee-screen is big enough to actually enjoy a video, and the eee is still very portable.
 These devices should cost a lot more money..... October 30, 2008
Keith LeDuc (Kanab, UT USA)
I have been dying to leave a review on these products so here goes....
First of all, I'm not going to list what I feel as far as pro's and con's because I have mixed feelings about the unit altogether, thus the 3 star rating. I gave it the 3 stars because, even though I feel it is a very nice unit, Archos should have it listed for a lot more money and therefor include everything it is able to do already on the unit without having to pay more to download the software later! I think this is sad for Archos to do. I previously owned the AV500 (100gb) which also was a nice unit until the battery swelled and killed the operation of the hard drive. After reading some of the comments, after it is too late, I found out this is common with these types of batteries as I have noticed, is not the case on the 605 WiFi. I have since replaced the exact model of hard drive and battery on my Archos AV500 but to no avail because it refuses to recognize the new hard drive. Does anyone have any info on how to do this? Anyway...
Speaking of the battery, I have never known any battery on any unit I have ever owned be it a laptop or media player to last longer than 2-3 hours max. I have never played a unit longer than to watch one movie or listen to about an hour or so of music and to me, the battery meter on those units still showed at least half left. So, to you people that complain about the battery power, please don't expect miracles until you own more units to compare it with. Anything with a full color LCD display of 4 inches or larger is going to be a battery power hog and you better get used to it. Also, don't expect these batteries to recharge in just an hour or so. They always need at least 6-8 hours to get full long lasting power out of them. Then, if you know these batteries like I do, you should use the units until you have next to no power remaining before you recharge them....always! If you don't, your battery will fail after time! If you also leave any unit, weather it be a cordless phone or anything with rechargeable batteries installed, if you leave it for a long time on the charger without ever removing it to use, or only using it for a short time and then replacing back on the charger, the BATTERY WILL FAIL!!!
It took me a long time to decide which unit to buy between the 605 and 705. From the reviews I read, the reviews for the 605 were more positive but then, there were more of them to judge. The 705 description seemed to read it came with more "stuff" in the box instead of having to purchase it later as with the 605. I guess I could say that I was lucky the power charger adapter for my 500 died shortly after I got it because along with buying a new hard drive and battery for it, I also puchased the docking adapter kit for the 605, 705..etc, because I needed the new adapter which worked fine for the 500 and now I have an extra adapter plus the mini dock to go with the 605. I now strongly wished I would've just purchased the Archos TV for under $100 because really all I am using these units for is to record TV, which you cannot do with the Creative models as of yet, although they too put out some very nice "toys". And as far as the people that complain about the speaker volume, puhhhhleeaaase! What are you really expecting out of such a small speaker? You people talk about being on a plane or in the car or traveling (however you do it) and not being able to hear the speaker over the loudness of the vehicle you are traveling in. Well do you really want the speaker to be loud enough to annoy anyone else sitting around you? Did you think about that? On the 605 unit I purchased, I think the speaker is fine for listening alone in a quiet room. I mean, that is why they provide headphones so you are able to listen to the unit personally without annoying anyone else around you and with plenty of volume to spare. For any teen using the unit, I would think you would want to be able to watch movies on the unit without disturbing any of your family members, including your parents who may be listening to find out if you are asleep or not. The speaker on my AV500 quit working shortly after I bought it but for me, I just played it on the TV anyway like those old fashioned VCR's. I rarely took it out of the house.
The only other drawback I find about any of the these Archos units is they are heavy and unless you have a shirt or jacket with larger pockets, you can't really fit them into your clothing because of their size and weight, especially the 7 inch screen units. I almost bought one of the new Media Tablet units but I wondered if a person was also going to have to pay more for the web browsing and other peices of software that the units are supposed to be able to do. Why doesn't Archos just go ahead and charge the same amount of money for the units that it is going to cost a peron to download the other peices of software anyway. Also, I noticed most of the other brands of media players include an FM radio. I feel it would be nice if Archos would build that hardware into the electronics as well without charging more money for it. I do think Archos could provide the software for free and keep the costs low, if they would do that.
All in all, I feel the 605 Wifi is a good unit. I also didn't like the way it returns to the main screen after exiting out of a menu setting. I would like to be able to stay in the settings menu and have my own choice when I want to return to the main screen. To those that spoke of the quirky touch screen, I totally don't agree at all. I feel the screen responded just fine, even with the screen protector still in place. I noticed on some of the choices you have to click once to activate the icon and then again to activate the item. So what is wrong with that? I had no problem with how the touch screen reacts at all. Like I stated before, it is connected to the DVR Station anyway and I mostly use the included remote to make choices. Which brings up another point, as with the AV500, Archos included the docking station in the box with the unit as the 605 does not! WHY NOT SELL THE UNIT AS ONE COMPLETE PACKAGE WHERE EVERYTHING CONNECTS AND ALL SOFTWARE IS FULL VERSIONS AND THEN DECIDE WHAT IT ALL IS WORTH?? It's not good practices to advertise a nice unit with all the emenities and expect people to like your product when you surprise them later with how much more money they will have to fork out to fully enjoy the unit!! Thats about all I have to say for now.
 Total crap October 25, 2008
Gary W. Knox
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Paid extra to use e-mail options while I travel. The machine doesn't stay up to date with current software so in 3 months it no longer works to get e-mail. I asked if they were going to fix this problem and they told me no. Customer service is not open when they say they will be. The machine has lost all memory several times and I can't even get it to download anymore to fix the problem. With all the extra's I spent over $[...]. on a piece of garbage that is no good for anything after several months. Anything would be better than this!
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