C+ Maybe were spoiled, but the Archos 5 feels awkward to use because of its slightly unresponsive touchscreen. That said, its playback performance is stellar, and videos look excellent on its sharp wide screen. The web access is a useful feature, bu...
12.99 mm thickness is perfect for a large pocket (tighty jean wearing hipsters need not apply). Fast ARM Cortex processor moves pages quickly. Supports 3G and HSDPA cellular data connections. DVR accessory completes the system with an HDMI output, composi
Linuxbased custom OS too glitchy for comfort. Doesn't include a builtin mic, so you can't use it as a VOIP phone. Brassymetal design might prove too ostentatious for geeky tastes. Need separate dongle for 3G and HSDPA connections. They couldn't embed 3G i
Taille et résolution de l’écran, connexion Wifi, richesse des formats audio et vidéo acceptés, client mail aisée d’emploi, technologie Flash supportée, écran tactile (au doigt et au stylet)...
Quelques bugs, mauvaise qualité des haut-parleurs, rajout nécessaire d’accessoires pour avoir certaines fonctions, temps de mise en route (plus de 20 sec), batterie inamovible.
Comme ses prédécesseurs, il possède un écran tactile et une connexion Wi-Fi. Fin et esthétiquement réussi, il affiche une grande ambition, comme le montre son grand écran de 5 pouces : devenir l’o...
Like a delicious gadget chameleon the Archos 5 has so many skins, it’s hard to tell what it does best. It plays back nearly all flavours of video, audio and photo files, it’s a Wi-Fi web browser, an email reader and (with accessories) a digita...
As Archos loads on heavyweight features, the pounds pile on, too. The Archos 5 weighs 300g and is over twice the size of an iPhone, making it about as pocket-friendly as a steam iron. The touchscreen interface isn’t as intuitive as Apple’s, ei...
Bigger and smarter than a phone, but smaller and faster than a netbook, the Archos 5 is perfect for anyone who has a hard drive full of media and a long, dull commute to endure. Archos 5 is tagged with Archos and portable media player. Select a tag (Ar...
I have owned or own a few different Archos PMPs dating back to the third generation (Now on the 6 th). They were good and very capable PMPs, but I never really got too excited about them, due mainly due to clunky hardware and haphazard interfaces. O...
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Published: 2008-09-25, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com
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...
The Archos 5 has poor battery life, the glossy design is quickly marred with fingerprints, older Archos accessories are incompatible, some applications are still in beta, and youll need to pay extra to activate many of the players more desirable feat...
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. Specificati...
Abstract: Après un modèle 605 Wifi plutôt réussi, Archos a décidé de continuer dans la lignée de ses baladeurs multimédia avec sa nouvelle génération de baladeurs : les Archos 5 et 7. Ces nouveaux appareils ont donc...
Abstract: The 60GB Archos 5 is designed specifically for playing video. This is obvious from its 4.8in 800x480-pixel touch screen - the largest of any player here. It looks great, with wide viewing angles, good contrasts and bright, accurate-looking colours....
