Archos 605 Wi-Fi Portable Media Player (80 GB)
- The 80 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
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.
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The Archos 605 generation 5 portable media player comes with a convenient WiFi feature, an attribute that offers the fastest and easiest way to access digital entertainment. You can use the built-in Wi-Fi 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 80 GB of built-in memory. 
The Archos 605 features a touch screen, high quality screen resolution, and WiFi 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. | | |
|  | Wi-Fi - Download content wirelessly and directly to your Archos 605 WiFi 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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Archos 605 Wi-Fi Portable Media Player (80 GB)
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- Publisher: Archos
- Label: Archos
- Studio: Archos
- Average Customer Review:
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- Sales Rank in Electronics: #1446
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Summary: Great for showing art to galleries 2008-11-23
Comment: I bought this as a tool for showing my art and animations to galleries and dealers. It is wonderful and sure is better than a paper based portfolio.
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Summary: still not up to expectation 2008-11-22
Comment: I bought this archos after a friend of mine raved aboiut his. It was very difficult to use and tech support was not that helpful but once I got my friend over to help me use it I saw the benefit of this compared to other mp3/media players including ipod. The fact that I can record direct from tv is great. I watch my shows on my long coommute into work everyday. Ive been using it for the past year and I have to say it still has not met my expectation. Cons: difficult to use, sound quality is not great and its a bit big and bulky compared to others.
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Summary: The best PMP in the market! 2008-11-22
Comment: I've had my Archos 605 for two years now and its the best portable electronic gagdet I've ever bought. Surf the net, download movies, show, music, pictures, or your own video in any format. Never have to worry about compatibility. Also, purchase the DVR you will be able to watch your stored movies on the big screen as well as recording your favorite shows and taking them on the road.
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Summary: Buy Something Else 2008-11-08
Comment: 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.
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Summary: It is THE Video Player Period 2008-11-07
Comment: 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.
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Archos 605 Wi-Fi Portable Media Player (80 GB)
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