Testseek.com have collected 63 expert reviews of the Archos 605-WiFi and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Archos 605-WiFi.
January 2008
(82%)
63 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Bulky design, built-in speaker, complicated on-screen menu system
The rise of the Apple iPod as the preeminent portable media player has driven rivals to create all varieties of devices to compete. Archos is certainly no exception to that rule, and with its 605 WiFi they offer a solid WiFi connection, great sound th...
Abstract: Not everyones in love with the Apple and the iPod, and thats what Archos, Microsoft with their Zune and Creative count on. Archos 5th generation portable music and video player, the 605 WiFi improved on the Archos 604 and give the iPod Touch a run ...
Abstract: Last summer, I had the opportunity to review the Archos 604 Wifi, a very nice portable media player. Since that time, Archos has released their fifth generation players, and I now have the opportunity to check out the successor to the 604, the Archos...
The 605 is Archos’ new fifth generation flagship PMP that crams nearly every feature one could want into a PMP. They have even offered a few different capacities including a flash version with expandable SDHC memory that can add up to 32GB of flash ...
The fact that you get 30GB of storage, a touch-sensitive 800 x 480 4.3in widescreen and Wi-Fi in a product costing less than £200 is amazing. Add in its wireless streaming, TV recording ability, good looks and ease of use and you've got a product that's n...
Big, highquality touchscreen, Wireless Internet access
Only 30GB of storage, TV hookup requires $100 extra
Wireless connectivity and a gorgeous touch screen make the Archos 605 WiFi a great video-viewing handheld.
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Published: 2007-09-04, Author: John , review by: techcrunch.com
Abstract: Archos’s bad-ass PMPs are constantly evolving towards the ultimate do-it-all gadget. The 605 WiFi actually comes close — all it needs is a phone, GPS, and espresso maker. Over-the-air downloads, Web surfing, and AV recording are certainly tant...
Great-looking screen. Programmable video recording. Downloadable cable guide. Content Portal offers movie rentals. Sturdy kickstand for optimal viewing. Streams from networked PCs.
Not terribly user-friendly. Not many major improvements over previous model. Wi-Fi no longer included—costs extra. Internet browsing blown away by iPhone. Mysterious organization of music files.
The 605 behaves more like a mini PC than a portable gadget—less fun than useful. Its a versatile performer, but the manuals a must-read....
