Archos Launch Generation 5 Media Players
Archos has launched their fifth generation of their well thought of media players. Most interesting for us is the 605 wifi model as with a plug-in you can get 10mb/s data rate and play something approaching 720p - the screen's native resolution is 800x480.
The 605 has a seven inch screen and associated docking station to record live TV broadcasts. Recordings done this way are now one-touch operations through time-shifting but you can only record one programme at a time.
Archos are partnering with many content owners through their content portal for downloads to the PMP and so are entering the race to attract browsers with money for content.
Other plug-ins (these are going to be around €30 each) include Podcast downloads and of course an Opera browser with Flash media playback for you YouTube fans.
Hard drive sizes up to 160 GB and will encode video up to 2.5Mbps. Price around €160 without plug-ins.
The 605 has a seven inch screen and associated docking station to record live TV broadcasts. Recordings done this way are now one-touch operations through time-shifting but you can only record one programme at a time.
Archos are partnering with many content owners through their content portal for downloads to the PMP and so are entering the race to attract browsers with money for content.
Other plug-ins (these are going to be around €30 each) include Podcast downloads and of course an Opera browser with Flash media playback for you YouTube fans.
Hard drive sizes up to 160 GB and will encode video up to 2.5Mbps. Price around €160 without plug-ins.
posted by Julian Mitchell at 8:51 PM
1 Comments:
Hi. Just purchased the Archos 5 - really on the strength of the archos 605 (which I also own).
Overall I am disappointed.
1. Not many free items thrown in the case as compared to the 605 (you had at least a case to put it in with the 605)
2. It's buggy - So far I have had to reinstall the os twice - It does not marry well with multimedia software (I have media monkey). It tends to restart when I try to play music or go the the web free tv.
3. its slightly lighter then the 605 which is good
4. its has a larger screen size
which is good
5. the touch screen is frustrating to use and I am using a pencil to navigate around easily (which is not provided). The 605 has buttons which are good.
7. Not compatible with 605 device components. Thus forcing you to purchase more bits and peices
over all - I am waiting for the software to upgrade to get rid of the flaws.
Dont like the way the French are forcing you to pay for bits and peices.
It would be better if they provide their own media manager (similar to the IPOD)
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