8.6 out of 10

Archos 705 WiFi

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Best Price: $312

  • User Score (39)
    7.8 7.8 from 39 reviewers
  • Expert Score (12)
    7.2 7.2 from 12 reviewers

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Pros & Cons

  • killer audio, flash games, and photo format support, built in av output, great features
  • subpar audio quality, subpar audio, lacks usb charging, no usb charging, big and heavy

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Manufacturer's Specs

  • Capacity:
    80GB* hard drive stores up to 100 Movies , 800,000 photos or 45,000 songs 160GB* hard drive stores up to 200 Movies , 1,6 million photos or 95,000 songs
  • Display:
    7" TFT Touchscreen (800x480 pixels)
  • Video playback :
    MPEG-4 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution) WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution). With optional software plug-ins (available on ARCHOS Content Portal or www.archos.com): - H.264 up to DVD resolution and AAC sound. - MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound.
  • Audio playback :
    Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM). With optional software plug-ins (available on ARCHOS Content Portal or on www.archos.com): - AAC stereo audio files - AC3 stereo sound files
  • Photo viewer :
    JPEG, BMP, PNG Transfer your photos directly from your digital camera
  • PDF viewer:
    Reads PDF documents (may not implement all PDF features)
  • Video recording :
    Via the optional DVR Station GEN 5. Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM to MPEG-4 SP files with ADPCM stereo sound, VGA resolution (640 x 480)@ 30 or 25 f/s, in AVI format.
  • Audio recording:
    Via the DVR Station GEN 5: stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format.
  • Interfaces:
    USB 2.0 High-Speed Device: Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Media Transport Protocol (MTP). USB 2.0 Host : Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP)
  • Connections:
    WiFi (802.11g) connection. Optional Internet plug-in (Opera® Web browser and Adobe Flash® Player) for Web browsing (for purchase on www.archos.com) 3.5 mm mini jack for headphones or TV output (PAL & NTSC) DC-in to connect power adapter/charger Mini B for USB 2.0 computer connection Mini A for USB 2.0 host connection Docking connectors to connect DVR Station Gen 5 and other Archos accessories.

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  • Play all your digital entertainment: movies, TV shows, photos and music
  • Record 1 and schedule your favorite TV shows with the TV program Guide
  • Enjoy the high resolution 7" touch screen (800 x…

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  1. Reviewer: ComputerShopper
    16 May 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    The Archos 705 WiFi is one of the biggest and most feature-packed portable video players you can find, but bigger doesn't always mean better. Read more

  2. Archos 705 WiFi (80GB)

    Reviewer: Computer Power User
    27 April 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Audio and video quality resided on the good side of average. Although the two integrated stereo speakers won't knock you over, volume was movie-watching worthy. Speaking of which, mobile viewing on 7 inches was a delight, although not as responsive and sharp as I had hoped. More disappointing was the touchscreen’s unresponsiveness. Even worse is that the DVR station ($99), Opera plug-in ($29.98), H.264 and MPEG-2 plug-ins ($19.99 each), and proprietary AV cable... Read more

  3. Archos 705 WiFi 160GB

    Reviewer: Digitaltrends
    20 March 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    Pros: • Plenty of storage space • WiFi enables browsing and streaming • Excellent DVR features • Supports Flash-based games • Great wireless remote Cons: • Screen isn't sharp or well-contrasted enough • Subpar audio quality • Too many features require extra money • No USB charging Read more

  4. Archos 705 WiFi (160GB)

    Reviewer: Mp3.com
    25 February 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Archos 705 WiFi is the biggest, baddest PVP on the market. What you get in screen size, however, you pay for in portability and picture quality. Read more

  5. Archos 705 WiFi

    Reviewer: DigitalVersus
    27 November 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    More than a portable multimedia player, the 705 WiFi is halfway between Samsung’s Q1 Ultra and a backup TV. Due to its size it will more be for travel than your trips to and from work, for example. Read more

  1. Reviewer: Oded, B&H Photo
    14 August 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    You can record TV as a DVR, play multiple divx once the plugins installed, use it as an external hard drive, if you have the dock, you can play back on TV your recordings, photos anything that's on it. Works great with windows. Read more

  2. My "ARCHOS"

    Reviewer: Dannymono, CameraWorld.com
    30 July 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I really love my 705. Everytime I pull it out, everybody around me wants to know where they can get one. I'm the best advertisement that ARCHOS ever had. I would have one recommendation for future DVR products. - Bluetooth - How great a product would it be then? Read more

  3. WOW!

    Reviewer: pkilduff, Walmart
    05 June 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    As stated in previous posts, this device is everything it's cracked up to be and then some! Like any new electronic device, the 705 takes getting use to, and it's farely simple. Once you have adjusted to the OS and general operation of the device you will find yourself immersed in a media experience 2nd to none! This product is a wonder and a joy to operate. Archos' Portal site offers free music and videos! Imagine that, FREE! I would highly recommend any, if not all,... Read more

  4. Archos Makes the best

    Reviewer: Matt, Digitaltrends
    09 May 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I have an older Archos and what I love about them is that they make a player that can do almost everything, but do it well. They are made of steel, last longer than an iPod i've ever owned, and still look great. The picture quality is good...not great. But it's still bigger than any iPod and it's "close enough". I like the DVR recording features and it's easy to travel with. My only complaint is that I had to buy extra software to make H.264 and other files work on the... Read more

  5. Archos 705 WiFI...WOW!

    Reviewer: pkilduff, Msn
    26 April 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Overall a great device that one needs to adjust to especially if you are used to High Speed internet w/dual high speed processors. I would recommend this product for anyone who travels, has kids or grandkids, and appreciates great customer service. Read more

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