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  • Will the ARCHOS HELMET CAMERA CAM 404 405 504 604

    work with Archos 500 & the 605 models

  • it says system is damaged (code 102 plz help ^_^

  • 1: do I need to buy a router to search the web?

    2: I saw a deal: Archos 605 WiFi (REBOXED)

    what does it mean it is reboxed?

    it says it has an upgraded software...what does it mean exactly? 0.0

  • 1) WiFi is needed for the Archos to go online. So, as far as I know, a wireless-router is a musthave.

    2) Reboxed means something like repaired. The device was defect and the owner sent it back to Archos. Archos immediately sent back a new device and began repairing the defect one. It's like making it brand new again.

  • How do i fix my archos 605 content portal

  • if you download music and movies on the wait do you have to buy the movies or download them

  • if you buy archos 605 wifi at circuit city how much will be the internet and the movies and stuff because i saw one there it was 300 dollars

  • Can you please tell me how to fix my archos 605 30GB. I dropped it on a softish-hard floor, not too hard, and it turned off. So i turn it on and it took 30min to load and says system 102 damaged, repair? i said yes but doesnt work. plz tell me. REPLY by youtube inbox or comments REPLY.

  • I'm not in the Archos-team, so use your guarantee or something.

    I think you have to choose the format option. If that's not working for you too, you've damaged you're device.

  • what guarantee? wat format option? it loads but screen pops out saying system 102 needs repair so i press repair but doesnt work. also my friend bought this for me and can i fix my device if it's damaged?

  • how much is the internet and where could u buy one and if u have one where did u get it please awnser?

  • 30$ one time fee... Futureshop has them, Best buy has them...

  • im thinking about getting one if u want internet do u pay $20 bucks monthly or just one time when u buy it?

  • Just one time, so get one ;)

  • 30 dollars, once only

  • Ok, im thinking about getting the archos 605 80gb wifi for my birthday. do u think i should get the archos? i checked out pretty much everything about and im kida worrying if i put it too high and i may not be as great as i think it is. also, do u know of any hacks that make the archos cooler and stuff. like i heard u cn make it like an itouch. also instead of buying the plug-ins do think it would be ok if i download them from a torrent. Is the archos great?

  • he ik heb een vraag als ik de web browser ga kopen hoe moet ik het dan instaleren op mijn archos 605 ?

  • Je krijgt een linkje toegezonden per e-mail. Daar download je het bestand vanaf en zet die in de rootmap van je Archos. Opstarten en hij is klaar voor gebruik!

    Alles staat duidelijk in t mailtje dat je krijgt :)

  • im planning on getting this but how much freedom do i have?

    1. is the device all about renting and purchasing

    2. i see the daily motion tab in the device. does that mean i can use it without opera? can i use youtube without opera?

  • and also can i use youtube and dailymotion without the opera browser? im still getting the browser no matter what but i just want to know. thanks. pretty cool dedicating time to help others.

  • 1. No, it isn't at all...just great for hosting your videos and music

    2. Yes, you can use Daily Motion without Opera, and a few more services like Jamendo. But not YouTube and the other part of the World Wide Web

  • I just got a Archos 605 Wifi

    And in the Plug-In section

    next to it says Cinema, Web Browser, and video

    But I never purchased any

    is it supposed to be like that?

    and i didn't get the web browser plug-in

    but i can do internet

    is it supposed to be like that?

  • Uhm...you bought it on eBay or a site like that? Then it's possible, but not when you bought it from Archos dot com or got it in a sealed box.....maybe you're a lucky one :P

  • Whats the difference betwen having the plug-ins and not having the plug-ins? (All of them)

  • Being able to play almost all video formats and being able to play a lot of video formats ;) And whether you can surf the web or not.

  • I have owned 4 generations of Archos..they started out great but have gotten really bad the past two. The 605 is the worst of them all. It is a giant peice of sheet. It may have 300 features, but it also has 10,000,00 crippling bugs and glitches. Problem is, that all the magazines reviewing it only test if for a few days and may see one or two. Plop down $400 on this thing and then use it for a month. You will be disgusted. Anyone who knocks an apple product after using this, is an idiot.

  • Thanks for your opinion, but I defenitely disagree with you. I've got my Archos for more than six months now, and I'm really pleased with it.

    And regarding the bugs: they release firmwares quite often now...

    Well, all opinions are very welcome ofcourse.

  • If you haven't noticed, on the message boards for Archos, with each new firmware, half of us are having twice the number of problems. I have been an Archos fan for over 10 years. This company is done. They have become an embarrassment. I ended up having to call the Better Business Bureau on these guys. I was told that they have a complaint list a mile long on these guys and that they won't respond because they don't care about the customers.

  • Only the ones with problems post on message boards for Archos. Therefor you see the bad comments about the Archos 5th gen and hardly any good ones. So it works.

    I'm sure they care about their costumers. A new firmware is on its way. And yeah, if you want good costumer service, go and buy yourself a callcenter.

  • You are the typical "fan boy". "You are sure they take care of their customers"??? Then why does the Better Business Bureau say otherwise? You claiming to know more about this than them? Try calling their tech support with an issue, then get back to me on the "they take care of their customer" BS that you are shoveling. I own this and an iTouch. Archos may have a FEW more features, but they are plagued with 10,000,000 crippling bugs.

  • All what is left to say for me: I'm happy being an optimist.

  • An optimist ignores the issues.

  • I have the Archos 605, with the DVR station. And what settings do you recommend I use for my videos to be clear on the tv? Check out my videos briefly would you kindly to see what I mean. It seems blury while I am recording my gameplay and it reflects in my videos that I play blind!

  • would you say the archos is too big?

  • In my opinion: no, definitely not. I have the 30Gb version and it does fit in my pocket, even with the leather case!

    I'm not sure about the 80/160Gb versions...

    The screen is really big though...but that's a good point :D

  • how do u get on the net do u have to have a plug in

  • Yes, you have to buy the webbrowser-plugin...but it's worth it!

  • The web browser plug in gives you the use of a wifi capability that has a about a 5 minute window. The web browser will crash approx. every five minutes. So surf fast and quick my friend!

  • Well, I think you're surfing on the wrong sites then. For me, it works 100%. I can surf about 2.5 hours non-stop without having any problem.

  • nvm , found the forum on anythingbutipod ^^ , can u see videos on stage6 and how can u doit ? thx again , and sorry for all the questions(sorry for gramar too , english not my 1sth language ^^)

  • thx dude , i hope that works fine , as u say id be great not to use extra programs ... oh and du o know of some forum for the archos ( not archoslounge(.)net , not in french plz ) i want to know about some other features or how to tweak this thing , thx for the help

  • can i put movies on divx/xvid wit srt subsand can be read on the archos ? , i mean as in pedia player , or do i have to use some extra program to add the subs to the movie ?

    thx if some1 can help  ^^

  • The Archos supports subtitle-files, so there's no need for hardcopying it :)

  • i think subtittle and srt is not the same , just that question too ... thx dude

  • an srt-file gives you the subtitles for your video...I used srt-files a couple of times. Works fine. You can select wether you want the subtitle to be big or small.

  • Hi,dude ,can you give the detail how to load the subtitles? I just put the .avi and the .srt files in the same foler(with the same name),but the subtitle can't be loaded, i can't fig out Y? plus how many formats does the 605 support? .srt .inx/sub? any more?

  • You will have to use a encoding program such as MeGUI Modern Media Encoder to interleave the subtile file and the video.

  • You dont have to interleave the files... your wrong. You just have to abstract the subtitles into a .srt file. The unit will (when it wants to work right) recognize the .srt files if they are the same name as the video file. Then there will be a subtitle button on the right side of the screen to turn them on or off.

  • which do you recomend most the ipod touch or archos 605

  • That's simple: the Archos 605! It's way better... iPod is only design.

  • which plugins hould you buy and how much are they

  • the webbrowser-plugin is very recommended... get it from the archos site as soon as you have your Archos 605!

  • How can you put videos on the Archos 605?

  • With Windows Explorer...it's just an external HDD

  • Does the DVR station charge the Archos 605 fast or is it the same as the USB cable?

  • Way faster... :)

  • hi i have some images on it and i do not what any to open can i put a pass to the images and how?

  • The newest firmware (1.7.13) gives you a the following option:

    -Parental Control: Prohibit resuming an adult file while in child mode

    Search for it ;)

  • I'm going to be getting a new player in the next few weeks and i seem to be stuck between the samsung p2 and the Archos 605. I've done my research into both but I'm still undecided. I have loads of movies and music that I'd like to have with me, and 8gig (Samsung) just wouldn't be enough. Does the shorter battery life of the archos get to be a hassle, and how easy is it to use it while on the move? (i walk everywhere). I just want that little something to convince me that it's right for me.

  • Good luck! You won't be disappointed!

  • You're welcome for asking as many questions as you want! But my knowledge is limited. I think you should go to 'forum dot archosfans dot com'. There are a lot of people that can help you! Even the "famous" hackers are suited there :D

    But to answere your question: if you read all instructions very carefully, there's no reason to be afraid that your warrenty is over by installing Qtopia. I thought it's easy to reïnstall your device to the newest official firmware. But I'm not sure.

  • Super! I'm interested in your first opinion about it! Let me know :)

  • The rumor is that it will come this month.

  • Yes, the webbrowser does support Java, but sites with a lot of javascripts doesn't work very smooth. But there're rumors there will be a new firmware update this month that gives us Opera 9.5--> Flash 9 support, smoother browsing and so on :D

  • I have attached my 605wifi via the standard usb cable supplied but using a mains powered usb hub, will this charge it a the faster rate associated with the DVR station?

    Cheers ProLen

  • DVR Station/travel/batterypack charge a lot faster than every usb-connection.

  • I have a travel adapter on the way with the gen 5 cam, so charging speed will improve for me then. For now i'm 12 hours into charging from scratch and still no sign of the green light starting to flash ! Arrgh!

    I have however been updating firmware, installing browser etc but have never unplugged the unit from the power so hope condition charge will be strong.

    Cheers very much for your advice ProLen :)

  • My 605 wifi just arrived in the post.

    I have started charging with USB as not yet got DVR station/travel adapter :(

    I know it may be some time until the green light flashes to indicate battery full, but is it ok to switch the unit on and check it out whilst charging completes?

    I appreciate it may take longer which is fine, I'll leave it plugged in until the green light flashes, but will I affect the 'first condition charge' of the battery by doing so?

  • I think it would be OK, if you're charging for a couple of hours now.

  • Hi ProLen, I was just wondering once you've bought the "browser" can you change what site is your home page? for instance live dot com? andwithout downloading anything, is there any advantage it has over my currnet Zen Vision W? apart from the screen ofcourse lol, I just think $700 for the 160GB verion I want is a very pricey tag.

  • You can change the homepage...and make bookmarks.

    I haven't got the Zen Vision, so I can't compare, but google something like "Archos 605 vs Zen Vision W" and you will get a lot of tests. I think the Archos has way more possibilities than the Creative.

    At amazon dot com the Archos 605 160Gb version is only $379,00

  • wow, why is it so darn cheap?? I have to pay $589 for mine and I'm getting it from ebay out of America, it retails for $700 in Aus, why the massive difference in price? I did a currency conversion and $380 equates to $430. I don't understand :-S is Amazon available to Aus customers.

  • ok...today i got my archos 605 wifi 30gb and i am wondering how to put utube vids on it..( i dont have dvr) and i dont have the wifi on it yet so i want to download from my pc to archos...is it possible and if u know if it is then...if u no or have done before can u plz tel me how to get it..ty

  • Go to "vixy dot net" and follow the instructions...the AVI for Windows (DivX+mp3)-mode will give you videos that will play on your Archos

  • ok thxs

  • ok..i been trying and it says heading error in red...u no why?

  • hi, i bought a 40gb version, is there anyway i can change the hard drive in the back of the archos, by say, gettin a laptop hard drive and unscrewing the archos and puttin in the laptop hard drive?

  • I think it's possible...the case is the same as the 160Gb version. But it's on your own risk.

    Look at the ArchosFans dot com forums...that will teach you how to do it ;)

  • Hi, I am now the proud owner of the 605wifi but I can only get black and white images when recording from the TV/Sat system, what am I doing wrong?

    TonyK

  • let's say you got internet on your archos but you dont a got a wifi modem or router but you neighbours that live like 30 meter away from you do got wifi modem and it's not protected can you pick up the signal from that far

  • No, it's restricted to 10 meters or so... depends on the obstacles, like walls

  • Is your Archos hard drive supposed to sound loud when spinning?

  • I never hear it...but I heard that with the 80/160Gb version some people were irritated by the noise.

  • Is it a bad thing when you could hear the hard drive spinning?

  • When you buy a 4 or 30Gb version...there's no problem...otherwise I don't know...I think it isn't that bad

  • how do you record dvds to the archos 605 wifi

  • If you want to record it directly from your dvd-player to your Archos, then buy the DVR Station.

    If you want to first convert it using a pc, then google for HandBreak

  • how do you put videos on the player? i tried copying some DVD's to the hard drive but they show up as folders instead of video files

  • You have to convert them first...

    Google for HandBreak...first hit will do it for you

  • hey um i downloaded the widgets but they came as .zip files. What should i do????

    Thanks

  • Did you also download the Widget-plugin? If so, the zip's should install themselves by clicking them...or downloading them in the Widget-section of the 605

  • I have a question i am going to buy an Archos 605 but i am not which one to get the 4GB or the 30GB i do not have that much music but i do want to put some movies in it and 1 more question how do you use internet do u need to buy something?

  • On a 4Gb device, you can store 4 or 5 movies...I was hesitating too, but I have the 30Gb version now. It's almost full for 80% all the time. I can't imagine how to deal with only 4Gb, but that depends on your use.

    For surfing on the internet you must have: the Webbrowser-plugin and a WiFi connection

  • lmao srr yfor buggingg you but how do u get the artist picture eside the soundtrack u r listingto like the demo songs

  • place them in the album-folder with the same name as that folder...

  • hey i got mine for xmas and thanx for ansering right away last time but umm how long does it take to get a full battery charged??

  • It can take 24hours the first time trough USB. When the battery is full, you will see a LED flickering.

    Charging using the DVR-station or another adapter is way faster.

  • hey i have one but i have a question im wondering about buying the wifi pug i? do i get service everywhere i go?

  • It's not a WiFi plug-in, but the webbrowser-plugin. WiFi is standard enabled. You can access the Archos Contant Portal (online service) without the plugin. But for browsing, you have to buy it.

    You can only use your WiFi were a WiFi-hotspot is. So: at home, at an internet café, on airfields, etc. But not everywhere. And in most cases, the WiFi isn't free, but that does not depends on your Archos.

  • Does the Archos play AVI files or do u have to buy a plugin for it?

  • Avi is a container, so it depends on the used codecs if it will work or not. However, the most .avi files will work.

    Some .avi movies downloaded from the internet contain for example the AAC-audio codec and to play that, you need a plug-in. But most movies have mp3-audio and will work fine.

  • Thank you for the quick reply. Product seems great but I was hoping to use this in the opposite direction (put stuff on my pc) as a wifi hard drive for my laptop through mojopac. Sorry to bother you again. When you tried mojopac was it thru the usb? Is possible for wifi upwards?

  • It was through usb. I don't know how it can be done through wifi? I think that's not possible, but that's up to mojopac.

  • I have ubuntu from Linux

    will the archos 605 work on ubuntu

    for sync, charging, ect.???

  • Charging should be no problem.

    The Archos 5th gen serie works on a Linux-based interface, so syncing should work too I guess.

  • thanks so much =-)

  • does it have a specific podcats section or do you have to look for them in the music section?

  • I'm not sure, because I don't have the podcast plugin, but I think the podcasts are in a specific folder in the music and video section.

  • Can you use mojopac on this?

  • Yes, just tested it... thanks for the tip btw!

  • Hi could I use this as a portable hard drive via the wifi. File sharing and everything, direct pc to archos or only through the usb?

  • You're able to copy files of your computer to your device using WiFi.

  • When I use the file browser I can see my PC's shared folder but I can not see my Mac drive. Both machines are on the same wifi network and the mac is the main machine hardwired into the network. What gives?

  • I think it does not support the Mac. Or maybe it's hidden in your network?

  • When I connect the Archos to the TV using the cable (not the DVR station)and I want to watch a video on the TV, would the video play on the Archos screen and the TV or just the TV?

  • You can't connect the Archos 605 directly to a TV...you have to buy the DVR station, travel adapter or battery adapter.

    You can select whether or not you want the screen on the Archos to play along with the TV screen.

  • just got my very own and i just have to have this answer probablay a stupid one. but how long does battery last?

  • Questions can't be stupid, only answeres can be stupid ;) I will do my best:

    Battery life depends on the things you do with your Archos: webbrowsing takes more battery than listening to music. Also the resolution of a video has influence on the battery life: higher resolution-->less life. But I think, if you watch DivX-movies, it would last 4 hours. Surfing for 3 hours and music for around 9 hours.

  • thanks. now i got a rough idea. i am always iffy on recharable batteries and stuff.

  • I need to know if you have to buy plug-ins for everything you use on this device.

  • No, you buy plug-ins to get even more. Plug-ins: Opera web-browser, podcasts (new codec-support) and cinema (also new codecs-support). But out of the box, the Archos is a good device too.

  • 2 questions:

    Can you make voip calls over wifi with the 605? Dont know why not but its not mentioned anywhere.

    Also is there an email program like on the ipod touch or will you just have to use the web browser? (Ideally would like emails stored on the device)

    Thanks for this great answering service!

  • 1) no, it isn't possible at the moment. Maybe in the near future. With Skype or something and the fm-remote control (not out yet, so I'm not sure if they put a microphone in it).

    2) for now, you have to browse to your gmail or whatever you use. It can actually handle Opera-widgets, maybe there's one with an email service. But you have to buy the webbrowser-plugin anyway...

    you're welcome:)

  • does it support podcasts?And if it does,If I turn off the archos will it auto resume or will I have to start from the beggining?

  • It does support podcasts with the optional podcast-plugin. You can buy it @ archos dot com.

    There is a bookmark function.

  • Thanks

  • Is this compatible with subscription services like Yahoo Unlimited?

  • Can't test it, cause I haven't got any subscriptions to services...but I think it will work...the optional Opera browser is not limited, except for Flash 8 or higher...but they will update it in a next firmware I guess...

  • hey i was just wondering im getting an archos 605 4gb for christmas and i need to know can i surf the web right out of the box i need to know asap plz

  • No, you can't. You need the Web-browser plugin for that. Buy it from Archos dot com...it's really worth it!

  • how well does line rider the flash game work with the archos 605 wifi? other flash games?

  • None of the line riders did work when I tested it...but probably they will update Flash in a next firmware

  • how much does a 605 wifi cost and is it worth it

  • there different versions...4GB+SD-card reader, 30GB, 80 GB and 160 GB...and some special ones...

    Check online for actual prices...I'm sure it's worth it...well, mine was!!

  • I don't know if somebody already ask this ? but when you buy the archos 605, do you have to buy the DVR station adapter separately and does it charge faster then the usb.

  • DVR station adapter (a plastic plate) is included...but is only useful when you purchase the DVR station too.

    With the optional DVR station, you get a netadapter, so you can charge it faster

  • Can i tell someone to buy me the opera plugin in the US and then installing it from another computer outside the US?

  • Yes, as long as that 'someone' uses your email and serial number

  • Can you watch YouTube on it?

  • Yes, full screen YouTube videos! And streaming;)

  • Can you look at MySpace on this?

  • I checked it for you and the answere is yes, but (at the moment) you can't watch the videos. Musicplayer does work!!

  • How can I stream videos from my PC to the Archos?

  • Via your WiFi-network. You can search your network on the Archos.

  • ok, after yo find the network how do u basically watch the videos?

  • can i download the smart board program and use it cuz if i can it i sick any can i????

    thanks

  • I don't know exactly what the smart board program is, but for now you can't install third party software. Maybe in the future.

    The Archos 605-interface uses Linux in the background.

  • what type of videos does the Archos play? and When I buy the internet plugin, do I have to update it every year?

  • See for the compatible videocodecs the link in the description of this video.

    With every firmware, the webbrowser gets updates... firmwares are free.

    Once you've bought the web-plugin, it's yours for the rest of your life.

  • can the archos 605 wifi be plugged into the solio solar pannel charger?

  • the Archos 605 must be charged using usb (or normal adapter if you have the DVR station)... so, if there's a usb output on that solar charger, it will do fine

  • k thanx

  • can you surf the web while your listening to music? I was frustrated with my 604 when my music stopped when I open opera.

  • The Opera browser has tabs, so you can listen to internetradio and surf on other sites at the same time.

    You can't listen to your own music stored on the 605 and surf the web at the same time.

  • hey, Can the Archos 605 WiFi play DivX avi videos?

  • Yes. Video's downloaded from stage6.divx dot com are very useful!

  • How do I download tv shows and movies with the DVR stand? Do the player and stand need to be in the same room or can I do it over a wifi network?

  • do you need to buy the internet plug-in to browse on the web because when i went to a store (media markt) one of the dudes that work there said that the internet is the same as psp so you dont have to buy internet plug-in is that true

  • that guy is totally wrong.

    First of all: you need to buy the plug-in to get the Opera-browser...otherwise you only can access the Archos Content Portal.

    The Opera browser on the Archos is way better than the browser on the psp... and touchscreen makes it all very easy to use

  • but one question do you need a wireless moden nearbye or can you internett whenever you want ?

  • You need WiFi... can be a wireless modem...or router...or hot-spot

    but...not everywhere

  • a guy in cnet rated the product and said hat after a year with the dvr station the "tv listings or not free" what doe that mean??

  • You get a TV-guide free for one year. It means you can see on the Archos wich programs are on tv and you can easily click on a program to record it or schedule it for recordings.

  • straight*

  • What's the deal with ".avi" video files, will it play them striaght away? Do you need a plug in? In that case I would just convert them but it would be easier if i didn't have to. Thanks!

  • .avi is a container. It depends on the codec if it will play or not. DivX and XviD will play, if they have an mp3 audio-track. AC3 will not play out of the box. You need to buy the cinema-plugin for that.

  • oh awsome, I think you've sold me!! most my videos are in DivX and Xvid :-D

    I think its a little shitty that you need to buy the browser tho when its free on PS3 and Wii aswell as DS lite. :-(, ohwell

  • Just compare the prices and posibilities with the others, like the iPod Touch...that player can only play mp4 or so... Archos can play a lot more, even without the plugins.

  • How come a lot people don't know about archos ?

  • Because most of them (unfortunately) go with an iPod and don't search for better quality products...

  • too true :-(

    thats the power of sillouetted dancers flooding TV like a Jamster ad I suppose :-(

  • Is there any fees on the docking station when you record tv,cable,and other video sources?

  • Fees? Like in extra money? You only have to buy the DVR and after that, it's all yours...

  • are widgets free???