Archos 5 Review- The best PMP on the Market? You decide!

[rsimoli]

which are the bose model of your speakers?

[samljer]

great device, but i cant get over the small size, its a phone!!

if you guys really want a tablet, get no less then a 7 inch.

[mynameistooey]

please let us know the type and model of the bose speakers that you are using for the video

[Check4040]

beautiful review, thanks a lot!!!

[nirebloke]

This guy actually gets very excited actually about the littlest things! "go on to google and you can actually type what you want" "you can actually view Pdf files" "you can actually listen to music while accessing the internet" whoa. Too me it seems like an actual slow piece of shit. The pdf took ages, so did google. I think this guy is an archos dealer..."phenomenal piece of kit" NO IT ISN'T

[Futzevogel]

Haha, that youtube video is seriously rofl! :D

But a lovely gadget!!!

[Lewas321]

looks pretty slow?

[scottulster]

Does this have flash player?

[Preetham42]

does this fit in your pocket?

[FlapjakIan]

@Preetham42 Not to be sexist, but it depends on your gender. Men usually have HUGE pockets, because thats how mens pants are built. Girls pants usually have small pockets, because that's just how they're built. But it's only 5 inch screen, so it can't be that bad.

[johnmonk66]

Does the archos do netflix? If it doesn't it's no good to me.

[flashash2k9]

@johnmonk66 he wont know, there's no netflix in the uk.

[lordbale33]

Rock On Bro !!! nice review!!!!!

[shiguaman]

see my review of the archos 5 go search shiguaman i don't know why mine is listed on like the 9th page

[megacool213]

I say the archos 5 is better than the archos 7 since archos 5 has a better processor( 800 MHz compared to the 600 MHz on the archos 7)

[AHScrewedu]

should i get the archos 5 or the archos 7?

[AutomatikSynthetik]

3:37 you can listen to music and go on the internet on your ipod touch lol.

[XMMxmmXM]

Is it worth it to buy the 32 GB version just for listening to music?

[saden007]

@XMMxmmXM I just ordered a 32 GB version. I'm gonna use mine as a Mp3-Player, video player and for internet browsing. There is also an 8 GB version of it i think but you decide if you want to have some extra space for other things then only music...

[alpha9190]

does it feature a email client?

[JonathansFilmsInc]

hey, great interesting video! I was wondering if you can 'tether' the 3g network from a mobile phone using the bluetooth. cheers! :)

[jimmey303]

peace of kit?

[TheBanannaana]

@jimmey303 hahahah just what i was thinking

[jimmey303]

i hate this peace of crap, i had one, waste of money

[vankizovec]

can it have skype?

[KabouterwesleyFTW]

Should i buy this?

Or the archos 9??

HELP MEEE! :p

[ClinchMovie]

@KabouterwesleyFTW Get the archos 101!!! I really want one!

[ThecitizenofTheworld]

@KabouterwesleyFTW

This, buy it now for 100 bucks on cowboom, I'm guessing it'll sell out in the hour.

[elebouth]

man you did a VERY GOOD job as a Review !!!!! BRAVO!!!

[impossiblemission4ce]

LOLS xD "that's HD quality, okay?" music: "yeah"

[peruanoxsiempre]

@impossiblemission4ce it is he didnt say HD resolution. lol

[prizzom]

it's pretty sick, but i dont want that big thing in my pocket

[addyTHEteacher]

this guy has the COOLEST VOICE EVER!!!!

[jwh424]

Actually you can actually play actual music with this actual device actually that's actually cool. Actually it actually better than the actual ipad touch that actually out of actual date. Actually I'm joking . Archos is not better than the pad....lol

[TheBananaSlush]

Thx for the review i have just bought the archos 5 from amazon for 300 USD

[Nickah37]

actual actually..

[sweetback36]

What a wicked review and very clearly explained.

It's all about the Archos.

Just upgraded my AV 500(cos it was lost) to this machine and gotta say beautifully done bro.

Long live the Archos.

A wonderful alternative to the the generic i-pod/i-phone craze that has taken over the world.

The Archos is a better machine by far.



[gclittle1]

It works well but is sooo limited. Only the brand extra can be used on these units and everything is a purchase. Plugin are nice but not really need if to don't mind converting the video and playing it on the unit. Just beware the don't replace third party plugins, when you send in for repairs, they don't put them back on, if the were not purchase from them. MATTER OF FACT they don't honor warrenty of the product, if it wasn't purchase from them

[alzathoth]

can u plug a digital SLR camera intoo the unit to transfer files directly to the archos for storage? i have been looking for an external portable storage/player for travel.

this may be it.

[conejo013]

so is the 3g. what internet service would i get for this?

[AEsmondeProductions]

I agree but I put up with it because i'm a super geek

[fattony638]

By all means do not buy this piece of shit.

It's awesome... when it works. Read the technical support forums and you'll see what I mean. Software problems range from freezing often, to not even being able to transfer stuff on it. Hardware was fine until the headphone jack stopped working. I had to send mine to repair (YOU pay the shipping). Then it worked for a week and now I have to send it back again (and pay for the shipping again), but the tech support line is full, wonder why....

[valantisblack]

hello i have one question

i play online games like wild guns if you know... or others this device shows that pages?

[hellobooom]

i ADORE my archos 5 lol (bose = overrated btw lol just an observation)

[thevoicetobeat]

can you make a video using the dvr station, I want to buy this product if this because of its capability to be a dvr, but I want to know first how it works. I have some questions for you;

1. what files are choices for the recorded videos?

2. can you watch directly without the need to connect it to the tv?

3. how about the bluetooth? can it transfer files from and to your macbook?

I hope you'll have the time to answer my questions. thanks

[x1yamaha26]

no it doesnt support bluetooth. but u can transfer files via usb cable.

[sugarna]

I need opinions, which is better Zune HD or Archos 5 250 GB Internet Media Tablet

[WindowsWithUs]

achros 5 is better

[CH42tm]

you wont find anything 2 touch the archos 5 anywhere.completly blows the competition outa the water.shame it cant make fone calls.

[lockoutpmp]

just a few notes for people it will playback smoothly because it's used as an external hard drive too not surprising, and people have been saying that they charge for some plug-ins like if you want to watch HD you have to pay for it, and the browser will only load as quick as the speed you paid for or that is being used by the location you are at (Starbucks, McDonalds) i'm thinking of buying one but also taking these things into consideration.

[dogyhigh]

great vid.I have a few questions. Number 1- Everyone tells me that when ever your watching youtube videos like the last few seconds the player freezes is this true or flase, Number 2- Is the archo 5 the same as the Archo 7 And if not what are the differences between the screen sizes. And Number 3- is Archos the best brand and overally internet?youtube accesible media player out there?

[CH42tm]

nice review bruv.2 days to go!!!!!

[TSIFull]

Can you use Skype on this Archos?

[hurrycanger]

As far as I know, you cannot. =)

[MagicRain505]

Many people complain about size, but I like the fact that it's big. I'm honestly tired of small pmp's, and I'm glad that Archos really packed a punch with this one, since my hands are not exactly small. Besides, the 5 in this video is so big because it is a 250gb harddrive based model. If you want something slimmer, get the 60gb model, which is easily just as great--you just can't upload your life to it like the 250gb lol. Either way, it's a true apple killer.

[nywytboy68]

Because of your excellent review I'll be getting the 250gb Archos 5 in the USA. Thank you, you rock bro!!!1

[eozen81]

I wish you'd included a subtitle included video saöple so that everyone could see it's supporting subtitle formats lik srt, sub.

[gangsta28ny]

BEST REVIEW!!

[ABONESR]

good review, you gave me all I wanted know

thanks

[skateer25]

what would you use for a music program

rhapsody

itunes???

[cyberdidi]

I find it pretty big and doesn t seem to be pocket friendly.. got the touch way too overated I regret this purchase. I m going for the cowon s9 -best pmp on the market if sound quality is your main focus.

[joeadame2]

this device is incredible but it seems a little too big, well for wht it does its small but carrying one of these would feel uncomfortable

[lurdk]

its a "media tablet"

[joeadame2]

then it would be a waste of money just  for music

[allstarq9]

the new one runs android

[tostie45]

I think iPod touch is better

[THEONETHEONLYEM21]

only 199 at amazon 60gb

[gr1mreapr]

only 240 dollars on amazon

[ArielCaboob]

an Nvidia based tegra device is going to destroy these things. Its the same processor as the Zune HD but 25% faster

[amBullseye]

Can you use this on animeseason . com? To check some videos there?

[MrPoonasty]

just found this on big value inc for 299.95 with shipping im going to order mine tomorrow!

[MrPoonasty]

whats the differance to the old 250g and the newer 500g beside its 250g larger??

[tieman3000]

this thing is sik!!!

[hurrycanger]

can you tell me what codecs it has already and what codecs we have to pay for ? Also, does it have flash player from the beginning ?

[jamesleicester]

Sorry but I've actually got to say this, but how many actual time can you actually say actually.

[PMeursault]

@jamesleicester Lol yea people really need to write some kind of script before they make vids and avoid the "actually", "basically", "like", "ummm", and "uhhhh" diarrhea.

[TheOneMetallica1]

I am definitely gonna get one now.

[amindumaru]

i heard the new archos 5 8gb was coming out. anybody know where i can get it?

[johnjohnjohn222]

Not heard of one an 8gb model but theres one called an 'archos 3 vision' which is a bi smaller with interactive scrolling etc.... but personally i'd stick to the 60gb + models as smaller memory doesnt necessarily make them much cheaper... I just bought the 120 :)

[PhatDtron]

is ther a build in speaaker?

[AEsmondeProductions]

Yes

[rafaelrosales94]

ok to go on the internet

do u need to be connected to ur hhome wifi router or is this anywhere

[ipodandarchos]

A BLACK MAN IN THE UNITED KINGDOM WOW!

[ipodandarchos]

lol why is he wearing a suit for an archos review

7:30

[DavidG121291]

it should have gps and internet anywhere

[cncmasterw]

it does have GPS but you have to add the app and thats like 20$ useless

[LetsGoFcukingMental]

I challenge you all not to immediately search youtube for that "I like to move it" video, love it.

[microwaveablejesus84]

yeah its is a London accent lols

mugs

[rodrigollop]

how do you upload movies to Archos?

[XeanFury]

looks slow when drag

[pierreman7894]

why are you black and have an austrailian ascent

[gattiboy]

Long story short. Back in 1966 my father (who's from Africa), traveled to Australia to find work in a rich man's farm. While the husband went to town to purchase fertilizers for the prairies, his wife invited me inside their bedroom to do a little fertilizing on my own, and once the seed was planted I was born nine months later. My father was eventually deported back to Africa and I stayed behind and was taaken in by my understanding Australian step-father.

[gattiboy]

I meant to say invited him.

[razrvin]

sounds like a mix between jamaican and australian, which is pretty cool. good review by the way bro, i plan on purchasing this for myself later this year... i think i wasted my ipod touch 2g is a waste of money when compared to this... one question, is it possible to transfer my iTunes library to the archos? all my music is on iTunes, since Apple brainwashed me...

[adamcos1]

its english:P accent london

[deemoon304]

The ARCHOS 7 320 Go is the best of the market for the moment :o

[HammersHammered]

I stopped watching as soon as you mentioned your Bose speakers.

[Vugt89]

Why?

[unionpac2004]

Because audiophiles all know that Bose is overpriced crap.

[ArielCaboob]

and most computer savy users know that Macs are overpriced crap

[jakendrbe]

haha

word

[xXxj3susxXx]

got an archos 7 today ^^ there insain

[jokerstatus13]

recently came across this your review was very helpful.

does it have to be connected to a computer i dont think it does but im making sure it use wifi right and do you have to hook this up with a 3g network or anything like that does it have a touch screen keyboard?

[lilbyrd7050]

great review :] i want one

[orelsi1000]

Nice review dude.

[atimmons05]

is this the one that you can put your sim card in and it has 3G?

[cronosdethor2]

no this is not the one,

the one u are talking about is called ARCHOS 5G, it will come out on september 2009 i think

[wozzers2]

the only think its missing is the motion sensor tht ipod has i think if thy make it a phone and give it like 0.5tb thn it will be the perfect accessory

[musicalmike212]

How well does it work with a mac.

I mean transferring files

will it play files I downloaded off itunes before itunes plus came out?

[boogieman4567]

is this better than an itouch?

[TheHusky9]

it depends. If you want apps, but a serious lack in codecs and flash 9. Then get itouch.

If you want everything other than apps then get the archos