the archos 5 - short review

the archos 5.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• archos
• archos 5
• internet media tablet
• mobile internet device
• ipod touch
• ipod killer
• archos 605

[crisp1994]

is it better than the itouch like organization of music and videos wise

[sparhu]

imo.... yes. its more or less a different format. more like a computer, in that you can search through the folders, but it also creates folders due to artist, genre, and date.

[leo1337hs]

does it scratch easy

[sparhu]

the screen doesn't easily, but the casing does.... it has a finish that is easily rubbed off with just holding in your hands.

[kooldrumz]

does the archos 5 have as many apps as the iphone or itouch cause i have friends that have both and they have a shit load of apps?

[sparhu]

not as much, the itouch has most of the app developer's attention, due to it being the more popular media tablet

[daveli361]

im not spaming. just stop calling it an "itouch" from now on please.

[tesk187]

its a pretty nice player but it also has its cons such as

1-doesn't bring a case or sleeve.

2-the paint gets scratches sooo easily (just by carrying it in you pocket)

3-it crashes if you open up too many web tabs

4-accessories are a bit expensive

5-extra for plug ins

6-gets really warm (250 gig version)

7-archos support is horrible

8-takes pretty long to charge on pc

[einis5]

Does the sound work at all the videos?

[gypsianna]

best buy

[africanmaan]

is there anywhere i can buy this except for on the internet ?

[galion7012]

it supports Flash 9 which would be normal full flash.

[galion7012]

on the Archos 5 the web browser is included on it when you buy it.

[KamyarM]

archos is some good shit man .

[TedMorin]

In reply,

1: Name one iPod that does.

2: I have a 120 so there is less paint and I don't think it scratches more than an iPod's color.

3: Like a computer.

4: Agreed.

5: But they're cheap on eBay.

6: You know that doesn't really happen unless you over work it - music + 10 web tabs, for example.

7: Agreed.

8: And that's why I got the mini-dock!

I find those all to be minimal problems - it does better than my Nano and that's all I need, ;)

[kooldrumz]

how r u goin on the internet with that thing i no u have to get the opera web browser wen u get but is that u have to purcase to go on the internet ????????

[llAkuTsUll]

I have the 120 gig version and in the fucking name of OBAMA I can say thats a LIE !!

[llAkuTsUll]

I bougth all the plugins on Ebay for only $28, now i just drop and play , I can even watch videos in HD ;)