Archos 605 Wi-Fi Test (Portable Media Player )


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Archos 605 Wi-Fi
Test score: B Above average
The score of B is reached using 11 different tests on the Archos 605 Wi-Fi (s).
Average score of all MP3 player: B.
Product specs: Storage medium: Hard Disk; Battery life: 15h; Weight: 260g; Type: Portable MP3 Player, Personal Media Player (PMP); Dimensions WxDxH: 122 x 82 x 20; Connectivity: USB more info
 
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What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision
Issue 1/2008
Single test
"excellent" (5 out of 5 stars)
"A highly capable, forward-thinking machine, that's surprisingly elegant and simple to use - a winner, then."
 
Computing Made Easy
Issue 119
4 products on test
9 out of 10 points "Group Test Winner"
"A quality unit that is built to last with first-rate features, including Wi-Fi for web browsing and high-definition display for superb video playback."
 
Computer act!ve
Publication date 11/2007
Single test
5 out of 5 stars "Buy It!"
"Even with the cost of the additional upgrades the Archos 605 is still less expensive than many of its rivals. It's an accomplished product and is a good-value player."
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PC Pro
Issue 11/2007
8 products on test
"average" (3 out of 6 stars)
"... As it stands, the 605 is an impressive device for portable video, but we wish it wasn't hobbled out of the box."
 
Computer Buyer & Upgrades
Issue 11/2007
Single test
"good" (3 out of 5 stars) Value for money: 2 out of 5 stars
"... Although it's not exactly massive, the screen is large enough to immerse you in a film. The supplied headphones sound quite muddy, but have a fair amount of bass. ..."
 
PC Advisor
Publication date 9/2007
Single test
4 out of 5 stars Value for money: 4 out of 5 stars
"The Archos is attractive, good value for money and well-designed, with an intuitive layout and high-quality screen. Charging is a hassle, however."
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Summary of ArchosĀ 605 Wi-Fi



The Archos 605 Wi-Fi portable media player proved its mettle in Computing Made Easy magazine, coming away with first place.


The portable media player was put to the test in 11 magazines most of them feeling the product did at least have some merit.
Its highest score of 90% came from RegHardware online magazine which tested the Archos 605 Wi-Fi in their 9/2007 issue. The product received its worst result from PC Pro magazine (issue 11/2007) with a score of "average" (3 out of 6 stars).
The "Recommended" (TrustedReviews 9/2007) and "Buy It!" (Computer act!ve 11/2007) awards act as further honours for the Archos 605 Wi-Fi.