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Archos 605 Wi-Fi 30 GB Portable Media Player

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MODEL- 500948 VENDOR- ARCHOS, INC

FEATURES- Archos 605 WiFi Multimedia Player- 30GB
The ARCHOS 605 WiFi features the most impressive combination of
features in a portable video player, at a price that starts at
$150. With its 4.3" touch screen, slim size, WiFi capabilities,
multiple storage options and low price, the 605 WiFi is the
flagship ARCHOS Portable Media Player (PMP).
Includes 605 Unit, Headphones, USB cable, DVR Station Gen 5 adapter,
Protective pouch, Quick start guide.
* Easiest Access to Content
The Generation 5 line of PMPs from ARCHOS features the fastest, easiest
way to access digital entertainment for downloading wirelessly to the
device. With the ARCHOS Content Portal, the new 605 WiFi puts favorite
movies, TV shows, music and more in the palm of your hand for purchase
and download from any wireless hotspot and for enjoyment wherever you
go.
The ARCHOS 605 WiFi bridges the gap between the PC and the TV. For the
first time, you can stream content from the PC or the Internet to the TV
or PMP--all through a wireless home network and the ARCHOS 605 WiFi and
DVR Station.
The ARCHOS 605 WiFi 4.3" touch screen features 800x480 resolution,
offering the highest quality screen in a PMP device, while 4GB, 30GB,
80GB and 160GB versions offer consumers a full-featured PMP at any price
point and storage class desired.
* Personalize It Your Way
ARCHOS introduces a truly personalized experience with the Generation 5
PMPs. You can customize the 605 WiFi with a variety of software plug-ins
and accessories to make your ARCHOS fit your lifestyle perfectly.
In addition to full Internet access, the Opera Browser plug-in puts
Adobe Flash support on your ARCHOS PMP, which lets you access and enjoy
YouTube and other Web video sites on your ARCHOS device. For the first
time, you can both view and post YouTube videos wherever you are with a
wireless connection and your ARCHOS PMP.
* The ARCHOS 605 WiFi lets you:
- Play all your digital entertainment: movies, TV shows, photos and
music.
- Record your favorite TV shows
- Stream and watch videos from your PC
- Download movies and music directly on your PMP using the ARCHOS
Content Portal.
- Enjoy the new high resolution 4.3" touch screen (800x480 pixels).
- Internet enabled to surf the Web, share content, and access Web video
sites (YouTube).
- Customize your ARCHOS with accessories and plug-ins
- View, zoom photos and make slide shows with music and transition
effects, for viewing on the PMP or TV.
- Listen to all your favorite music in more formats than any other
player.

-- SPECIFICATIONs -----------------------------------
CAPACITY - 30GB hard drive stores up to 40 Movies, 300,000 photos or
15,000 songs (FORMATTED CAPACITY WILL VARY)
DISPLAY - High resolution screen, 800x480 pixels, 4.3" TFT LCD, 16
million colors, Touch screen.
PLAYBACK - Video: MPEG-4 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution)
WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution).
With optional software plug-ins:
- 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: Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA,
Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM).
With optional software plug-ins:
- AAC3 music files
- AC3 stereo sound files
PHOTO VIEWER - JPEG, BMP, PNG
Transfer directly your photos from a digital camera
PDF VIEWER - Reads PDF documents. May not implement all PDF features.
RECORDING - Video: Via the optional DVR Station or DVR Travel Adapter.
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: Via the optional DVR Travel Adapter or DVR Station:
stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format.
INTERFACES - USB 2.0 High-Speed Device (compatible USB 1.1): Mass Storage
Class (MSC) and Media Transport Protocol (MTP).
USB 2.0 Host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer
Protocol (PTP).
CONNECTORS - 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
Docking connectors to connect DVR Station and other Archos
accessories.
SPEAKERS - Two built-in speakers
ACCESSORIES - 500982 DVR Station Gen 5
500879 DVR Travel Adapter Gen 5
500986 Helmet Camcorder Gen 5
500977 Battery Dock Adapter
500875 Mini Dock Gen 5
REQUIREMENTS - PC : Windows ME, 2000, XP, Media Center, Vista
Mac: OS X or higher (with USB Mass Storage Class support),
Linux (with mass storage device support)
USB port
For PlaysForSure video and subscription services: PC with
Windows XP SP 2 or higher, Windows Media Player 10 or
higher, USB 2.0 port.
POWER SOURCE - Lithium-Ion Polymer battery, charges via computer USB port
DIMENSIONS - 4.8" x 3.2" x 0.6"
www.archos.com
email: tech-support@archos.com

Specification	Description
Model	500948, 500963, 605
UPC	690590509481
Additional features	WiFi (802.11g) connection. Optional Internet plug-in (Opera® Web browser and Adobe Flash® Player) for Web browsing, Touch screen
Additional formats supported	PDF
Age	Adult,Senior
Audio formats supported	Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM); With optional software plug-ins (available for purchase at www.ar
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
Battery Type	Product
Benefits	30GB stores up to 40 movies¹, 300,000 photos² or 15,000 songs³Play all your digital entertainment: movies, TV shows, photos
Benefits	80GB stores up to 100 movies¹, 800,000 photos² or 45,000 songs³Play all your digital entertainment: movies, TV shows, photo
Built-in clock	Yes
Built-in memory	30GB
Built-in memory	80GB
Cables Included	Archos USB cable
Capacity UOM	mAh
Chemistry	Lithium Ion
Color support	Yes
Controls/Adjustments	LCD backlight, brightness, contrast, gamma
Country Of Origin	China
Description Header	The next generation in media.
Description Header	The next generation in mobile media.
Display Catalog Number	42-409
Display Catalog Number	55027443
Display size (diagonal)	4.3 inches
Enclosure Color	Silver
End Product Indicator	Yes
Equalizer(EQ)/Customization	5 band equalizer
Gender	Male,Female
ID3 tags support	Yes
Included in the Box	Archos 605 WiFiHeadphonesArchos USB cableUSB host adapterProtective pouchDVR adapter2 st
Inputs	1 x USB(USB High-Speed Device), 1 x USB(USB 2.0 Host), 1 x Barrel(Charger)
Integrated speaker(s)	Yes
Interest	Road Warrior,Gadget Guru,Musical,Being Connected
Mac system requirements	Available USB 2.0 port
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	12
Manufacturer Part Number	500963
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	12
MAP Price	0.0
MAP Price	329.99
Max resolution	800x400
Memory type	Hard drive
Model	500963
Model	605
New Date	Sun Sep 28 00:00:00 CDT 2008
Number of songs (by encoding)	Up to 100 Movies, 800,000 photos or 45,000 songs based on 3.5 mins/song & 64 kbits/s WMA, on 1000 kbits/s MPEG-4 audio/video encoding and 1h30/movie (
Number of songs (by encoding)	up to 40 Movies, 300,000 photos or 15,000 songs) based on 3.5 mins/song & 64kbits/s WMA, on 1000 kbits/s MPEG-4 audio/video encoding and 1h30/movie (f
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Outputs	1 x USB(USB High-Speed Device), 1 x USB(USB 2.0 Host), 1 x Phone 1/8"(Heaadphone / AV)
PC interface supported	USB
PC system requirements	Windows ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Media Center, Available USB 2.0 port
PC system requirements	Windows ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Media Center Available USB 2.0 port
Photo formats supported	JPG, BMP, PNG
Playback modes	Single, folder, normal repeat, shuffle
Player Type	Music, photos & videos
Power Device	Lithium ion polymer battery
Preloaded with music	Yes
Product Depth	0.75
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Disclaimer	*Internet access required; broadband recommended; fees may apply. ¹With the optional DVR Station, DVR Travel Adapter or Mini Dock. &sup
Product Disclaimer	*Internet access required; broadband recommended; fees may apply.¹With the optional DVR Station, DVR Travel Adapter or Mini Dock.²Wi
Product Height	3.2
Product Type	Hard drive
Product Weight	6.1
Product Weight	9.17
Product Weight UOM	ounces
Product Width	4.8
Rechargeable	Yes
Recipient	Mom,Dad,Daughter,Son,Significant Other,Myself
Size	Pack
Sound output mode	Stereo
Supported Languages	English
Type	High resolution TFT LCD, 16 million colors
Video formats supported	MPEG-4 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution); WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution); With optional software plug-ins (available for purchase at www.archos.co

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"I have had my 605 80GB for 1 week. While waiting for delivery; I ripped 12 movies to .AVIs for an upcoming business trip to Honolulu[...], but no printed documentation. The pictures of this unit do not do it justice; it is attractive and very pleasing to operate. Hefty and solid; make sure you buy a nice case if you plan to travel with it. WOW!!!! The screen is beautiful. Elegant comes to mind as I explore this ..." Read Full Review »

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goodfeatures but hdd not repairable/upgr

"Archos has all the cool features, but I dropped my support the day it disabled the functionality to upgrade the hard drive or change the hard drive. If your device is broken, you can not change the hard drive yourself. That is the reason why my friends tell me to choose either Ipod, Sony UX ultraportable, Haier Rhapsody or others. I know many say byebye to this product. BTW the hard drive of Archos 30GB is small..." Read Full Review »

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4.0

"I liked it because I could save a lot of music on it rather than having to change my selection everynight, as I did when I had my ipod. If you do not mind having something a bit large then its fine; the size & weight did not bother me. The only problem was 30GB WAS TOO SMALL FOR ME! After I added my …" Read Full Review »

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Great For Video Viewing

★★★★★

5.0

"I purchased the Archos 605 mainly for traveling and viewing video and go online to check e-mail.

Purchased the Web Browser plug in and it detect wirless network at easy. Speed wise is OK especially scrolling the page. I was able to go to all the web sites and checking e-mails without any problem. …" Read Full Review »

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★★★★★

5.0

"I have to tell you first off that I am not affiliated with Archos [...]. I purchased this device for our local fire department to record video from our FLIR device on one of our boats. We really did not have much faith that this device would do what we wanted it to do. I can tell you that it did. …" Read Full Review »

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goodfeatures but hdd not repairable/upgr

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Archos 605 Wi-Fi 30 GB Portable Media Player

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