If you are looking for a genuine alternative to the iPod brand, then the Archos is the one to choose. This product has several advantages over the iPod, particularly its large, high resolution screen which has surprising quality for a handheld device. It is however, also excellent as an mp3 player, although the sound quality on the integrated speaker could be better. On the Archos, navigation is easy, and the touch screen is also very effective. Its most attractive feature however, is the price, around £170 for the 160GB version, making it greater value than the equivalent iPod. There are however, two main problems, one its battery life (although a booster ...  Read the complete review

I've had mine for nearly a year now and use it most days on the train. As a video player its almost unbeatable, due to the range of video formats it plays (including MPEG 2, VOB, and transport stream files with the optional Cinema pack) and the quality and resolution of its screen. The battery life is reasonable at around 6 hours for video playback. As an MP3 player its battery life is limited but does have reasonable sound quality. Compared to something like an iPod touch it lacks the range of additional applications and games available, but then its much cheaper. Reliability has been reasonable, but I occasionally have to reboot it and ...  Read the complete review

It will be probably not improper to say that when you talk about media players the name of a Sony or an Apple immediately captures your mind. At least it does to me. But not after I saw Archos 605 Wifi. I don't think it lacks behind any of those two if not better (Please keep reading this review, don't take a decision). Archos 605 Wifi is designed for elegance per excellence. Just have look at the immaculate specification : Vital Statistics: Height: 3.2" Width: 4.8" Depth: 0.8 inches. Weight: 9.2 oz Features: Display: TFT 4.3" (color) IAR (Image Aspect Ratio): 16:9 Touch screen Capacity 160 MB ...  Read the complete review