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Archos 5

(3.5 out of 5)


Archos's sexiest PMP yet sports a sweet touchscreen and excellent video playback, but be sure to update to the latest firmware.

Review by | October 22, 2008 | + Share

The Archos 5 is the sexiest device yet from the French PMP pioneer. It has a sleeker body than its predecessors, and eschews physical controls for an entirely touch-based interface. Available in 60, 120, and 250GB hard drive capacities, it's even priced reasonably, though you'll need to buy some add-ons to access some features. Continue reading full review @ LAPTOP Magazine

ProsCons
  • Attractive, sleek design
  • Sharp, responsive touchscreen
  • Very good A/V quality on player
  • Good Internet browsing and e-mail experience
  • Audio sometimes out of sync with TV output
  • Recording with optional DVR station is problematic
  • Picks up fingerprints easily
  • Issues with CinemaNow downloads