Archos 705 Portable WiFi Media Player and Recorder with 160GB
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The Archos 705 160GB is the ultimate in portable media player/recorders. It is able to record and play back regular TV as well as DVD movies, VHS, and cable/satellite video. Able to play back any movie in MPEG-4, protected/WMV, MPEG-4 AAC/H.264 (.MP4 QuickTime files), MPEG-2, and VOB, act as a portable digital music player, and much more including digital image storage and viewing. The 705 is great for those who want to carry around all their digital entertainment without the hassle of lugging around a laptop. But what makes this player special is the integrated WiFi and touch screen. The WiFi capabilities of the 705 allow you to surf the web, Sync with your PC and play music off your network. Navigation is a breeze thanks to the easy to use touch screen. This large 7" screen allows you to use your stylus or fingertip to navigate through the menus and folders. The available DVR Station 5, with its plethora of A/V inputs and outputs, allows you to connect the 705 to any TV or audio/video device for playback and recording. Wow your friends with photo slideshows, or impress your boss with a DVD quality video presentation easily with the 705. Upwards and onwards seems to be the motto at Archos as they continue to raise the bar with each and every personal media player they produce, and the 705 is no exception. So pick up an Archos 705 today and take all your media with you wherever you go.
- 160GB Capacity
- The 705's large drive allows you to store thousands of media files, such as movies, recorded TV programs, music, pictures and more
- WiFi
- The 802.11g wireless interface allows you to surf the Web, send and receive email from Web-based mail applications, and connecting the device to a home network to transfer files or play content directly from the network.
- TV/VCR/DVD/Cable/Satellite Recording
- With the available Docking Pod, the 705 can record from any connected source including DVD, TV, Satellite and even digital camcorders. Bring and watch your TV and movies wherever you go. You can even schedule the 604 to find and record the programs that interest you.
- Touch Screen
- Nothing could be easier than touching where you want to go and the 705's large, 7-inch color touch screen LCD allows you to navigate through menus easily with a stylus or even a fingertip.
- Video Playback
- Playing back DVD quality video with CD stereo sound, it's like having a home theater that fits in your hand.
- MP3 Music Player
- Store, manage, and play all your favorite digital tunes in MP3, WMA, and WAV format
- Photo Wallet
- Whether showing a slide show with music backgrounds of personal pictures to your friends or doing a business presentation, it is perfect for storing and displaying digital images.
- Data Storage
- You can back up your system and store important data with it, which acts as an external drive
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 160GB |
| Expansion Slot |
Connects to the Archos: DVR Station Gen 5 |
| Battery Life |
Music playback time: up to 25 hours Video playback time: up to 5.5 hours on built-in LCD. |
| LCD | 7'' TFT Touchscreen (800x480 pixels) |
| Player/Recorder | |
|---|---|
| Video |
MPEG-4 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution) WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution). With optional software plug-ins (available on ARCHOS Content Portal or www.archos.com): - 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 (available on ARCHOS Content Portal or on www.archos.com): - AAC stereo audio files - AC3 stereo sound files |
| Photo Viewer |
JPEG, BMP, PNG Accepts transfers directly from digital camera |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Voice Recorder | No |
| FM Tuner | No |
| FM Recording | No |
| Data Storage | Yes |
| Digital Card Slot | No |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB |
| A/V Inputs | USB |
| A/V Outputs | 3.5 mm mini jack for headphones or TV output (PAL & NTSC) |
| Other Ports | Via DVR Station Gen 5 (optional) |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| AC | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion Polymer battery. |
| Charger | External Power adapter/charger |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
PC with Windows ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Media Center. Macintosh OS X or higher (with USB Mass Storage Class support). Linux (with mass storage device support), USB port. |
| Video System | NTSC/PAL |
| Upgradeable Firmware | Yes |
| Size (WxHxD) | 7.05 x 4.96 x 0.775" (182 x 128 x 20mm) |
| Weight | 22 oz (630 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Simple controls (4)
- Lots of storage (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (4)
- How long have you owned it:
A month or less
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- Primary use:
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Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound
- Lots of Storage
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- At Work
- Commuting
- Travel
Comments about Archos 705 Portable WiFi Media Player and Recorder with 160GB:
You can record TV as a DVR, play multiple divx once the plugins installed, use it as an external hard drive, if you have the dock, you can play back on TV your recordings, photos anything that's on it. Works great with windows.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lots of Storage
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Heavy Device
- Slow Web Browser
Best Uses
- At Home
- Travel
Comments about Archos 705 Portable WiFi Media Player and Recorder with 160GB:
+Fantastic touch screen
+All in one device, mobile web tablet, mobile av-device
+Plenty of useful interfaces
+Mobile tank for the digital camera
-Heavy and thick
-Slow web browser
- How long have you owned it:
- A month or less
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Recommended:
- European AC Adapter, Web Browser - Audio And Video Plugin
- Similar:
- iPod, Sonos
Pros
- Beautiful Large Screen
- Lots of Storage
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Downloads not Easy or Smo
- Main Programs Need to be
- Not Enough Volume
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Travel
Comments about Archos 705 Portable WiFi Media Player and Recorder with 160GB:
After owning this unit for only a month or so I have good and bad things to say about it. And having built a few computers of my own I consider myself an advanced intermediate consumer when it comes to computers and electronics.
I don't have an Ipod to compare with this Archos machine so it's hard for me to say which unit is preferable. If you're like me, someone who likes large viewing screens to be able to see my photos and videos portably, it was a no-brainer to select this large screen model. There is no replacement on the market for this feature because, I assume, Archos is the only unit out there this size. To me, That eliminates all others. I don't know how anyone can even watch a movie or scrutinize your photos on anything the size of an Ipod. That's pretty much the size of the screens on the back of many cameras. One main reason for buying this was for picture storage. After checking the prices of the Epson units or similar ones, I felt I could buy this, in which case I'd not only get a larger screen but I'd also have the entertainment part of it. This is where I believe it blows all of those other picture storage devices away.
As far as software goes, this unit is based on the 'Opera' styled Operating System. I have no experience with this stuff but realize someone had to come up with something somewhat simplified so as not to use too much memory or storage. The other thing I like about this unit is the 160 GB that it has. Very useful and it seems I haven't begun to phase the amount of storage this thing has. I still have over 145 GB after putting all of my media from my Windows Media player on it, which contains about 500 songs, 100 videos and 50 or 60 documents. So far that is not much but it's nice to know that storage is no where near a problem yet.
I don't like the speed of a lot of the operations but that is something I guess I have to get used to after coming off of a single 3Ghz processor with 4 GB of ram. The operations that are processed are by no means long and dragged out, no, maybe 5 to 10 seconds each- just not instantaneous like I'm used to. The touch screen also needs some getting used to, you'll have to get used to pecking at this thing using a stylus, (which is nothing more than a stiff piece of plastic). Sometimes I feel like a chicken trying to get her reward standing in front of a snack window because you'll have to peck the glass sometimes a few times to get what you want. I don't know if the Ipod is like this but it seems like it could use some improvement here. Although in all fairness to Archos, other times the screen seems so sensitive that all it takes is a very light 'touch' to communicate with it. Truly amazing, really! It's probably because I'm not right on the money of my target. The screen can be calibrated, which I've done, but maybe not carefully enough.
In any case, it still has many avenues to explore and as far as entertaining, it will kill a couplke of hours in a snap, if you start to fool around with it, so as far as a machine for entertainment,- well, I guess that's what it's intended for and for this, it truly is an amzing piece of technology.
richo214
- How long have you owned it:
- A month or less
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Similar:
- Ipod Shuffle
Pros
- Act as an external HD
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- DVR
- File server
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
- Poor Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family
- Movies/Short Films
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Archos 705 Portable WiFi Media Player and Recorder with 160GB:
It takes a learning curve to use this device, but once known, the features are so smart. Battery lasts about 5 hours for video and up to 14 hours for audio only. You can record TV as a DVR, play multiple divx once the plugins installed, use it as an external hard drive, if you have the dock, you can play back on TV your recordings, photos anything that's on it. Works great with windows and mac. Play games, browse the net, install widgets, more and more, I use it everyday, perfect solution for IT.
- How long have you owned it:
- A month or less
Pros
Cons
- Bad Value
- Expensive
Best Uses
- Paper weight
Comments about Archos 705 Portable WiFi Media Player and Recorder with 160GB:
I purchased the 705 and it kinda worked but stopped after a few hours... I contacted Archos, they sent me another (after two weeks) and it was DOA. I will never buy another Archos product... stay away!!!
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What's in the Box
- Headphones
- USB 2.0 Cable
- USB 2.0 Host Adapter
- DVR Station Saddle
- 2 x Stylus
- Remote Control with integrated Keyboard
- Power Adapter/Charger
- Protective Pouch
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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