Archos 5

89 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 89 reviews of Archos 5. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the size and portability. The usability and performance are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the price.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Archos 5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 user reviews of Archos 5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

54% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Ginny Mies (techadvisor.co.uk)

Archos 5 review

At 127.5x78.3x12.9mm, the 5 is basically the same size as its predecessor, the Archos 605 WiFi. In this iteration, however, Archos has added a generous half-inch of screen - its size is now 4.8in, so it takes up almost all of the device's faceplate.

The Archos 5 is a beautifully designed portable video player with a stunning screen and very good audio and video playback. But do factor in the cost of accessories and plug-ins.

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Stuff.tv (stuff.tv)

Archos 5 review

So, you're in the market for a portable media player – why shouldn't you buy an iPod Touch ? Well, this ‘Internet Media Tablet' is one reason. Sure, the Touch is dinkier, but the Archos 5's 120 GB of storage (there's also a 250Gb version available)...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Tracy and Matt's Blog (tracyandmatt.co.uk)

Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet Review

Overall the Archos 5 is a decent device. I think that if you were going to buy one you would really want to go all out and buy the add-ons allowing for TV recording. If you want it just to watch the occasional video, like me, on a plane or train then...

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by : electricpig (electricpig.co.uk)

Archos 5

Archos's big-screen slab is an all-in-one media monster that's a movie buff's wet dream.

Large, glorious touchscreen. Whopping hard drive.

It's big and heavy. Somebody call the osteopath!

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Shiny Shiny (shinyshiny.tv)

Shiny Review: The Archos 5

You might be paying a lot for this machine but you're getting the most stylish PMP on the market, as well as one which excels in internet browsing and allows you read PDF's. I'd suggest waiting for the sales as they might bundle in some of the ad-ons...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Techworld (techworld.com)

Archos 5 review

The Archos 5 is a beautifully designed portable video player with a stunning screen and very good audio and video playback. But do factor in the cost of accessories and plug-ins.

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Archos 5

With its built-in capabilities, your Internet Media Tablet becomes the ultimate way to surf the web. The amazingly sharp and high-resolution screen lets you navigate effortlessly through the web just like you would on a PC. Browsing becomes almost...

Bigger and smarter than a phone, but smaller and faster than a netbook, the Archos 5 is perfect for anyone who has a hard drive full of media and a long, dull commute to endure. Archos 5 is tagged with Archos and portable media player. Select a tag...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (goodgearguide.com.au)

Archos 5

The Archos 5 touch-screen media player offers spectacular video and music playback to go along with its elegant design.

Elegant design, spectacular video and music playback

On-board e-mail client is still in beta, awkward to hold

The Archos 5 is a beautifully designed portable video player with a stunning screen and very good audio and video playback.

Nov, 2008

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Archos 5 series reviewed in French

Archos fan-site Archos Lounge lived up to its name this week and threw down a 300,000 page review on the new Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet. We won't tear down...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (pcworld.com)

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The Archos 5 touch-screen media player ($350 as of 11/5/2008) offers spectacular video and music playback to go along with its elegant design. It also has a multitude of available accessories and features--which, unfortunately, you have to pay extra to...

Very good audio/video playback Stunning display

Web browser disappointing Some features require payment

The Archos 5 is a beautifully designed portable video player with a stunning screen and very good audio and video playback. Unfortunately, to get the most out of the player, you have to pay extra for accessories and plug-ins, which means the final...

Nov, 2008

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