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Archos 605 WiFi
Strewelpeter
16-04-2009
I've read some good reviews about these things, so, a bit impusively, I bought myself a 30GB unit on Monday. So far, so good. Fantastic screen and great audio. I payed for a couple of the plug-ins (Web and ability to play .vob files. I knew before hand about the 'extra' charges but I'm still not too happy about them nontheless)
I'm not sure if it will become my main unit yet. I'd welcome any opinions others have about them.
Also, are there any tips, tricks, apps that you've come across.

Thanks.
JojoB
19-04-2009
I purchased my 605 (30GB)February 2008 and must say its one of the best buys I've made. I use it most days and the only problem I have with it is that the hard drive is not large enough!

I've read several message boards whereby complaints are levied against the additional costs for the plug-ins but the view I've taken is that I purchase what I require. If all was incorporated in the unit at the outset I suspect the price would have been prohibited for my limited budget. This way I have purchased only those items I am interested in at a time my budget allows. Admittedly the purchase price could be cheaper but I don't suppose I can have everything.

Enjoy your new toy!
misawa97
24-04-2009
Got mine in Jan 08. 40gb version. It's ok but has flaws. The wifi is rubbish and the PDF viewer is a joke. MP3's sound decent when u have a decent pair of earphones. Video looks fantastic. Great screen.

Archos support is pathetic and they so unhelpful its unreal. They are a bunch of clowns. No matter what earphones I get the left channel ends up going low. I have had creative, Sennizher, Bose and all of them the same things happen after a few weeks. Archos wont accept the player is the problem but it clearly is.

Another bad thing with archos is whenever they release a new product, support for the old products stops. There hasnt been a firmware update for the 605 in months!!
Strewelpeter
24-04-2009
Originally Posted by misawa97:
“Got mine in Jan 08. 40gb version. It's ok but has flaws. The wifi is rubbish and the PDF viewer is a joke. MP3's sound decent when u have a decent pair of earphones. Video looks fantastic. Great screen.

Archos support is pathetic and they so unhelpful its unreal. They are a bunch of clowns. No matter what earphones I get the left channel ends up going low. I have had creative, Sennizher, Bose and all of them the same things happen after a few weeks. Archos wont accept the player is the problem but it clearly is.

Another bad thing with archos is whenever they release a new product, support for the old products stops. There hasnt been a firmware update for the 605 in months!!”

I agree with what you say. Since writing this originally I've had to reboot it a few times (not uncommon) and I've found the sound to be good but not powerful enough to drive a decent set of cans. Having said that though, It's certainly coming with me on long journeys and holidays to watch movies on. The screen is fantastic. Bad luck with the support. I've read their sservice is pretty awful.
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