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The Archos 405 portable media player (PMP) is the value-priced (MSRP $170), stripped down version of the larger flagship Archos 605 WiFi ($230 - $400). It drops WiFi and doesn't have a touch screen, but is smaller and cheaper. It features a vivid 3.5" TFT LCD screen with a 320 x 240 resolution that is much larger than other media players at this price point like the Apple iPod Nano ($150 - $200) with its 2.0" LCD.
MSRP $170.00
Release date August, 2007
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Features
- 3.0" TFT LCD (NOT touch-screen)
- 2GB capacity with SD expansion slot
- Customizable with many plugins and accessories
- Can be used as a DVR with DVR Station Accessory
- Includes both a standard USB and proprietary USB connection
- Available extended battery pack that can double as a stand
- Battery life: video - 5.5 hours, audio - 16 hours
- dimensions: 4" x 3" x 0.5"
- weight: 4.2 oz.
Media formats
Archos advertises that the 605 supports MPEG-4 and WMV video and MP3, WMA, and WAV audio, however it features native support for the popular DivX and XviD video encoding schemes. It does not support the open-source OGG Vorbis audio format. The Cinema plugin the 605 can be extended to play MPEG-2 encoding video (.vob, .mpg, .ps), and the Video podcast plugin adds H.264 audio/video support (used by iTunes, and podcasts).
The Archos 405 was released on August 30th, 2007 and retails for around $170. It is part of the Generation 5 product line Archos 605 WiFi, Archos TV, Archos 705 WiFi, and Archos 105.
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Pros
- Great GB/$ ratio
- MicroSD/SDHC expansion slot
- Large screen size without being bulky
Cons
- No DivX support
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Archos 405
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Cons
- Controls take time to learn
- Thick for a flash based player
- Under-powered CPU - doesn't like very high bit-rate files
Archos 405
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MSRP $199.00
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Pros
- Ridiculously thin
- Now plays video with a high quality screen
- Feels just right in your hand.
Cons
- Battery still not user replaceable.
- The backside is very easily scratched.
- More expensive than competitors with similar features
Archos 405
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Archos 405
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Pros
- FM Radio
- Plays video (mpeg4)
- Excellent audio support (mp3, WMA, OGG)
- Bright, large display (/w custom background, 2.2")
Cons
- Difficult to transfer video
- No cradle
Archos 405
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Reviews
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- inexpensive personal video player
- SD Flash slot for expanding memory
- large, high quality 3.5" screen
- good audio quality
- has a standard USB connection
- customizable with many plug-ins and accessories
- 2GB of internal memory + external expansion
- not locked to any proprietary player
- good support
- Anti-glare screen
- PDF viewer
- Compatible with Archos' DVR Station
- SDHC compatibility
Cons
- You even need to purchase a codex to common types of files and many are not supported.
- Problem with the Archoslink software.
- Resolution is not the best.
- both transferring files and charging by the USB cable seemed very slow
- no touchscreen
- the screen is a traditional square format rather than widescreen
- does not come with a kickstand
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May 18, 2009
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Pros
- inexpensive personal video player
- SD Flash slot for expanding memory
- large, high quality 3.5" screen
- good audio quality
- Anti-glare screen
- PDF viewer
- Compatible with Archos' DVR Station
Cons
- very little built-in memory - 2 GB
- mediocre battery life
- no built-in speaker
- user interface / software is lacking
- No WiFi connectivity
- Bulky and heavy
- No hold button
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May 4, 2009
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Pros
- inexpensive personal video player
- SD Flash slot for expanding memory
- has a standard USB connection
- 2GB of internal memory + external expansion
- not locked to any proprietary player
- good support
Cons
- very little built-in memory - 2 GB
- mediocre battery life
- user interface / software is lacking
- build quality is not top notch
- long battery charge time
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September 20, 2007
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Pros
- inexpensive personal video player
- SD Flash slot for expanding memory
- large, high quality 3.5" screen
- good audio quality
- has a standard USB connection
- customizable with many plug-ins and accessories
- plays many file formats including DivX, XviD
Cons
- very little built-in memory - 2 GB
- mediocre battery life
- no built-in speaker
- no kickstand
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