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Physically the same as the Archos 5, Archos have completely replaced the operating system on their Archos 5 platform with one based on Google's Android. The device is available in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB with SSDs or 160GB or 500GB capacities with standard disk drives.
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Release date October, 2009
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Buy It
Archos 5 | Android OS - 500GB HDD
• Archos 5 500 GB Internet Tablet with Android
• Recliner in Beige Microfiber - Coaster
UPC: 690590513334
EAN: 690590513334
MPN: 501333
Archos 5 | Android OS - 32GB SSD
• Archos 5 32 GB Internet Tablet with Android
UPC: 690590513181
EAN: 690590513181
MPN: 501318
Competitors
MSRP $199.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- integrated WiFi
- upgraded capacities on the top two models - now up to 64GB
- improved processor and graphics subsystem - the same as the iPhone 3GS
Cons
- no open source codec support
- high price for the upgraded models - starting at $299 for 32GB
- no camera
Archos 5 (Android)
0%
vs.
Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen
100%
MSRP $219.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- OLED touchscreen display
- HD radio receiver
- WiFi connectivity
Cons
- sold in the USA only
- app store isn't as mature as Apple's
- Doesnt have true hd (1080p)
Archos 5 (Android)
0%
vs.
Microsoft Zune HD
100%
Reviews
October 10, 2009
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reviewer
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Android
- MKV
- GPS
- WiFi
- support for open source audio formats (OGG, FLAC)
- retractable photo-frame like stand
- large 5" touchscreen display with respectable resolution of 800 x 480px
- thin and attractive
Cons
- high price
- larger size - bigger than a smartphone, barely fits in a pocket
- GPS costs money to use
- poor support from Archos
- sold as a completely unfinished and unusable product
- First release of firmware is reportedly unstable.
- glossy enclosure - fingerprint magnet
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October 10, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Cons
- Requires purchase of extra software to play HiDef 720p VOB/MPEG-2/AC3/WMV-HD files
- Resistive touch screen
- First release of firmware is reportedly unstable.
- Requires purchase of extra dongle to connect to TVs.
- No 3G
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October 11, 2009
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Cons
- Requires purchase of extra software to play HiDef 720p VOB/MPEG-2/AC3/WMV-HD files
- high price
- Resistive touch screen
- larger size - bigger than a smartphone, barely fits in a pocket
- GPS costs money to use
- poor support from Archos
- sold as a completely unfinished and unusable product
- First release of firmware is reportedly unstable.
- Requires purchase of extra dongle to connect to TVs.
- No 3G
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October 10, 2009
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Pros
- Android
- MKV
- GPS
- WiFi
- DivX
- support for open source audio formats (OGG, FLAC)
- retractable photo-frame like stand
- large 5" touchscreen display with respectable resolution of 800 x 480px
- thin and attractive
Cons
- Requires purchase of extra software to play HiDef 720p VOB/MPEG-2/AC3/WMV-HD files
- high price
- Resistive touch screen
- larger size - bigger than a smartphone, barely fits in a pocket
- GPS costs money to use
- poor support from Archos
- sold as a completely unfinished and unusable product
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October 20, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- support for open source audio formats (OGG, FLAC)
Cons
- Requires purchase of extra software to play HiDef 720p VOB/MPEG-2/AC3/WMV-HD files
- high price
- Requires purchase of extra dongle to connect to TVs.
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