Archos 5 Internet Tablet

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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Archos 5 Internet Tablet
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Release date October, 2009
BrandArchos
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
6 reviews
49
negative
mixed
positive
1 positive
3 mixed
2 negative

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Pros:
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Android
+5agreedisagree

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MKV
+4agreedisagree

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GPS
+4agreedisagree

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WiFi
+4agreedisagree

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DivX
+3agreedisagree

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support for open source audio formats (OGG, FLAC)
+3agreedisagree

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retractable photo-frame like stand
+2agreedisagree

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large 5" touchscreen display with respectable resolution of 800 x 480px
+2agreedisagree

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thin and attractive
+2agreedisagree

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recently updated to Android 1.6
+1agreedisagree

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easily hacked to get access to the Android Marketplace
+1agreedisagree

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has evolved into a stable device through various updates from Archos
+1agreedisagree

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available with a range of capacities - 8, 16 or 32GB SSDs or 60, 120, 160, 250, 500GB HDDs
+1agreedisagree

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Requires purchase of extra software to play HiDef 720p VOB/MPEG-2/AC3/WMV-HD files
+4agreedisagree

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high price
+4agreedisagree

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Resistive touch screen
+3agreedisagree

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larger size - bigger than a smartphone, barely fits in a pocket
+3agreedisagree

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GPS costs money to use
+3agreedisagree

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poor support from Archos
+3agreedisagree

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sold as a completely unfinished and unusable product
+3agreedisagree

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First release of firmware is reportedly unstable.
+2agreedisagree

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Requires purchase of extra dongle to connect to TVs.
+2agreedisagree

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No 3G
+1agreedisagree

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glossy enclosure - fingerprint magnet
+1agreedisagree

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does not officially support the Android Marketplace - only a proprietary application outlet than has very few apps
+1agreedisagree


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Buy It

Archos 5 Internet Tablet - 32GB SSD

• Archos 5 32 GB Internet Tablet with Android

• 5 Internet Media Tablet with 32GB Hard Drive - Black New

UPC: 690590513181

EAN: 690590513181

MPN: 501318

Archos 5 Internet Tablet - 500GB HDD

• Archos 5 500 GB Internet Tablet with Android

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UPC: 690590513334

EAN: 690590513334

MPN: 501333

Archos 5 Internet Tablet - 60GB HDD

• Archos 5 60 GB Internet Media Tablet

• 5 60GB Portable Black MP3 Player

UPC: 690590511170

EAN: 690590511170

MPN: 501117

Archos 5 Internet Tablet - 120GB HDD

• Archos 5 120 GB Internet Media Tablet

• 5 120GB MP3 Player

UPC: 690590511231

EAN: 690590511231

MPN: 501123

Archos 5 Internet Tablet - 160GB HDD

• Archos 5 160 GB Internet Tablet with Android

• 5 Internet Media Tablet with 160GB Hard Drive - Black New

UPC: 690590513235

EAN: 690590513235

MPN: 501323

Archos 5 Internet Tablet - 160GB HDD

• Archos 5 160 GB Internet Media Tablet

• 5 160 GB Internet Media Tablet

UPC: 690590512054

EAN: 690590512054

MPN: 501205

Archos 5 Internet Tablet - 250GB HDD

• Archos 5 250 GB Internet Media Tablet

• 5 250GB Black MP3 Player

UPC: 690590511293

EAN: 0006905905112

MPN: 501129

Competitors

Archos 5 Internet Tablet is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Internet Media Tablets »
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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
  • no camera
  • high price for the upgraded models - starting at $299 for 32GB
ProSCORE
6 reviews
64
Vote! (2 votes)
vote Archos 5 Internet Tablet 0% vs. vote Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen 100%
Microsoft Zune HD

Microsoft Zune HD

MSRP  $219.99    Released  September, 2009
Pros
  • OLED touchscreen display
  • WiFi connectivity
  • HD radio receiver
Cons
  • sold in the USA only
  • HD video output requires dock which is sold separately
  • applications are slow to start
ProSCORE
22 reviews
69
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Archos 5 Internet Tablet 0% vs. vote Microsoft Zune HD 100%

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Yale

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January 21, 2010
approved
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ProSCORE
60
negative
mixed
positive
12 pros
8 cons
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
  • recently updated to Android 1.6
  • easily hacked to get access to the Android Marketplace
  • has evolved into a stable device through various updates from Archos
  • available with a range of capacities - 8, 16 or 32GB SSDs or 60, 120, 160, 250, 500GB HDDs

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
  • does not officially support the Android Marketplace - only a proprietary application outlet than has very few apps

Competitors

Yale prefers Microsoft Zune HD, Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen over Archos 5 Internet Tablet
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salimfadhley

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October 10, 2009
approved
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ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
5 cons
want itwant it
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Android
  • MKV
  • GPS
  • WiFi
  • DivX

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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alsutton

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October 11, 2009
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ProSCORE
33
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
10 cons
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Android
  • MKV
  • GPS
  • WiFi
  • DivX

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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fractalhorizon

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October 10, 2009
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ProSCORE
56
negative
mixed
positive
9 pros
7 cons
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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

Competitors

fractalhorizon prefers Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen over Archos 5 Internet Tablet
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kdm

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October 20, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
25
negative
mixed
positive
1 pro
3 cons
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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mmw125

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December 5, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
positive
1 pro
1 con
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Android

Cons

  • glossy enclosure - fingerprint magnet

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