Archos 5

The Archos 5 is an MID from Archos, introduced in late August 2008 and is the update to the somewhat popular Archos 605 player. The major upgrades over the 605 include a sturdier, slicker Chromium body, improved user interface and more Internet-enabled applications. With multiple sizes, ranging from 60 to 250GB the Archos 5 can connect to the internet via Wi-Fi and play both local and web-based media. To date there are many applications and accessories available for the device, allowing users access to e-mail, Web TV and radio, and the world wide web as well as extended functionality such as GPS or digital over-the-air TV tuner. A resistive touchscreen interface is used to control the unit that flexes under pressure.