Archos 405 2GB - Expert Reviews

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Memory size: 2GB, Memory type: Integrated, Weight: 146g, Radio: Without Radio, Audio/Video formats: AAC ...
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- - Review summary of Archos 405 Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: alaTest.co.uk
- June 2008
  Review summary of Archos 405
  By alaTest
  
  Review summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 21 reviews of Archos 405 from international magazines and websites.
  
  Verdict: The average rating for this product is 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 170081 reviews of other MP3 & Media Players gives the Archos 405 an overall alaScore 93/100 = Best.
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- - Archos 405 Review - Portable Video Players Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.com.au
- November 2007
  Archos 405 Review - Portable Video Players
  By Donald Bell
  
  Review summary: archos 405 review: Though it lacks the features of the Archos 605, the 405 maintains the company's reputation for making high-quality portable video and music players.
  
  Pros: Big, beautiful, glare-free screen, above-average audio quality, SD Flash memory expansion, Mac/PC compatibility
  
  Cons: Only 2GB of built-in memory, Battery life is just average, No kickstand or built-in speaker
  
  Verdict: As the Archos 605 WiFi's little sib, the Archos 405 holds its own.
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- - Archos 405 digital audio and video player Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: goodgearguide.com.au
- November 2007
  Archos 405 digital audio and video player
  By PC Advisor staff (PC World)
  
  Pros: Simple and user-friendly interface, SD Card slot
  
  Cons: Small screen with low resolution, which leads to some grainy pictures
  
  Verdict: It's got fewer bells and whistles, but the Archos 405 mirrors the impressive performance of the Archos 605 WiFi at a more manageable price.
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- - Archos 405 digital audio and video player Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: pcadvisor.co.uk
- November 2007
  Archos 405 digital audio and video player
  By PC Advisor staff
  
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  Verdict: Its got fewer bells and whistles, but the Archos 405 mirrors the impressive performance of the Archos 605 WiFi at a more manageable price.
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- - Archos 405 Evaluation 3.5 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.co.uk
- September 2007
  Archos 405
  By Nate Lanxon
  
  Review summary: Archos owns this price range of portable devices. For a little less than the 8GB version of the latest iPod nano, the 405 offers a large colour screen, great sound quality, support for high-resolution video and expandability options. All of these features
  
  Pros: Sound quality; price; build; drag-and-drop support in Windows; expandability; SD slot
  
  Cons: Average screen; many expandable elements require costly plugins; no kickstand
  
  Verdict: The Archos 405 is an attractive and affordable portable media player for those on a budget. It offers good sound quality and supports high-quality video, but the screen isn't anywhere near as good as it could be. If you can't afford the Archos 605, this m
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