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Archos 5 60GB - Expert Reviews
Memory size: 60GB, Memory type: Hard Drive, Weight: 250g, Audio/Video formats: AAC ...
9.5 out of 10

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- - 5 Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: pcworld.com
- November 2008
  5
  By Ginny Mies
  
  Review summary: The Archos 5 touch-screen media player ($350 as of 11/5/2008) offers spectacular video and music playback to go along with its elegant design. It also has a multitude of available accessories and features--which, unfortunately, you have to pay extra ...
  
  Pros: Very good audio/video playback Stunning display
  
  Cons: Web browser disappointing Some features require payment
  
  Verdict: The Archos 5 is a beautifully designed portable video player with a stunning screen and very good audio and video playback. Unfortunately, to get the most out of the player, you have to pay extra for accessories and plug-ins, which means the final ...
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- - Archos 5 review Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: pcadvisor.co.uk
- November 2008
  Archos 5 review
  By Ginny Mies
  
  Review summary: The Archos 5 touchscreen media player offers spectacular video and music playback to go along with its elegant design.
  
  Verdict: The Archos 5 is a beautifully designed portable video player with a stunning screen and very good audio and video playback. But do factor in the cost of accessories and plug-ins.
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- - Archos 5 Review - Portable Video Players Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.com.au
- November 2008
  Archos 5 Review - Portable Video Players
  By Nate Lanxon
  
  Review summary: archos 5 review: If you can afford it and want the best combination of Web access and outstanding video performance, this is one of the only players in the world you need to consider, despite its flaws.
  
  Pros: Amazing screen, Decent capacity options, Revised interface, Video subtitle support, Optional PVR functionality, Flash 9 support
  
  Cons: Additional-but-essential codecs cost more money, No 720p H.264 support, Can't output to TV without costly adaptor
  
  Verdict: Outstanding video performance and great Web capabilities, but outdone in both fields by Cowon and Apple.
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- - Archos 5 Media Player: Wishlist-Worthy Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: tomsguide.com
- November 2008
  Archos 5 Media Player: Wishlist-Worthy
  By Nicolas Aguila
  
  Review summary: The well-designed and seriously attractive Archos 5 media player has a better screen and sound than its predecessor, but should you buy it?
  
  Verdict: The Archos 5 is clearly a success for its manufacturer. Its video features are fun to use, thanks largely to its relatively big touchscreen, and it's multipurpose, with something for everybody. It lands handily in the top tier of multimedia players, ...
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- - Review: Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: Computeract!ve
- October 2008
  Review: Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet
  By Anthony Dhanendran
  
  Review summary: Video and music, now with added internet
  
  Pros: Excellent video and audio quality ; Solidly built ; Great screen
  
  Cons: Stylus would have been useful ; Non-removable battery ; Web browsing could have been better
  
  Verdict: Despite the lack of a stylus and a few web problems, the excellent quality of the Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet makes it easy to recommend
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