Archos 5 Expert Reviews

The Archos 5 brings Adobe Flash 9 support and a full touch-screen interface to the table. Will the swanky PMP sway iPod fanatics? Read our full Archos 5 review here.

Excellent video player. Built-in Opera browser is fast and fetching. Bigger screen and sexier interface

Lack of built-in 3G capability. Still no AC battery charger. Max sound volume way too low

The ultra-glossy screen was perhaps the most formidable hurdle while viewing content, particularly in broad daylight. We were constantly searching for the optimal angle to reduce glare. While we're complaining, it's worth mentioning that the Archos 5 ...

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 ...

Very good audio/video playback Stunning display

Web browser disappointing Some features require payment

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 ...

The well-designed and seriously attractive Archos 5 media player has a better screen and sound than its predecessor, but should you buy it?

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, ...

The Archos 5 is the latest offering from Archos, and is currently available for $350. The Archos 5 is jam packed with capabilities, but realizing the device's true potential will require a slew of additional purchases. As it is out of the box, the ...

The Archos 5 is the latest offering from Archos, and is currently available for $350. The Archos 5 is jam packed with capabilities, but realizing the device's true potential will require a slew of additional purchases. As it is out of the box, the ...

The Archos 5 did had inconsistent audio test results. It had a very even frequency response, meaning it won't mess around with the way your music sounds. The Archos 5 did suffer from quite a bit of distortion, however, especially in the left channel. ...

Attractive, sleek design, Sharp, responsive touchscreen, Very good A/V quality on player, Good Internet browsing and e-mail experience

Audio sometimes out of sync with TV output, Recording with optional DVR station is problematic, Picks up fingerprints easily, Issues with CinemaNow downloads

The interface is well organized using brightly colored icons with easily readable text labels for the main and sub-menus. It's easy to navigate with taps and swipes of a finger, and you can use your fingernail for more precision. The roomy virtual ...

Archos's new "Internet media tablet," as the company calls it, is available in 60GB ($349.99 direct), 120GB ($399.99) and 250GB ($449.99) capacities, and along with the iPod classic and the Microsoft Zune 120GB is the last of the hard drivebased ...

Tons of storage. Sleek design. Huge, beautiful screen. Built-in Wi-Fi and Web browser. On-screen home button for one-click main menu access. No need for stylus

Quite expensive. Power button is also the reset button. Touch-screen interface is not as sophisticated as iPod touch's. UI could stand to be streamlined a bitrequires too many clicks at times

This hard drive based PMP offers oodles of storage and a lot of the features that come with the flash-based iPod touch, including built-in Wi-Fi, a Web browser, and a big, beautiful touch screen.

The new Archos 5 wants to challenge Apple's army of media players with a dirty yet clever trick. It comes in the form of a beautiful, 4.8-inch HD screen that is so vibrant; it makes average features shine like rhinestones and completely blinds you ...

12.99 mm thickness is perfect for a large pocket (tighty jean wearing hipsters need not apply). Fast ARM Cortex processor moves pages quickly. Supports 3G and HSDPA cellular data connections. DVR accessory completes the system with an HDMI output, ...

Linux-based custom OS too glitchy for comfort. Doesn't include a built-in mic, so you can't use it as a VOIP phone. Brassy-metal design might prove too ostentatious for geeky tastes. Need separate dongle for 3G and HSDPA connections. They couldn't ...

The Gadget: Archos 5, the touchscreen "internet media tablet" with HD video viewing, game support and web surfing, is poised to take on the comparatively puny-in-screen, puny-in-storage iPod touch.

But despite its better look, the menu system is a pain to navigate. Certain options are lumped in categories where they don't fit, and there's an entire menu devoted to selling accessories and software function add-ons. Archos is known to sell ...