Archos 7 Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 104 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the interface. The battery also impresses, but many are less positive about the size.

Interface, Battery, Sound, Appearance

Size, Price

Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 63/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players, the Archos 7 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

Good video playback, Responsive touchscreen, Long battery life, Available DVR accessory

Have to pay for certain codecs, CinemaNow issues

The Archos 7's wide codec compatibility gives Cowon's PMPs a run for the money-unfortunately, you'll have to shell out some of yours to unlock the full power of this tablet. It supports MP3, FLAC, OGG Vorbis, WAV, WMA (protected and unprotected) on ...

Some gadgets inspire keen lust at first sight. The Archos 7 is one of those. Even if you don't need or want a portable media player it looks fantastically futuristic (think of Star Trek's cool all-purpose handheld digital tablets) and shiny in the ...

Handles a variety of video formats well, handles high quality VGA video at high bitrates well, lots of storage, fantastic 7" display, excellent battery life, slim, solid, really good looking (until the fingerprints set in), excellent DVR features with ...

Some of the most desirable codecs cost extra, shows fingerprints like mad, heavy. Add about $140 for the DVR Station and those codecs. The new Archos 5 and 7 connectors aren't compatible with older Snap ons like the old DVR Station.

At $450 to $550 list, this isn't a cheap device. But it's unique thanks to the 7" display, excellent video format support and powerful CPU. Throw in the DVR station and you're spending $100 more, but it adds valuable functionality in the guise of high ...

The Archos 7 is currently the largest offering from Archos, with a screen that's nearly 7-inches wide (it's slightly smaller than a full 7). While this makes the Archos 7 a great device for watching videos, it makes it the least-portable media players ...

Seems sturdy, nice aesthetic with impressive-looking screen.; A great screen and capacity, touch screen offers some tactile feedback ; Great media player software ; Maintains your folder structure, good equalizer ; Great photo viewing software ; Great ...

Picks up smudges and scratches easily, big ; The battery life could've been better, but overall there's no real complaints ; Looks a bit plain ; Playlist creation was a bit awkward ; No podcast support ; Weak output power, bad packaged-in headphones ; ...

The Archos 7 is a gigantic piece of technology. The screen is just about the best one out there for (somewhat) portable video. Sure it's not as portable as the iPod Shuffle, but the ability to view decent-sized videos is great. The Archos 7 is also ...

The Archos 7 gets its name from its giant, 7-inch display. The Archos 7 also has a huge price: $450. This will put the Archos 7 out of a lot of budgets. The player itself is certainly impressive, if expensive. The screen makes it ideal for watching ...

The device doesn't handle as well as an iPod Touch, however. The interface isn't as well laid out and its touch screen feels sluggish in comparison. Of course, compared to the average, non-iPod media player, the Archos defines the higher end of the ...

ARCHOS, award-winning for its constant technology innovation and leadership in portable media players now introduces a new concept: the Internet Media Tablet. The ARCHOS 7 is the jewel...

The gorgeous Archos 7 portable media player is an impressive performer that's especially good for watching movies on the go, thanks to its 7-inch TFT LCD touchscreen, which offers excellent picture quality. Unfortunately, if you want to use all ...

Brilliant picture quality ; high-resolution LCD display ; massive storage capacity ; slick design

High-quality plug-ins cost extra ; touchscreen not sensitive enough for Web browsing comfortably ; expensive

The Archos 7 portable media player is an impressive performer and, in particular, an absolutely killer device for watching movies on the go. Unfortunately, you'll have to pay extra if you want to use all the features it can offer, which is ...

Can't stand watching video on puny 3.5-inch screens like the iPod Touch's and Sony X-Series'? The Archos 7 may be about as subtle as a brick, but that does mean it has the advantage of packing in a sultry seven-inch screen for a more upper-class ...

Awesome seven-inch touchscreen. Video quality is superb

Weighs the same as a brick. Expensive

The Archos 7 has more tricks up its sleeve than David Blaine, including a great big, hefty price tag.

Archos' latest Internet Media Tablet is a sight to beyond. A year after releasing the 605 Wi-Fi portable video player, this new badboy sports glorious gunmetal casing, a touchscreen display (800×480 pixels) and weighs the same as a newborn baby (190 ...

Operating the Archos 7 is a complete joy and puts computers to shame. One simple push of the power button brings the device to live in a couple of seconds, presenting you with the colourful and intuitive home screen. There are also dedicated volume ...

If you are looking for a portable Internet and media playback device then the Archos 7 could well appeal. Coming in 160GB and 320GB versions and with a 7-inch screen capable of 800 x 480 pixels, ...

Our initial experience of the Archos 7 was positive and the battery life is a great boon. But you could end up spending a fair bit more on extras to get the most out of it. If you are considering this, also consider netbook or laptop alternatives.