Archos 7 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 79/100 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 ...