Archos AV 500

365 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 365 reviews of Archos AV 500. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the portability and price. The design and performance also get good feedback, whereas there are some negative reviews about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Archos AV 500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Archos AV 500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 125 user reviews of Archos AV 500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the sound and portability are generally positive. The size and performance also get good feedback, whereas many are negative about the reliability. There are some mixed opinions about the durability.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Archos AV 500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 117 user reviews of Archos AV 500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the performance and portability. The price and design are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Thomas Ricker (engadget.com)

Archos AV500 reviewed

A hands-on review of the Archos AV500 has been posted (in French) to the generationmp3 forum by Edrysark. Lots of pr0n and a few side-by-side shots with the iRiver H320, Archos Gmini 402, and PSP. The author likes the "very luminous" 4-inch screen,...

Sep, 2005

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Expert review by : Michael Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Archos AV500

Archos has made the Jaguar of portable video recorders, with its new Archos AV 500. With a sleek brushed-aluminum casing, a slim profile, and a very sharp 4-inch widescreen LCD, the AV 500 is definitely set to impress. Its audio capabilities are music...

A/V recording and playback quality is excellent. Compact and lightweight. LCD is bright and sharp. Easy to use. Provides plenty of control. Removable battery.

Video recording requires using the TV Docking Pod. No OGG or FLAC support. Can't watch slide shows with music playing.

Start saving your pennies: This portable media player/recorder is worth its high price.

Dec, 2005

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Archos AV500 review

The Archos AV 500 is a portable media player with a big screen, big hard-drive capacity and big battery life – all fitting in the palm of your hand

The Archos AV500 will play or record movies or music anywhere, any time, with proper results. Pure class

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : Rick Broida (cnet.com.au)

Archos AV500 Mobile DVR (30GB)

If we could choose only one PVP, it'd be the Archos AV500 Mobile DVR.

Nice wide-screen LCD with great viewing angles ; Compact enough to fit in a pocket ; Supports PlaysForSure audio and video ; Superb audio quality ; Records audio and video from external sources at scheduled times ; Excellent battery life ; Good printed...

One pricey beast ; Controls can take a little getting used to ; Can't multitask ; Lacks a kickstand or carrying case ; No equaliser ; Earbuds are uncomfortable ; Doesn't have an iTunes-like source for video downloads

The Archos AV500 boots up in just a few seconds and snaps between menus with no noticeable delay. It's also relatively speedy at file transfers, though its lab score of 5.82MB per second could best be described as average. Thankfully, there's nothing...

Nov, 2005

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Expert review by : SmartHouse Team (smarthouse.com.au)

Archos AV500

The SmartHouse team auditions a pocket theatre and PVR, also known as a portable video and music player; the Archos AV500.

Superb screen; functions as a PVR too

A wonderful performer, despite its looks

Jan, 2007

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Expert review by (lordpercy.com)

Archos AV500 Review

A classic track for a PMP with a problem staying upright, perhaps that's why all the publicity shots always show someone holding the Archos AV500? We put the DVR though it's paces and see if stacks up as a sensible purchase.

Feb, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

looked nice

If you buy one be very delicate with it wont take much abuse

product looks nice and is cheap

Feels very cheap had problems updating android reduced storage for apps makes it hard to download and save . only 256mb allocated for apps and no way to designate more space only way to make space is to transfer apps from allocated space to other...

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

The first mistake I made with a purchase

First off, I'll have you know I sadly didn't buy this product with a warranty or from newegg, which if you must buy this product, I strongly reccomend you do. I take great pride in treating electronics I own with great care. I figured seeing other...

4.3 inch screen does look good ; Camera looks great in good lighting ; Kickstand is useful

Shoddy construction (See review below) ; HDMI out was very laggy on my TV, basically pointless ; Back is a bigger scuff magnet than Ipod Touch ; Resistive screen that scratches very easily ; Due to running out of space in the other thoughts section,...

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Best of Class

The device is really light and the screen is really big - handle with care and common sense. Get a tough case right away and never carry it around in your pockets where it can flex. It needs more development for root users and more ability to remove...

After doing a lot of research and checking reviews, I decided to give the Archos 43 a try. It's fast, open, and packed with features. I love the HDMI out and the apps really make it a useful portable computer. Top Pros ; Cost ; Open Source ; Directly...

Resistive screen. Get a fine tipped stylus and you'll be glad ; Not a lot of memory. Use a app killer and auto kill to keep things moving ; OS can be a bit fussy and can lock up, but this has been fixed mostly with apps and firmware updates ; HDMI out...

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Archos 43

The Archos 43 was for my wife while I got the Archos 101 for myself. Just a few weeks after getting the device, it was almost sent back for an RMA because the screen would not come back on from being asleep, but a firmware update fixed it. For the...

The Android 2.2 platform is very nice on this, with minor updates from Archos on a fairly regular basis. It has all of the same features as an iPod Touch, except it's running Android instead of iOS ; The 4.3" screen is very nice for nearly anything you...

The touch screen can be a little difficult to work with, especially if you have used capacitive screens before. It is easiest to use with a stylus of some sort, but if you use something hard as a stylus, like your finger nail, the screen will get...

Oct, 2011

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