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Archos 5 120GB Internet Media Tablet WiFi 5",High Resolution Touch Screen 800x480 pixels,convenient leg stand.
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| List Price: | £299.00 |
| Price: | £189.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details |
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
Dispatched from and sold by AVIDES Media AG
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2027 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Archos
- Model: Archos 5 120GB Internet Media Tablet
- Released on: 2008-09-12
- Dimensions: 5.08" h x 30.83" w x 50.20" l, .55 pounds
- Display size: 4.8
Editorial Reviews
Manufacturer's Description
Archos, award-winning for its constant technology innovation and leadership in portable media players now introduces a new concept: the Internet Media Tablet (IMT). The Archos 5 is the flagship product of this new line, bringing you a new way to enjoy the Internet, your media, and TV - all in a handheld device. The Archos 5 120 GB IMT is a high-end portable device with an ultra-thin design, a black stainless steel body, a high-resolution 5-inch touchscreen, and the horsepower of a laptop.
 Enjoy Internet, media, and TV in a handheld device with a 5-inch touchscreen. Click to enlarge. |
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| (Click on image below to change view.) Buy or rent media from the Archos Media Club, surf the Web, and enjoy your music, photos, and videos anywhere, anytime. |
 Ultra-slim at just half an inch deep. Click to enlarge. |
Uncompromised Web Surfing in the Palm of Your Hand
With an 800-pixels-wide resolution and a 5-inch screen, you can browse the Web just as you would on your PC. No need to zoom in and out, as web pages are fully displayed on the Archos screen. Plus, with Adobe Flash 9 video support, you can natively browse video-sharing websites, such as Dailymotion or YouTube. The Archos IMTs boast enough processing power to surf the Web on the go, just like you were doing it with your laptop. No more endless waiting for the page to load - just grab your Archos 5 and check the latest news right away. Your PC wouldn't have finished booting up by the time you've put the Archos back in your pocket. Once connected to a Wi-Fi or 3.5G network, the included email software allows you to check your email accounts (compatible with POP/IMAP) whenever you want. See the number of awaiting emails right on the Archos 5 home screen, answer back, or share attachments with anyone (only compatible formats). Stay in touch while on the go.
Download hundreds of useful and fun widget applications and then put your favorite ones on the Archos home screen.Check the weather before leaving for work, or see the latest sports results without having to start a new application. In less than three clicks, you can access nearly 1,000 Web TV channels, more than 10,000 Web radio stations, and 100,000-plus podcasts. There's no downloading wait time. Radio and TV start streaming right away from a worldwide list of traditional and independent radio and TV stations.
Your Digital Library in a Thin Handheld Tablet
The Archos Media Club remains the easiest way to get video and music content on the go. With an even richer library featuring new partners and the biggest industry players, the Media Club lets you discover a large library of movies, documentaries, music, and games. Buy or rent your entertainment in a couple of clicks and start watching it on your Archos 5. Enjoy a great multimedia experience on the go with a high-resolution 5-inch touchscreen right in your hands. Enjoy your favorite videos, browse through your photos with a simple flick of your finger, or play a slideshow of your last vacation.
Plus, you can store your entire record collection comfortably on your Archos device- there's plenty of room. Rediscover songs left aside for months, or show your friends your latest discoveries. The unique Archos music browsing system allows you to create your playlists without using a PC, and the displayed album covers complete the experience.
Don't get bored on your commute. For a little fun before getting to work or whenever you have a little time to kill, grab your Archos and enjoy some poker, Sudoku, or a round of golf. Premium games can be purchased directly from the tablet or at www.archos.com, or find Flash-based games downloadable for free on the Web.
When you're at home and want to watch a movie or listen to music stored on your PC, just browse the device's hard drive wirelessly and play it without transferring the file. Just stream it via your Wi-Fi network and enjoy it on your Archos.
Experience the Best TV at Home or on the Go
With the optional DVR Station, you have the perfect match for your Archos 5 at home and on the go. Schedule and record TV shows and movies in one step with the included remote control. Just locate the TV show on the program guide grid, and you'll have a recording to enjoy at home on your widescreen TV or in the palm of your hand. The DVR Station also will turn your TV into a real multimedia platform connected to the Web. Enjoy all the Archos functions on the big screen in your living room. Watch your movies in HD, listen to your music, share your high-resolution pictures, play games, or surf the Web.
| Plug-ins: Add even more capabilities to your Archos 5 Free with registration: |
 Web browser: Open up your Archos device to the full power of the Internet with a full-fledged Internet browser. Surf the Web via the Opera web browser with Adobe Flash 9 video support. |
 Web TV & Radio: Receive via the Internet nearly 1,000 Web TV channels and more than 10,000 Web radio stations. Select your stations by popularity, genre, country, etc. from the Archos video and audio browsers. |
 TV Program Guide: Easily schedule your recordings with the TV Program guide embedded in the tablet. A couple of clicks are enough to check the scheduler, get instant information about the program selected, and schedule the recording. |
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Technology Meets Design
The Archos 5 features a comfortable, clear widescreen that'll earn a few looks over your shoulder. The touchscreen technology ensures the most instinctive and direct way to access your movies, view your pictures, listen to your music, or browse the Web. The new graphical interface has been designed for total touch control. Reach the main functions with a tap, return at any moment to the home screen, and use the search function to access your files right away. Add shortcuts to your favorite files and display them directly on the Archos home screen for quick access. You also can bring your home screen to life with the new animated wallpapers.
The Archos 5 gives you 120 GB of storage for up to 160 movies, 1.2 million photos, or 60,000 songs--and the processing power to handle them. Enjoy blazing speed with the ARM Cortex superscalar microprocessor.
Add-ons--Enhance Your Archos 5
- DVR Station
Record TV, play video back to your TV, and charge your Archos device via the DVR Station. With the included TV Program Guide, scheduling and recording from your satellite receiver, cable box, Digital TV adapter has never been so easy. You also can surf the Web or stream web video to your TV while comfortably laid back on your couch using the included remote control as a keyboard and mouse pointer. - DVR Snap-on
Record from most any audio or video analog source on the move with the DVR Snap-on, a small device that's no bigger than a pack of gum. - Mini Dock
Transfer your files directly from USB keys, digital cameras, or other portable media players with the Mini Dock. Quickly charge your Archos with the included charger/adapter. Play video out to your TV with video output in high quality S-Video or standard quality composite. - Battery Dock
Benefit from all the great features of the Mini Dock and get extended playback with the built-in backup battery. - Helmet Cam
Turn your Archos into a hands-free digital camcorder with the Helmet Cam, perfect for sports and family fun. - FM Remote
Built-in FM receiver and microphone to listen to radio anywhere or make voice recordings. This item is not yet available at Amazon.co.uk. - Protective Cases
Protect your Archos and show your style with one of the many protective cases. This item is not yet available at Amazon.co.uk. - GPS Car Holder
Turn your Archos 5 into a high-end GPS with the GPS In-Car Holder. - TV Snap-on (Available by end of 2008)
Watch live digital TV right on your Archos, record, and enjoy the time-shifting function.
What's in the Box
Archos 5 120 GB Internet Media Tablet, headphones, Archos USB cable, DVR Station adapter (DVR Station is sold separately), screen cleaning cloth, quick start guide, legal and safety notice.
Box Contents
Customer Reviews
Excellent .....but
I've had this item for just over two weeks now and I have to say that I'm impressed! Sound and vision are very good indeed (i used to have an iRiver h320 and the sound from the Archos is better in my opinion)and if it wasn't for one minor niggle then I would have given it 5 stars no problem.
I say a minor niggle but its a little more than that and it has to do with the add-ons; some of them I can understand Archos wanting to sell separately, but others,ie, the software cinema plug-ins and the basic snap on unit should have been included in the box as without them it makes the item very difficult to use. Many file formats are unable to be viewed without the cinema plugins and charging(8 hours without or 3 hours with) and being able to record or view content on your tv is impossible without the dvr snap-on.This is definately a bad idea from Archos and will put some people off from buying it.
Apart from that my unit is perfect, no dead pixels or flaky paint/scratches appearing and I love the parental setting as I have a few horror movies on my Archos that I wouldn't want my daughter to view when playing games and messing around on the internet(which is fast and very easy to use). When set on parental mode all the files that you have marked will then become invisible on the menu screens unless you enter a code. I also like that you can put it in a sort of sleep mode and that it asks if you want to carry on playing back your last mp3 or film that you last watched or paused. You can lock the screen so you don't accidentally stop watch your doing and the volume buttons will still work when locked.The screen touch sensitivity is good and I have no problems using the keyboard/buttons even though I have fairly fat fingers.
Archos really have done a good job with the Archos 5, the only real question now is ,durability?
I'll keep you posted
good for the cost??
I had been looking into getting my hands on a doit all player looked at many reveiws and specifications untill my head would explode. i decided to bite the bullet and invest in the Archos 5, first impresions was the weight of the thing but not detured i fired and Archos up that locked up instantly! ok i reset it and started playing with the onboard videos & features and i was amazed how sharp the images were. i attempted to transfer my own videos to the unit only to be confronted with "if you would like to veiw this type of file you can buy the plug in"!!.. as with alot of the features with this unit. It seams very obvious that if you want the Archos to do all the things it tell you in the details you will have to spend almost the same cost in add ons as the purchase cost. I came to the conclusion that I cannot justify that kind of cost so i promptly retured the item. dont get me wrong the Archos is a fantastic unit but at a cost.
Awesome ... and then....
I bought this a month ago and it really is superb the Internet is (really) fast and easy to use, quite frankly I was stunned. It connects wirelessly & effortlessly at any wifi point , trains, Mcdonalds etc. The touchscreen is great and sound and video quality is excellent.
However within a few hours it seized up I had to master reset it. When cycling through Pictures it freezes, sometimes does not recognise the music collection until it has been turned off and on again.
.. Then I noticed tiny scratches appearing all around the edges, from doing no more than breathing on the thing I thought it appalling that these were already forming (it looked like my 4 year old I pod within a frickin day!!).
The quality is lacking I did not want to wait till my warantee ran out and all the paint had fallen off before trying to get a replacement so sent it back.
Bottom line *
I wanted an MP3 player that plays AVI's (not mp4's!) this appears to be one of the only ones that do.
-The add ons to make this a more useable product cost £ .
-The current firmware is trash and crashes all the time (3 times a day).
-Scratches appear within hours!
-Seems more of a prototype.
- No removable battery (imagine the battery dies within a year)
Why don't Ipods play AVI's grrrr
