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Testseek.co.uk have collected 61 expert reviews of the Archos 5 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Archos 5.
Award: Recommended October 2008
October 2008
 
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The editors liked

  • Touch-screen interface
  • Large screen
  • Smart
  • Solid build
  • Almost six hours of battery life
  • Big screen
  • Very precise touch screen
  • WiFi and 3G Internet access
  • Reads Flash content
  • Great for internet browsing
  • Good music and video playback
  • 60GB HDD is good value
  • Large
  • Glorious touchscreen. Whopping hard drive.
  • Like a delicious gadget chameleon the Archos 5 has so many skins
  • It’s hard to tell what it does best. It plays back nearly all flavours of video
  • Audio and photo files
  • It’s a Wi-Fi web browser
  • An email reader and (with accessories) a digita...
  • Excellent touchscreen display
  • Impressive media control
  • Slim design
  • Terrific looking screen. Handles Flash
  • Including BBC iPlayer. Replays 720p hi-def
  • Screen
  • Features
  • Menu interface
  • Amazing screen
  • Design
  • Decent capacity options
  • Revised interface
  • Video subtitle support
  • Accessories
  • Optional PVR functionality
  • Flash 9 support

The editors didn't like

  • Crap earphones
  • Need to buy add-ons to unlock the full potential
  • Glossy screen
  • Easy to leave fingerprints on case
  • Too many extras are expensive
  • Requires a separate dock for connection to TV
  • Fairly bulky
  • Pipped in performance by the iPod Touch
  • It's big and heavy. Somebody call the osteopath!
  • As Archos loads on heavyweight features
  • The pounds pile on
  • Too. The Archos 5 weighs 300g and is over twice the size of an iPhone
  • Making it about as pocket-friendly as a steam iron. The touchscreen interface isn’t as intuitive as Apple’s
  • Ei...
  • Pricey
  • Expect to pay more for plugins and addons
  • No stylus
  • Extras cost
  • Er
  • Extra. Heavyweight chassis. Poor earphones. Just 12hrs music from the battery
  • Have to buy lots of dongles and software add-ons to get the most out of it
  • Additional-but-essential codecs cost more money
  • No 720p H.264 support
  • Can't output to TV without costly adaptor

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  Published: 2009-03-08, review by: infosyncworld.com

  • 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. ...
  • Archos has seriously stepped up their game with the Archos 5 Wi-Fi enabled Portable Media Player. The vertical button layout has been scrapped in favor of a massive 4.8-inch touchscreen interface that resonates with style and sophistication. We loved...

 
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  Published: 2008-12-13, review by: about.com

  • Great audio/video playback, Wireless Internet Web browsing, Good battery life
  • Proprietary USB cable, Fingerprint smudge factor high, Delayed start up time
  • The Archos 5, a self-described Internet Media Tablet device, is a portable media player with wireless Internet abilities. It offers solid audio and video playback, good battery life and decent Web browsing. There are a few shortcomings, to be sure, and...

 
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  Published: 2008-11-21, review by: v3.co.uk

  • Excellent touchscreen display, good format support from the box, impressive media control, slim design and build
  • Very expensive, expect to pay more for plug-ins and add-ons, no stylus
  • Despite excellent performance and an unparalleled range of features, the Archos5 is quite a bit more expensive than previous models so youíll have to make good use of whatís on offer ProsExcellent touchscreen display, good format support from the box,...

 
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  Published: 2008-11-07, Author: Ginny , review by: techworld.com

  • The Archos 5 is a beautifully designed portable video player with a stunning screen and very good audio and video playback. But do factor in the cost of accessories and plug-ins....

 
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  Published: 2008-11-06, review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • Very good audio/video playback, Stunning display,
  • Web browser disappointing, Some features require payment

 
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  Published: 2008-11-03, review by: tomsguide.com

  • Abstract:  Image: “Archos 5”] 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 mu...

 
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  Published: 2008-11-01, review by: soundandvision.com

  • Bright crisp video screen, Finger swipes can flip through and magnify photos, Download movies, TV shows, and music from Archos Media Club without a computer, Kickstand for handsfree viewing, Speaker for nobuds listening
  • Not a multitouch screen, "Plugin" software at odds with outofbox compatibility, Component video input on optional DVR Station buggy

 
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  Published: 2008-11-01, review by: computershopper.com

  • Bright, high-resolution touch screen; supports a wide variety of formats; compatible with Macs and PCs; Opera Web browser
  • Screen and body prone to fingerprints; must pay extra for add-ons; requires proprietary USB cable

 
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  Published: 2008-10-31, review by: justanothermobilemonday.com

  • When I started reviewing Archos media players, I felt there was a real niche market for them among users who like to watch video while on the move. I thought Archos did a great job in the past filling this niche, and I really was hopeful that they wo...

 
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  Published: 2008-10-28, review by: v3.co.uk

  • Excellent video and audio quality, Solidly built, Great screen
  • Stylus would have been useful, Non-removable battery, Web browsing could have been better
  • A few flaws but this tablet is a winner for its all-round performance ...

 
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