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The editors liked
Strong multimedia performer
Screen size and quality
Build quality
HD video compatability without reencoding
Internet navigation without zoom
Giant
Near-5in screen. Android OS. Speedy 800Mhz processor. HD support
Great file support
Watching movies on the move is great
There's not been a great Android multimedia player until now
But the Archos 5 Internet Tablet sets the standard for everything from Android phones to Apple's iPods to follow. There's vast file support for both music (MP3
WMA
AAC
Ogg Vorbis...
Gorgeous styling
Attractive operating system
Good size for video playback
Excellent video and audio quality
Solidly built
Great screen
Video looks great on the bright screen
Good range of features
Easier to use than previous Archos devices
Video playback
High resolution display
The editors didn't like
Lack of 3G support
Limited apps in the Apps Lab
Glossy screen
No official Google app yet
Or Android Market
Poor headphones
Bundle on the light side
HD video compatibility without re-encoding
Internet navigation without zoom
No official Google applications or Android Market yet
The Archos 5 IT is ambitious and based on a nice concept. Howeve
Implementation of Android OS could be slicker. Lack of apps. Poor build quality of headphones and speaker
Browser could be better
AppsLib store is bare
The new Archos 5 Internet Tablet may run Android
But that doesn't mean you can download just any old app for Google's platform. You're stuck with those available on Archos's own AppsLib e-store
And compared to the Android Market
Its she...
Accessories and plug-ins hike up the price
Touchscreen can be sluggish and frustrating
Stylus would have been useful
Nonremovable battery
Web browsing could have been better
Touchscreen isn't as responsive as it could be
Doesn't support the Android Market
Navigation software costs extra
You'll have to pay more to be able to play some file formats
Android OS offers little of the convenience of the Google Android experience
HD video compatibility without re-encoding, Internet navigation without zoom, Glossy screen, No official Google applications or Android Market yet, Poor headphones, Bundle on the light side, The Archos 5 IT is ambitious and based on a nice concept. Howeve
Overall the Archos 5 is a decent device. I think that if you were going to buy one you would really want to go all out and buy the add-ons allowing for TV recording. If you want it just to watch the occasional video, like me, on a plane or train then i...
Putting aside the teething issues with this device, the Archos 5 Internet Tablet is a very well featured portable media player, that is, in many respects, a joy to use. The 4.8in screen makes this a first rate video player, while the extensive codec suppo...
Abstract: Now, you will notice that the Archos 5 Internet Tablet – not to be confused with the earlier Archos 5 Media Tablet – is not a phone. It has Apps, like an iPhone; Google Android Apps, in the Archos's case. But you can't make calls. It's really a larger-scr...
Android OS offers little of the convenience of the Google Android experience, poor battery, no multi-touch support
The Archos 5's strong point is media playback and the Internet Tablet side of things don't fall into place as much as you might want them too, with the iPod touch offering a better online experience and greater freedom and diversityKey specs3.5mm...
Video looks great on the bright screen; good range of features; easier to use than previous Archos devices
Touchscreen isn't as responsive as it could be; doesn't support the Android Market; navigation software costs extra; you'll have to pay more to be able to play some file formats
Video looks great on the Archos 5 Internet Tablet's huge screen, and its audio performance is also highly impressive. The relatively unresponsive resistive touchscreen and the scarcity of apps available in Archos' store are disappointing, though ...
