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Archos 605 WiFi  [PC Pro]
COMPANY: Archos PRICE: £170  (£200 inc VAT)
RATING: ISSUE: 157  DATE: Nov 07
LATEST PRICES: £293.60 (1 Retailers)
   

We were impressed with the 605 WiFi's predecessor, the 604 WiFi (web ID: 102297), and Archos has made a few tweaks to make the new version more desirable. The resolution has been increased to 800 x 480; the 30GB hard disk is ample for long journeys with sensibly encoded films; and getting content onto the device is as simple as dragging and dropping. In use, we were able to watch two feature films before the battery died, which is good news for short- and medium-haul fliers. Unfortunately, the WiFi abilities are hamstrung by the need to buy the web-browsing software separately, for which Archos charges a faintly obscene €30 (about £20 inc VAT). This came free with the 604 WiFi. As it stands, the 605 is an impressive device for portable video, but we wish it wasn't hobbled out of the box.

By Dave Stevenson


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