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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 5 250 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. |
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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 CD 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.
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 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.
This Archos 5 gives you 250 GB of storage for up to 300 movies, 2.5 million photos, or 145,000 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
A built-in FM receiver and microphone on the FM Remote let you listen to radio anywhere or make voice recordings. - Protective Cases
Protect your Archos and show your style with a protective case. - 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 5 250 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.
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Technical Details
- NOTE: For best experience, fully charge your device before turning it on (about 8 hours)- 250 GB capacity for up to 300 movies, 2.5 million photos, or 145,000 songs
- Up to 22 hours music and 7 hours video playback time on a single charge
- 4.8-inch TFT LCD touchscreen; 800 x 480 pixel resolution; 16 million colors
- Video support: MPEG-4, WMV, and M-JPEG; Audio support: MP3, WMA, Protected WMA, WMA pro 5.1, WAV; plug-ins available for further video and audio format support
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By J. Harlow (TX USA)
I've only had the Archos 5 for about a month, but so far it is doing all I expected and doing it well. It is fairly big and heavy but that is the price you pay for the screen size and capacity. There have been some complaints about the plug-ins, but you will find them on Ebay and won't stretch the budget. Good presets on the equalizer and a custom setting, tons of web radio stations and some weird web tv stations. I've put on some DVDs as well as a homemade vacation DVD and they look great. The latest version of flash is not available and I don't know if it will be updated, since Archos is now focusing on android and windows 7. So You Tube isn't available unless you put it on your home computer and convert it before putting it on the archos. Haven't tried getting on the internet at Mickey Ds, etc., but I will assume it wont work with the flash it has. The volume could be a problem with some earbuds. I have one pair (my favorite) where moderate volume takes 3/4 of the volume setting. The other buds I use would bore a hole through your skull at top volume.
This is probably at a clearance price due to the android model. I read an article comparing the two and I don't see much difference other than the android being a few seconds faster and having a newer version of flash. For the savings, I'll take this one.
By R. Muncrief
Okay, I'm gonna say this first: I didn't buy this to browse the web with. I tried browsing the web and really, I can do better with my Samsung Instinct s30. What it is good at is storing things, playing music, keeping notes, playing high quality video, and staying alive while you do all of that.
Pros: 250 GIGS of storage!!, long battery life, low price comparatively to any other MP3 players, plays video quite well, touch pad is surprisingly accurate.
Cons: You have to buy plugins to play certain files including .aac*, web browser is slow, some complex flash things (like Hulu) don't seem to work, and the navigation isn't AS smooth as an iPod's but it comes DAMN CLOSE.
The bottom line: it's a hella good deal for what it is. It's 250 gigs for 220 bucks. An iPod classic that doesn't do everything that it does and only has 160 gigs of storage is 250 bucks. An iPod touch that does everything that it does but only has 64 gigs of storage is 400 bucks.
Sure, it may be a bit bigger than an iPod. But it's certainly worth the price, storage, and battery life that you get from it. Over all, it's a really good deal.
*If you are an iTunes user like I am, then your music ripped from CDs will most likely be in .aac format. Fret not, you need not buy the plugin! Go into iTunes and then go to: Edit>Preferences>General>Import Settings and then change from .aac to .mp3
By Albert Kwong (Los Angeles, CA)
I purchased the Archos 5 250 GB on Amazon.com on 12/4/09, listed as brand new unit on Amazon.com. I received the Archos 5 a few days later, charged up the battery, watch the demo video and the preloaded pictures, the image on the demo video and the preloaded pictures look great, I was happy with it.
I loaded some of my own pictures, everything is still fine at that time, but after a few time using it, I noticed there are some red, green lines outlining the image on the LCD screen, at first I thought it is the quality of my own pictures, but it is the same when I go back and watch the demo video and the preloaded pictures, Then I realized it is the unit that has problem. (I was so careful handling it and it was never drop or hit by any hard object)
I did not do anything at the time due to I was leaving the next day to Europe for 3 weeks, I just returned and now will have to deal with the headache to have it fix
Since I already have problem with it after a few use, I am only giving it a one star rating
By L. Chang (Hawaii)
I purchased the Archos 5 IMT for myself for Xmas. Although I had higher expectations for the device, it is remarkably powerful for such a portable $200 PMP. It is slower than my desktop, but more responsive than many laptops.
Screen quality is perfect. Capacity is outstanding. Elegant design. Very portable; as long as your jeans are not skin tight they will fit in most pockets. WIFI works great.
There are a few limitations with which I can easily live. The Opera browser isn't as customizable as I would want it to be. I haven't gotten the email client to work yet; but that's probably just me. I never opened the earbuds because I never expect the free ones to be worth while.
If all you expect is a great video/picture viewer with enormous capacity, a very usable portable web browser, mp3 player, etc., then the Archos 5 imt is well worth the money. I think I made a great purchase. A++++++++++++
By Hiu Li (Los angeles)
My experience in tech include: Music production, operating DSLR and Video Cameras, designing client file interface in management software, and programming. I was an audiophile: Nordost Valhalla PC and IC, ADAM S2A, Meridian 808 Reference CD Player, etc...
**The FLAC update:
More than I expected: I didn't think it was going play FLAC, but it turns out that ARCHOS made an update a few month ago that enabled FLAC. They didn't even bother to change the spec of the player. I almost didn't buy it because I didn't think it play FLAC.
**Very customizable:
Can choose stop playing options, EX: stop playing after 1. one song 2.one folder 3. entire hard driver.
Can choose how the MP3 player shows up through USB connection: 1. as media device 2.as a hard drive, etc...
**Touch Screen
Great, like NDSi. The touch screen is extremely responsive and precise. (IPhone 3GS, Droid, and now N1 User) The folder view is my favorite. With the 'back' button, scroll function, navigating between songs is a breeze.
**Design features
Resume playing from where you stopped before shutting down, after power up again.
Fast forward button works well, precise forward upon quick touch, and accelerates almost immediately. (Who does not hate those buttons that does not accelerate?)
**Music collection
I'm using the ARCHOS 5 as the Music Player in my car, through the AUX-input. It is almost perfect. For those busy individuals who have a lot of songs on their computers that they haven't heard, this is a great item to get. I am sure I will get to know my music collection better because now I can do that anywhere.
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