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Archos 5 250 GB Internet Media Tablet

Archos 5 250 GB Internet Media TabletBrand: Archos
Category: CE

List Price: $449.99
Buy New: $339.99
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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 262 reviews
Sales Rank: 10,730

Format: CD
Platforms: Mac, Windows
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows & Macintosh
Hard Drive Size: 250
Display Size: 4.8
Size: 250 GB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 5 x 0.8 x 3.1

MPN: 501129
Model: 501129
UPC: 690590511293
EAN: 0006905905112
ASIN: B001D0E4DA

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • 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

Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description -- Posted August 19, 2008
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.

(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 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.

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.
Available for purchase:
  • Hi-Def Video plug-in for playing HD movies in 720p resolution at 24 f/s MPEG4 and WMV formats.

  • Cinema plug-in for playing movies in MPEG-2/VOB format with AC3 sound (or 5.1-surround sound via the SPDIF output on the optional DVR Station). Copy/paste your DVD movies from your computer to your Archos.

  • Video Podcast plug-in for playing video podcasts in H.264 MPEG4 format and AAC audio files.

  • TVportation plug-in for broadcasting your live TV to your portable device--such as a Smartphone, laptop, or Archos Wi-Fi player--anywhere in the world via a Wi-Fi connection.

  • 3.5G Ready plug-in for enjoying Internet everywhere via the 3.5G-HSDPA GSM network by connecting a 3.5G-HSDPA dongle to a Mini Dock or Battery Dock USB port.

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.


Customer Reviews:
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3 out of 5 stars Very good video player but reliability is poor   September 4, 2010
A. bukres
I have been using Archos devices for years since the AV 300. I think they make the best portable large screen video devices and that's why I keep buying them.
I have two Archos 5 devices which went bad. The first one I couldn't save any more stuff on the hard drive as it seems it had some bad sectors and I tried all kinds of software repair to get it to save past these sectors but no go.

The second suddenly froze at the Archos logo and constantly making grinding sound. Totally broke. The Archos 5 is not a reliable device. I won't be buying new ones anymore. I will be getting a used one from Craigslist or ebay.

The Archos 5 is a lot bulkier compared with the older versions. This doesn't make sense because electronic components get smaller over time. They must been adding more components. They need to switch to SSD's. Portable devices are susceptible to falling and that's bad news for hard drives.

For video and sound playing it's great. No complaints except that the lowest volume level is still too loud for me where I just need faint music, so I had to attach an external volume controller to get the volume even lower.

I don't use wifi, internet, Flash and the other stuff, photoalbum, sound recording..etc, therefore I can't review them.





5 out of 5 stars I just Love it   August 12, 2010
Cris
One of the best gift for my boyfriend. Because my work, I have to travel a lot and I'll never go out whitout my archos, I can see my series, checkout my messages, I'll recommended a lot...


1 out of 5 stars Don't bother with the GPS   August 5, 2010
Dgr8chaz
This was my second Archos product and my last one ever!!! I bought all of the plug-ins for my Archos 5 250GB unit and even the GPS. The GPS car mount broke after only about a week of being in my car. I had to send my unit back to Archos (RMA) as I kept getting "Closed GPS Conection - check Hardware settings". Even after getting my archos back, I had to re-install everything (as they deleted all of my music, videos, plug-ins and even the default background images) including the GPS software. Even after all that, the P.O.S still doesn't work. My piece of advice, get an Ipod instead, or at lease save your money.


5 out of 5 stars blows the ipod touch out of the water   August 3, 2010
Matthew S. Mullins
i bought this about a year ago now and it still works just as good as it did when i got it. im glad i ignored all of the bad reviews


1 out of 5 stars will the problems end?   August 1, 2010
eric ct
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

to any potential buyer. you probably want an ipod or zune. i had gotten this devise with an intent to store vast amounts of media and data that an ipod cannot hold. this was capable...but with added costs to play some of the formats. the system would crash and reboot more often than not. the battery life lied flat out. 22 hours what a joke. if you have to scroll through or surf the web and watch movies this device has a battery life of more like 4 hours. using the external speaker wont help that either. my final straw was after 2 months of hardly using the device and keeping it in my room to avoid exposure to any liquids, heat, or drops the hard drive went!!! having bought used off amazon it is not under warranty that i know of and i will be sending it to archos soon to be reviewed on repairs. i feel if the price to fix is more than $20 i will probably just sell the device for parts and be done with the aggravation

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