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CNET Editors' rating explained for Archos 605 WiFi (80GB)

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Reviewed by:
Donald Bell
Edited by:
Lindsey Turrentine
Reviewed on:
08/30/07
Updated on:
09/20/07
Released on:
08/30/07
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Design:
9.0
Features:
9.0
Performance:
8.0
Overall score:
8.7

Editors' rating: electronics
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Reviews from around the Web

  • pcanswers.co.uk

    Editors' rating: 100

    Summary: A brilliantly realised portable video player

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  • theinquirer.net

    Editors' rating: 80

    Summary: If Archos is truly serious about taking on Apple Ipod Touch, it's going about it the right way in price. The Touch is going for $399 for just a 16GB model, which is the same price for Archos 605 Wifi 160GB. The 30GB is priced at the same as the Apple's 8G

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  • techradar.com

    Editors' rating: 80

    Summary: The white plastic side buttons get grubby quickly, and it's not exactly a pocket-sized PMP. The contrast could be better

    Read full review

  • pcworld.com

    Editors' rating: 78

    Summary: Wireless connectivity and a gorgeous touch screen make the Archos 605 WiFi a great video-viewing handheld.

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  • mobiletechreview.com

    Editors' rating: 20

    Summary: A compact PVP with the best screen on the market. It's truly a pleasure to watch and at 4.3" your eyes won't cross half way through a transatlantic flight. The Archos 605 WiFi packs a lot of features into a very petit package, though we do wish that using

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