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| Product Seduces You Then Disappoints ... |
It only takes a few moments for this product to seduce you but within a few hours you are left broken hearted and disappointed. Outstanding picture performance and functioning in all areas except the following:
* Faulty pop-up keyboard rejects 100,000 ATT and 45,000 T-Mobile hot spots
* All Starbucks & Barnes & Nobel connections prevented, software failure
* Built in speaker is useless due to little volume.
* Video Recording fails to work. Unable to get local programs guides.
* Company techs say HD plug in not sold out, but glitches prevent release
* Video is structured for analog only due to HD plug in's not available.
* Video playback in analog only means displays over 32" are very poor
* No built in or optional microphone prevents use of all IM voice, memos or VOIP programs
* Customer service & tech support listen well and are understanding but they are unwilling to provide resolutions or dates of product fixes.
* Home programming keyboard is too small and awkward to hold in both hands and to use thumbs for entry ... this is a one finger unit which for a home unit is not necessary. Most frustrating.
I hated to return this produce due to the above failures but it is clear to see that the product was rushed out prematurely to meet the holiday product season without proper testing and support. In a few months with some product redesign and consideration it is clear this product will be re-released with a new model # and will be the ultimate way to go.
I really am heartbroken ... shame on you ARCHOS !!! |
| Nov 14, 2008 |
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| A Whole New Category-- IMT? |
I've had the Archos 5 250 for several weeks and I'm enjoying all of the main features. Amazing screen-bright, good color quality and resolution. Movies and photos are beautifully reproduced. Web experience is quick, clean and flexible-fit width, full or enlarged. Music quality is dependent upon speakers. I use noise-canceling headphones-excellent.
Archos support has been responsive and their web site has an informative tutorial. I'm not very good with all of the current technology, so I need help. I have a PC for business, a MacBook Pro for music, photo sharing, etc. For lots of travel, I have used my iPod classic 30g, my MacBook, my Kindle and now my Archos.5.
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| Nov 09, 2008 |
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| Great overall with a few flaws |
Used Time ~ 3 days
I bought the Archos 5 after I saw multiple updates on the buggy firmware.
Pros:
-Excellent screen - the screens totally blows me away with crispy color and detailed resolution.
-Fairly good Flash 9 support - I tried to play some flash games and youtube- most of them worked, so I'm happy with it.
-Better than average codec support - Unlike IPod Touch, you can basically just drag and drop your video and it will work.
Cons:
-Wifi works at my home, but at my work place. Archos 5 only supports the most common secured network, but not the more complicated ones.
- Codec support - I bought archos 5 mainly for its broad codec support. However, the lack of support of mkv container is somewhat a disappointment.
- Weight - Coming from IPod nano, the archos 5 is comparatively bulkier, althought pocketable. Let's just say this: the weight of archos 5 is somewhat similar to an IPod Classic, so be prepared.
In general, I'm quite happy about the archos 5, although I really wish that they support mkv. To give a detail score, that would be 85/100. Go Archos! |
| Nov 05, 2008 |
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| Best Mp3 Player PERIOD. |
Pros: 1.4.8 inch touch screen at 800x480.
2. 250gb HD.
3. AAC support (pay extra but worth it.)
4. Great sound.
5. The best web browser on any Mp3, PMP player.If you think the iphone has a good browser then think again. Like browsing on a laptop.Flash 8 and 9 support.
6. Easy to Navigate and great interface. The fonts look so clear. Beautiful and yet simple GUI.
7. Kickstand.
8. AVI support. Ripped some DVD to AVI at 720x480 at 2.5mbps. Amazing detail. Like watching a HD movie.
Cons: 1.Battery Life.
2. Its not Open source.
Summary: This is the best Mp3, PMP player i ever owned and let me tell you, i don't regret spending almost 500 bucks on it.
I owned alot of mp3 players (ipod classic, Zune, Cowon D2) and they all had their cons. This does have it cons but its not as bad the as the others.
Avi movies looks soo good on this, almost feels like watching HD content. |
| Nov 05, 2008 |
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