Archos 5 60 GB Internet Media Tablet



The Archos 5 redefines the high-end portable device with its ultra-thin design and a black stainless steel body, a high-resolution 5" touch screen, combined with the horsepower of a laptop from the world's first implementation of the ARM Cortex superscalar microprocessor. You can browse the Web in full width just like on your PC. No need to zoom in and out, 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. When you are at home and want to watch a movie or listen to music stored on your PC, just browse its hard drive wirelessly and play any file stored on it without transferring the file. Just stream it via your WiFi network and play it immediately on your ARCHOS. In less than 3 clicks, you can access nearly 1,000 Web TV channels, over 10,000 Web radio stations and 100,000 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. Registration required for Internet usage. Please check the Archos site for details. Built-in speaker, and built-in leg stand Power source - Internal Lithium Polymer battery, device charges via computer USB port System Requirement - Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, ME, 2000 or higher, MAC OS X and Linux with Mass Storage Device Support, and USB 2.0 interface Dimensions - Approx. 5 x 3 x 0.5 (127.5x78.3x12.9mm) Weight - 250 grams

Archos, an award-winning company 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 60 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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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.

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.

The Archos 5 gives you 60 GB of storage for up to 80 movies, 600,000 photos, or 30,000 songs--and the processing power to handle them. Enjoy blazing speed with the ARM Cortex superscalar microprocessor.

Add-ons--Enhance Your Archos 5

What's in the Box
Archos 5 60 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.


Review by Eric Laffoon from Portland, OR USA:

There are already some excellent reviews here that are very thorough including one comparing it to the 605. For those who know me I will do something utterly out of character and be short and sweet. I bought the 250GB 5 just four months after buying the 605 wifi 80GB. Hard to believe my first PC had a 40 MB drive but I don't recommend pinching pennies for gigabytes of space you will later want. Why did I buy this unit?

On youtube there is a video comparing the 605 and the 5 side by side starting up, playing a movie and loading a web page. No words, just video set to music. Every time I took out the 605 to show someone a picture or a video it was a major attention getter. People were impressed. However I often didn't want to get it out when I was selling for several reasons. It was slow starting even from standby and unacceptably slow from boot. It was really hard to see the screen if we were in sunlight. Unfortunately living in Oregon I haven't verified the sunlight aspect in our recent winter storms. However I found myself just using my Blackberry curve for browsing the web instead of the 605 because it was on and it ended up being less work to read.

With my new Archos it is really fast to come on. The screen on the 605 was pretty good but on the 5 is amazing. I had to adjust the brightness up on the 605 and I've never touched it on the 5 and it blows it away. Browsing the web though is amazing. I have to say Archos says 800 pixels is wide enough and that's not always true. However going to 100% or enlarged is not too much scrolling. Plugging it into the DVR dock and outputting 720p through HDMI is luxurious!

Okay, maybe not so short... I never had an ipod. I thought the dinky screen and proprietary music distribution was good for Apple and I don't begrudge them, but not for me. I had an iRiver and then an Archos 605. In my opinion there was nothing that could match the 605 and the 5 blows it away. Archos is in a league by themselves. I'm even thinking of getting a 7 too later this year.

Review by Gretchen Skillman from Gulfport, Florida:

I bought this fabulous device for myself in September 08 because I was looking for an alternative to a laptop computer that would have cost me a lot more. I wanted to find something that wasn't a child of the uber rich Microsoft or Apple devices. I wanted something to play video (avi's too), music, showcase my art work images, and to be able to connect to the internet for things I needed/wanted. I don't consider myself a computer "techie" and I found this device to be easy to use. I bought if from amazon and got the 120 gb version. I showed my soon to arrive purchase to a friend of mine who is very computer literate and his interest was on high alert. When my imt arrived we both were quickly enamored with the design, feel and most impressed with the memory capability. I continue to show friends and they were all equally impressed with the video presentation and with the lightness of the device. Peoples jaws dropped when I told them of the 120 g memory. (I even love how Archos taunts the buyer saying "just try and fill it up".)
Before making my purchase I went to the archos website and looked at the full video tutorial and I was enamored. My Archos 5 connects easily and quickly to wireless and the Opera powered internet browser is fantastic. I can dowload converted files, keep up on NPR related things of interest and download quickly directly to my device. While I waited for my devise I checked out youtube to see other Archos fans enthusiasm. Bravo Archos! I look forward to the hopefully soon to come satellite tv antenna and the ability to connect without a wireless connection. I did buy the $100 DVR docking station and it acts a faster charger for the device as well as the ability to connect to a tv and record directly onto the device. (No need for a DVR of any kind from Direct TV, or Tivo, this baby even has a program record option). I'm still trying to come up with a name for my baby, but she's been good to me so far. Batman on the go, the Oblongs, 30 Rock, Battlestar Galactica, the Lword, and I've started to convert some favorite DVDs onto it as well ... A smart, well made device perfectly suited to a variety of needs/wants.

Review by Lawrence Clarke from Glen Oaks, New York United States:

Pros: Ease of use, Compact design, Massive storage space

Cons: Playback software should have been included, Where's the plug-in charger for the 5-series? Excellent product, but buyers shouldn't feel like they're being nickle & dimed for things that should come STANDARD with the player.

Idea for the future: Two Words-BUNDLE Packages. If you want to pick up T.V. reception, sell the T.V. Bundle. You want the DVR functonality, sell the DVR Bundle. Extended Battery use? Sell the Battery Pack Bundle. We as customers would pay a little extra for the combos instead of buying the player & the docks seperately. Works for the XBOX 360 & PS3 right?

One Other Thing: Pack in the plug-in charger with the 5-series (Which is included with the 7-series). USB charging with the 5-series while packing in the normal plug in charger with the docks leaves a bad taste in the mouths of your customers.

Review by David J. Salant from :

When I was looking for a portable device, i was choosing between, Archos, Cowon, Apple, and the Nokia N810. After discovering the rather slow internet speeds on the Nokia and the Iphone/ Ipod Touch, I ruled those out. The Cowon products now on the market do not have nearly the same disk space as an Archos and they run a modified version of Windows Mobile 5, so they are very slow at times. I would suggest this Archos over the Archos 605 because of the increased internet and processing speed, the *slightly* improved speaker and the more responsive touch screen. This player looks very stylish and is smaller than I imagined. It fits in a pocket just as easily as an Ipod Classic. The kickstand is also a nice addition so you don't have to hold it or lean over ti to watch your videos. The operating system is fluent and logical and gives you unique options like saving certain videos, song, pictures, and files as bookmarks on your home screen. Some nice additions work very well, like the email is perfect for my gmail account. The pdf reader, however is very slow and has to load each page individually, even if you already loaded it. The flash player is very useful for me to play flash games and make small applications with. The widget actually let you add regular Opera widgets instead of the made-for-Archos ones. This is one of the few players that lets you rename, move, copy, and delete files, a big plus for me. Now for the internet browsing. Sites load very quickly, almost as quickly as my computer.Sites like Youtube, Gizmodo, Surfthechannel, and newyorktimes.com load in less than 3 seconds for me. Hulu doesn't appear to work, but similar sites like Surfthechannel do. The typing is very easy and I can easily get 65 words per minute. One thing I think the player can improve in is the lock function. You have to go to the Home screen, then press options, then press lock device to lock it. Then you have to press the power button, then tap the unlock button on the screen to unlock it. The sound quality is good and it allows 5.1 and 7.1 sound. Well, I hope this helps other people that are choosing a portable device.

Note: The earphones that come with the Archos are just slightly better than Apple earphones. Some people who care alot about audio qaulity would be disappointing by them. The speaker however, is a much higher quality than the Ipod Touch, but will be affected by static if you leave it on the carpet. Just keep it on a wooden table if you get a tinny sound from your speakers.

Review by Tedious27 from CA:

Beautiful, fast, light, and excellent screen. Although, Archos loves to nickle and dime you; have to purchase additional apps and plugins for higher quality videos and sound. The speaker is a little tacky, better on my Ipaq 210. Cant view word or PowerPoint which is a bummer, but the internet w/ opera mobile is fantastic, extremely fast and full web browser. I love the drag and drop capability, not having to deal w/ software like creative zen and apple ipods. It does attract finger prints but seriously who cares (get a screen protector). Battery is excellent which I found to be a shocker. Also, certain flash games work quite well. All in all I am happy w/ my archos, just hope archos continues to update it w/ additional features soon, like GPS capability so I don't have to get a separate GPS unit.

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