The WiFi is as elegantly conceived as anything we've seen from Apple or Sony. Measuring 4. The recessed 4.
We're also happy to see that the screen valiantly resists smudges despite its dual-duty as a touch screen. While screen quality alone puts the Archos ahead of the pack, small touches such as a built-in kickstand and an internal speaker really put this player over the top.
Our only disappointments with the 's design are the scratch-prone metal panel on the front, the lack of a universal USB connection, and the choice of white buttons that will surely pick up grime and discolor over time. Features With most portable media players, what you see is what you get. But with any Archos product, the gear you buy is a base to which you can add additional features, for a price. Some accuse Archos of skimping on features to maintain an artificially attractive price, but you can also think of it as Archos allowing their customers to purchase only the features they want.
Need to type in a password or a URL? Even if you don't intend on giving Archos a single extra penny for plug-in features, you'll still love the player. In particular, Cinema Now offers a great selection of mainstream movies that can be downloaded to your device for as little as 3.
Archos seems to have thought through almost all of the WiFi's features. You can purchase support for additional formats, such as AAC. During playback, the music player displays album artwork, allows for your music library to be sorted by ID3 tags, and gives you the ability to bookmark long files such as lectures and audiobooks.
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So far, it looks like a real gem. Donald Bell June 19, p. Read Full Review. The WiFi has a feature that directly connects you to several audio and video content providers. We demoed the Cinema Now movie-streaming and download service. The Cinema Now service seemed to have plenty of current movie content for purchase.
There are a few steps involved in setting up the channel guide entering your ZIP code, selecting your cable box, etc.
Though it was just a prototype, Archos' plans for a new set-top DVR box seem well-devised and a unique step for a portable media player company.
The button on the left is a nine-way direction pad that acts as a mouse.
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