When it comes to portable multimedia, the ARCHOS 605 WiFi player is setting the bar higher. It packs several upgradeable features and wireless connectivity into one stylish, portable device. With the help of a GPS receiver, the ARCHOS 605 picks up satellite signals, allowing it to calculate the shortest and quickest routes to any destination in Western Europe; and thanks to the TMC antenna, you can avoid traffic jams, roadworks and obstacles along your way.
With its 30 GB of storage space and its superb 4.3? (10+ cm) LCD touch screen handling 16 million colours, the ARCHOS 605 WiFi is the ideal choice for enjoying your personal videos or favourite films (in MPEG-4 or WMV formats) when you're on the go. The user-friendly touch screen makes it easy for you to access the audio play (MP3, WMA, WAV), photo (JPEG, BMP, PNG) and PDF functions. Meanwhile, the built-in WiFi connection proves extremely useful for shared files from your computer, without your even having to turn on your player to stay connected.
As if these features weren't enough to satisfy any fan of mobile multimedia, the ARCHOS 605 WiFi is upgradeable, too, so you can customise your player and add accessories or software plug-ins (optional)! The possibilities are endless: transform your player into an audio recorder, video recorder or even a camcorder, connect it to your television, increase the possibilities by multiplying the formats (MPEG-2, video podcast?), add several utilities, gadgets or games? you can even transform it into a web navigator to surf the internet and watch streaming video.
With its 5.5 hours of video play or 17 hours in audio, the ARCHOS 605 WiFi is a real pocket-size multimedia entertainment centre that is sure to exceed your expectations.
| Type | Portable multimedia video player with WiFi connectivity and GPS function |
| Memory Capacity | 30 GB |
| Removable Memory | No |
| LCD Screen | 4.3" (10.9cm) high-resolution TFT LCD touch screen Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels 16 million colours |
| Supported file formats | Video play: MPEG-4 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD-quality resolution) WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD-quality resolution) With optional plug-ins (available for purchase at www.archos.com): Video Podcast plug-in: H.264 up to DVD-quality resolution and AAC sound Cinema Plug-in: MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD-quality resolution) and AC3 (5.1) stereo sound Audio play: MP3 stereo decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/sec CBR & VBR, WMA and WMA protected, WAV (PCM/ADPCM) With optional plug-ins (available for purchase at www.archos.com): AAC4 musical files AC3 Stereo sound and 5.1 sound Photos: JPEG, BMP, PNG Other: PDF reader |
| Audio Input | Via the DVR Travel Adapter or the DVR Station Gen 5 (optional): stereo audio input |
| Record Function | Video recording: Via the DVR Travel Adapter or the DVR Station Gen 5 (optional): NTSC/PAL/SECAM recording to MPEG-4 SP files with ADPCM stereo sound, VGA resolution (640 x 480), 30 or 25 images/sec, in AVI format Audio recording: Via the DVR Travel Adapter or the DVR Station Gen 5 (optional): WAV format (IMA ADPCM or PCM) |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack |
| Software | ARCHOS Link |
| Compatible Platforms | Windows XP, Vista Mac OS X |
| Accessories included | Earphones, ARCHOS USB cable, adapter for DVR Station Gen 5, sleeve, two stylus pens, car support with Sirf III and TMC GPS modules built-in, ARCHOS 605 connection cable, rubber adapters, TMC antenna, car adapter, DVD with TeleAtlas maps of Europe |
| Manual | French, English, German, Spanish, Italian |
| Dimensions (mm) | 122 x 82 x 15 |
| Weight (g) | 190 |
| Multimedia Functions | Musical photo slideshows with transition effects Player customisation, thanks to optional plug-ins In-built speaker GPS function with TeleAtlas maps of Germany, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, the UK, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Norway, Portugal, Ireland, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Vatican City |
| Advanced Functions | Web navigator function and video play with streaming videos with optional "Web Browser" plug-in With the DVR Station Gen 5 (optional): TV programmes guide WiFi connection (802.11g): Play of all your shared digital files on your computer Easy file organisation with the ARCLibrary advanced version |
| Interface | High-speed USB 2.0 Slave (compatible with USB 1.1): Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Media Transport Protocol (MTP) USB 2.0 Host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) with Mini Dock, Battery Dock or DVR station Gen 5 (optional) Specific connectors for the DVR Station Gen 5 and the other available peripherals (optional) Video output with the DVR Station Gen 5 accessories, Mini Docks or Battery Dock (optional) |
| Other | Automatic download of latest updates Lithium-Ion Polymer battery, rechargeable via the USB port Mains power cord available (optional accessory) |
| Battery life | Video play: 5.5 hours Audio play: 17 hours |