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| Archos 605 | Review » |
 We think that most handheld device manufacturers could learn something from Apple's iPhone, and this is true with Archos as well, but this is a rare case where we think Apple could learn something themselves. Archos' content portal, which offers over the air downloads, is a polished, accessible and well-stocked store, offering high-quality content that you'll actually want to see, albeit at a premium price. We wish there was a good transfer option for music and photos, rather than drag and drop, and of course we'd like a lot more free accessories and plugins bundled with the device, but we do appreciate the steep price cut. The Web browser is fantastic, though overpriced at any price. We don't have an answer to our first question about why nobody is buying PMPs, but we think plenty of folks who are happy with their cell phones would be even happier with the Archos 605 than with the iPhone. Now if Archos starts making a cell phone, things could get very interesting. Release: September 2007. Price: $230.
Pros: Great screen with polished new interface. Good video playback, with some interesting content options. Best-in-class Web browser.
Cons: No transfer software, still. Wi-Fi can get sluggish. Buttons seemed wobbly, and we weren't fond of the button layout.
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