Archos 5 60GB Internet Media Tablet:

 

   

 

  

  

     R 3 069.00

 

Online credit card price: R 3 249,00 

 

Looking for a personal media player that bring you the Internet and a wide array of media sources all in one place on a generous 4.8" LCD screen? The ARCHOS 5 60GB Internet Media Tablet provides you with full screen views of web pages via the Opera browser and plenty of room for access to all of your favorite photos, music, movies, games and more. Internet access via a WiFi source on the ARCHOS 5 provides you with complete email access to all standard POP accounts, web TV and radio and Widget applications. And, if that weren't enough you can also instantly stream content from your PC without having to download.

In addition, with select add-on accessories the Internet Media Tablet allows for features such as surfing the Internet through your television screen or transferring analog audio and video formats to digital files.

• Full Web Browsing

Browse the web in full width on the 4.8" (800 pixels) LCD - just like you view the Internet on your computer. There's no need to zoom in or out to view the pages because they're fully displaced on your ARCHOS. Adobe Flash 9 video support allows you browse video sharing sites easily. The ARM Cortex superscalar microprocessor in the ARCHOS 5 means that you won't have to wait around for pages to load.

• Full Email Application

Once your Internet Media Tablet is connected to the Internet via WiFi or 3G+ network you can check your email from any standard POP account. Manage accounts from your PC, Mac or cell phone all through the ARCHOS 5

• Web Radio & TV with Optional Plugin

Enjoy web TV and radio on the ARCHOS 5 without having to open the web browser and without having to deal with download wait times. You'll have access to almost 1,000 web TV and over 10,000 web radio stations when you purchase the optional Web Radio and TV Plugin.

• Widgets Application

The ARCHOS web application, Opera, comes with fun widgets that can be downloaded for free for use on your ARCHOS 5. Weather and sports reports, maps and other handy information can all be accessed at a touch thanks to the Opera browser.

• Media Club

The Media Club, on the ARCHOS 5 gives you a variety of options for accessing music, videos and games no matter where you are. View all the content from each site on a single page and enjoy the simple downloading that allows you to pause when needed. Chose from content on sites such as FNAC, AMC, TF1, CinemaNow, Vizumi, VodeoTV, Jamendo, Four/Music and MusicMe among many others.

• Videos

Watch all your videos, movies and recorded TV shows on the nearly 5" high resolution screen of the ARCHOS 5. Formats supported include MPEG-4, MPEG-2, Windows Media Video, AVI, Flash Videos and HD videos.

• Music

With 60GB the ARCHOS 5 has enough room for all your music. In addition, the Internet Media Tablet allows you to create playlists, display album covers and browse the web at the same time. You can also connect the player to a set of standard speakers to enjoy your music free from headphones.

• Photos

View all your photos on the brilliant 800 pixel screen of the ARCHOS 5. Create slideshows with background music and transitions without using a computer. With the optional DVR Snap-on you can important photos right from you digital camera.

• Games

The ARCHOS 5 features several game applications that come standard with the Internet Media Tablet and the option to purchase other premium games from www.archos.com. Some of the standard games include Sudoku, Golf and poker.

• Content Streaming from Your PC

Stream video or music content from your computer wirelessly and play the file without having to download it to your ARCHOS 5. Streaming from your WiFi network will allow you to play it immediately.

• Optional TV Recording

With the separate DVR Station you can record TV shows or movies using the remote control. Watch the recorded show on your ARCHOS 5 or on your wide-screen TV.

Specifications:

Display characteristics:	High resolution screen, 800x480 pixels, 4.8'' TFT LCD, 16 million colors
User interaction:	Direct by touch screen, ON/OFF, vol+ and vol- buttons, retractable virtual keyboard
Processor(s):	Central Unit: - Main processor: ARM CortexTM-A8, 32 bit, In-order, dual-issue, superscalar core @ 600 MHz - Additional processor: 32 bit DSP @ 430 MHz
RAM memory:	128 MB* (Low-Power Double Data Rate SDRAM)
Mass storage memory:	Hard drive, capacity according to the product version - 60 GB* (stores up to 80 Movies, 600,000 photos or 30,000 songs1) - 120 GB* (stores up to 160 Movies, 1.2 million photos or 60,000 songs1) - 160 GB* (stores up to 210 Movies, 1.6 million photos or 80,000 songs1) - 250 GB* (stores up to 300 Movies, 2.5 million photos or 145,000 songs1)
Operating system:	Linux
In its normal use mode, the ARCHOS 5 being a miniaturized Personal Computer:
Connectivity:	On board WiFi (802.11 b/g), USB 2.0 host with optional accessories
PC accessories:	Possible attachment of numerous standard USB PC accessories**** (keyboard, mouse, memory key, memory cards reader, camera and other future computer accessories)
Video playback**:	MPEG-42 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution) WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution) included WMV protected files M-JPEG (in QVGA resolution) With optional software plug-in: HD support: MPEG-4 (ASP 720p) & WMV HD (MP 720p) MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound (5.1) H.264 up to DVD resolution with AAC
Audio playback**:	Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WMA pro 5.1, WAV (PCM/ADPCM). AC3 stereo audio and 5.1 sound files (via SPDIF output of DVR Station) Flac and OGG Vorbis audio files With optional software plug-in: AAC3 and AAC+ stereo audio files
Photo viewer***:	JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF
PDF viewer:	Reads PDF documents (may not implement all PDF features)
Video recording6:	Via the optional DVR Station or DVR Snap-on. Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM in MPEG-4 AVI format with stereo sound, VGA resolution (640 x 480) @ 30 or 25 f/s
Audio recording:	Via the optional DVR Station or DVR Snap-on: Stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format Voice recording via the optional FM remote and its built-in microphone in WAV format (IMA ADPCM)
Email client	Compatible with Email accounts supporting POP3 and IMAP services Import/export of vCard contacts
Interfaces:	USB 2.0 High-Speed Device (compatible USB 1.1 at a lower speed): Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Media Transport Protocol (MTP) USB 2.0 Host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) with optional Mini Dock, Battery Dock and DVR station
Connections:	WiFi (802.11 b/g) connection. Free Web Browser (Opera® Web browser with Adobe Flash® 9 video support) upon registration 3.5 mm mini jack for headphones Accessory connectors to connect to the DVR Station and other ARCHOS accessories
Miscellaneous	Built-in speaker Built-in leg stand
Battery life:	Music playback time: up to 22 hours4 Video playback time: up to 7 hours4
Power source:	Internal: Lithium Polymer battery Device charges via computer USB port External: Power adapter/charger (via optional accessories)
Scalability:	Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates when the WiFi connection is activated Updates can also be downloaded at www.archos.com
Dimensions & weight:	Approx 127,5 x 78,3 x 12,9 mm (for 60GB* model) – 250gr Approx 127 x 78,8 x 19,4 mm (for 120/250GB* models) – 300gr
In a possible use mode, in connection with an external computer through the USB B connector available on some optional accessories:
Minimum system requirements:	Microsoft® Windows® Vista, XP, ME, 2000 or higher MAC OS X and Linux (with Mass Storage Device Support) USB 2.0 interface
Package includes:	ARCHOS 5, headphones, ARCHOS USB cable, DVR Station adapter, screen cleaning cloth, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice.