The Archos 5 Internet tablet/portable media player
offers a large, high-resolution touch-screen display, Wi-Fi, music
playback, photos, Flash video and game compatibility, Bluetooth, e-mail,
a Web browser, a built-in speaker, an integrated kickstand, GPS, and
support for a limited selection of Android applications.
Design
This isn't the first time around for the Archos 5. In 2008, a nearly identical version of the Archos 5 hit store shelves; the device shared many of the features of this 2009 model, yet lacked compatibility with Android applications. The complaints we held with the design of the 2008 model still stand: the whole thing is a smudge magnet; the headphone jack is placed right where you would hold the device; and the reflective screen is a step backward from the matte finish used on the beloved 605 WiFi.
That said, there's plenty to appreciate about the Archos 5's design and
the improvements made to the latest models. For example, we love the
built -in metal kickstand that hinges out from the back--a brilliant
feature, especially for watching movie-length video content. The
dimensions also make us happy, with the thinner 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB
models measuring 5.5 inches wide, 3 inches tall, and a relatively svelte
0.4 inch thick (hard-drive models are twice as thick). In real-world
terms, that means the Archos 5 is just small enough to fit into the
front or back pocket of your jeans.
archos 5 internet nd android tablet
Design
This isn't the first time around for the Archos 5. In 2008, a nearly identical version of the Archos 5 hit store shelves; the device shared many of the features of this 2009 model, yet lacked compatibility with Android applications. The complaints we held with the design of the 2008 model still stand: the whole thing is a smudge magnet; the headphone jack is placed right where you would hold the device; and the reflective screen is a step backward from the matte finish used on the beloved 605 WiFi.
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