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Pros:

capabilities (3)

• ...that it is touted to be. Video and Music (audio) capacity and capability is perfect . Screen size in portable situations (airplanes, beach, etc....[0.9]
• ...I have only had my Archos 705 for a short time but so far really like the capabilities I have been able to access. The unit is WI-Fi so obviously I...[0.8]
• ...downgrades from my, near, perfect 605 (I say near because the volume capabilities of the 605 are not great either, but usable) Honestly, if "Wonderful" Amazon. com had...[-0.7200000000000001]

functionality (2)

• ...useful when traveling if I don't have my laptop with me. The DVR functionality works fine , although you have to make sure that the IR port on your cable...[0.9]
• ...attachment. I wanted it mostly for travel but also wanted the DVR functionality and the ability to watch movies or view pictures on my TV screen. I like this...[0.7]

provides (2)

• ...laptop, which is a real hassle in many cases. The Archos 705 provides a fantastic alternative -- the 80 GB hard drive provides plenty of storage...[0.9]
• ...the horrible choices on the hotel TV. And the browser really provides a very good , easy-to-use experience even if not nearly as fast as a modern...[0.8]

size (3)

• ...the day so I miss my shows. I got this because the convient size with a decent screen and the dvr docking station. The speakers are loud enough...[0.9]
• ...can order by phone also)I am very happy with the unit. It's a great size , has amazing graphics and nice battery life. All in all it the...[0.8]
• ...videos and the internet then I'd go with the 705. The screen is the perfect size to watch. ...[0.8]

usability (4)

• ...synchs easily with my computer and the DVR station is pretty easy to use as well. It's lame that it doesn't come with it and you have...[1.0]
• ...Pros: 1)Easy to use. The screens are very intuitive . 2)160 GB- lots of storage space compared to IPhone or ITouch...[1.0]
• ...menu's and screens, but after about 30 minutes it was pretty easy to navigate . I like (and some don't) the fact that you have to tap an icon...[1.0]
• ...is bad and picture is grainy. 3. The unit heats up a lot. It is uncomfortable to hold because of this. 4. After about 3 hours of use I now...[-1.0]

viewing quality (2)

• ...if you just want to listen to music, but the large screen is great for viewing videos.There isn't alot of content to download on the archos...[0.8]
• ...battery just in case though) -picture was crisp and clean, very easy to view (although not "high-def" but what do you want from something you're holding in your hand...[0.4]

Cons:

battery (2)

• ...buy the player to use the browser and all media formats... Battery is good - though I have issues with the touchscreen. Sometimes painful...[0.9]
• ...support proved fruitless. The unit has been returned for service. Bad battery, motherboard, incredible bad luck. Record of durability is average. ...[-0.6400000000000001]

battery life (7)

• ...webbrowser and divx plug-ins to make the thing fully functional? - battery life was good so far (bought extra battery just in case though) -picture...[0.9]
• ...happy with the unit. It's a great size, has amazing graphics and nice battery life . All in all it the MP3 (PMP Portable Media Player) player for...[0.8]
• ...coming from an amazon merchant and I hope this remedies the poor battery life I'm getting. I have heard though that this battery is large...[-0.8]
• ...encoded video files i was testing... only a small % didnt work 2) battery life isnt good , need a spare batter for plane trips 3) if the audio/video...[-0.9]

customer service (13)

• ...surf the web wirelessly on this is the device for that. Also customer support is very helpful when you have any questions or problems....[0.9]
• ...better off just flushing your cash down the toilet. Archos customer service is designed to be as painful as possible ... probably because they recognize that there are...[-0.6400000000000001]
• ...that there are numerous issues with the product and if their customer service weren't painful , it would be perpetually swamped. And that if they were willing...[-0.6400000000000001]
• ...support to deal with this latest plug in issue. But Archos " support" is notoriously bad and you are put on hold forever. I'm told this download issue...[-0.6400000000000001]

grainy (2)

• ...screen, while 7" measured diagonally, displays videos that are so grainy that they look like poor analog television. I ripped xvid files at high bitrates to test...[-0.6400000000000001]
• ...biggest display screen among MP3/video players, the display has a grainy quality and is not as sharp and smooth as comparable products. 3. Some software features...[-0.7]

music play back (1)

• ...The quality of music played back from Archos players is terrible . This should not be advertised as an mp3 player, it's that bad...[-0.6400000000000001]

reliability (15)

• ...the Archos 705 to automatically record shows onto your Archos. It works really well because you can leave the house and it will record your stuff...[1.0]
• ...time every file I uploaded to the device was recognized and working perfectly , all what you could expect for such a device. The resolution...[1.0]
• ...the plug-in's I needed and they downloaded flawlessly and I had no problems at all with them. One plug-in I bought was the browser and I...[1.0]
• ...traveling if I don't have my laptop with me. The DVR functionality works fine , although you have to make sure that the IR port on your cable...[1.0]

resolution (3)

• ...video is not an impressive one, sure the size of LCD is but the resolution is nothing more than a poor /clumsy TV output. In conclusion, it's rather an expensive toy...[-0.6400000000000001]
• ...outs so far so good.Being more mature I have not noticed a big resolution problem some seem to find. Suggest this for those who like their own...[-0.8]
• ...of the time I have to use earphones. 2. Low quality video. The resolution is bad and picture is grainy. 3. The unit heats up a lot. It is uncomfortable...[-1.0]

returns (3)

• ...and I'm hoping for at least most of my money back. Why would I return a product I thought was good ? Well after more use the more I realize this thing is not worth...[0.7200000000000001]
• ...Very disappointed with the 705, returned two units when both failed within two weeks, One stopped recording...[-0.6400000000000001]
• ...shipped on Amazon's dime) and gave me instructions to package and return the bad unit. Amazon customer service RULZ! Back to the unit... It...[-0.8]

simply (3)

• ...human eye can perceive. The bottom line is 260,000 colors is simply an inadequate number of colors for a high quality display, in fact its not...[-0.8]
• ...watching a VHS tape after years of watching DVD or Blu Ray and its simply unacceptable given where we are at technology wise. To be honest I still...[-0.8]
• ...first and formost a portable video player and the display is simply horrible . There is really no need even going into the other disappointing...[-0.8]