Most Popular Portable Video Players (PVPs)

  1. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)
  2. Apple iPod Touch (first generation, 16GB)
  3. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 16GB)
  4. Sony PSP 3000 (black)
  5. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 32GB)
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Top Rated Portable Video Players (PVPs)

  1. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 32GB)
  2. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 16GB)
  3. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)
  4. Apple iPod Touch (first generation, 32GB)
  5. Archos 605 WiFi (160GB)
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THE GOOD
The Archos 705 WiFi is a portable video player with a gigantic screen, killer audio, video, and photo format support, an attractive user interface, Flash games, wireless movie rentals, and one of the best Web browsers on a mobile device. Unlike other Archos models, the 705 WiFi includes a QWERTY keypad remote control, built-in AV output, and USB device hosting.

THE BAD
The Archos 705 WiFi is just too big for daily use. It's also heavy, the screen resolution could be sharper, there's no tactile control for volume, and the Web browser costs extra.

THE BOTTOM LINE
Archos 705 WiFi is the biggest, baddest PVP on the market. What you get in screen size, however, you pay for in portability and picture quality.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 5.7 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. February 27, 2008 03:35
    Excellent
    2.0/5
    This is a slam dunk video player, BUT...
    The 705 (at least the 80 gig model) has a serious defect:
    When playing videos, every time the hard drive spins up to load more data, the video pauses for up to one second. This was a known issue on the ...  read more »

    - scosgt

  2. February 25, 2008 03:08

    4.5/5
    I really love the Apple iPod Touch, but the screen is too small for my eyesite. The Archos 705 and it's predecessor the 704 offer a large screen for those who really want to watch a movie without eye strain.

    The 705 acts just like an externa...  read more »

    - djdybwad

  3. May 28, 2008 11:56

    5.0/5
    I had a I touch and ended up getting a refund because I dont think I should have to crack software on a item I paid for to make it useful. Ive never looked back other than in pity of I-touch owners, still even cracked I-touch pails in compariso...  read more »

    - quistoman


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