Archos 105 2 GB Video MP3 Player (Black)

by Archos

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 1 x 9 inches ; 1.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000S5WTCE
• Item model number: 500968
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

At only 7 millimeters thick, the stylish and easily portable Archos 105 multimedia player packs in advanced features but won't weigh you down. The Archos comes packed with 2 GB of on-board storage -- plenty of space for hours and hours of nonstop multimedia playback -- and a sharp 1.8-inch color screen for crystal clear video playback and photo viewing.

The Archos is compatible with WMV video files and can store up to 12 hours of video, plenty of room for at least two movies and a few must-have video clips. For music playback versatility, the Archos is compatible with MP3, CBR, VBR, WMA, and protected WMA files. To round out the player's robust multimedia abilities, Archos threw in a photo viewer application that allows you to view and share JPG files. Other great features include an advanced Li-Ion battery for up to 18 hours of continuous music playback, and high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity for ultra-fast file transfers. The player will begin to charge any time its USB cable is connected to a computer. Weighing in at a scant 1.8 ounces, the player measures 3.3 by 1.8 by 0.3 inches.

What's in the Box
Archos 105 portable media player, headphones, USB cable, and quick start guide.

This stylish portable multimedia player can store up to 12 hours of video; allows for MP3, CBR, VBR, WMA playback; and comes in black, red, or gray.

Product Description

The ARCHOS 105, the ultra mini MP3 player from ARCHOS, gives you 2GB* of storage for video, music and photos. It features a 1.8'' color screen to view photos or play movies. The ARCHOS 105 allows you to take all your music collection with you - no matter where you roam. A single touch fills your ears with your favourite songs and your eyes with your favourite photos or movies.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice, small video player for the price, August 25, 2008

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none "A Goalie" (Minnesota USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Archos 105 2 GB Video MP3 Player (Black) (Electronics)

I was mainly interested in the video playback features of this unit. I did listen briefly to the sample MP3s that came on the device, and they sounded fine to me. File transfer and charging are via a 5-pin mini-USB connector. Under Windows, you access the device through Explorer under the path My Computer\a105\Internal Storage.

While you can directly place music and photo files through Explorer, video files must be converted and transferred using Windows Media Player. Consequently the Archos 105 requires video files in windows media (WMV) format. The resultant file that resides on the device is about 75 MB per hour, which means you should be able to cram 20-25 hours of video on the 2GB of internal flash (non-expandable). In the settings, you can choose for a video to playback once and stop, or to loop. In my test it played video for about 4.5 hours on a single charge. While the screen is small (160 x 128 pixels), it's good enough to watch tv shows on. You can fast forward and rewind through a video file, but not quick-skip (e.g. skip 30 seconds at a time). There is a resume feature, so you can continue watching a video at the point where you left off. Another feature is the ability to turn one of your photos into a wallpaper.

Overall, it's a nice, small video player, especially if you can get it for $50. It also does mp3s and photos, and can act like a flash drive in a pinch. It's a great gadget to give to kids so they can watch their videos during trips.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad player, October 14, 2008

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Jason HOCHING "www.echazen.com" (Mesa, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Archos 105 2 GB Video MP3 Player (Black) (Electronics)

The only beef I have with it is that the video quality is sub-par, but, for the money, it's a great deal.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Archos 105 - AWESOME!!!, September 20, 2008

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Dr. Bill Bailey "Dr. Bill" (High Point, NC USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Archos 105 2 GB Video MP3 Player (Black) (Electronics)

I love this device! Others have complained about the lack of FM radio (which I don't listen to) and the need for more space (which would be nice, but is not a huge problem.) The thing I like is the size, and the battery life... as well as the fact that it charges off the USB connection to my laptop. This thing just fits my lifestyle!

Highly recommended... especially if you catch it on sale (as I did!) Also, Gizmos4Life shipped it quickly and in great shape... I highly recommend them as well!