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[daco_inc]

# Applications: download and enjoy your favorite Apps: Twitter, Microsoft Office editor, Craigslist, etc
# GPS: 7 day free trial. Full fledge GPS with maps, 3D landmarks, POI, etc.
# HD Content: play HD Videos on TV. View photos on the sharp 4.8" high resolution touch screen.
# Internet: surf the web just like on your PC. Multi-tab browsing.
# Emails: send and receive emails and sync contacts.
# TV: record live TV. Play HD movies and surf the web on TV. Optional DVR station with HDMI.
# FM receiver & transmitter
# WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth connectivity

* 16GB: $294
* 32GB: $370
* 160GB: $320
* 500GB: $420

Sounds good to me. 500gb is mighty tempting although a bit steep.

[kingjeezy♕]

Pics?

[LA Forever]

[daco_inc]

More detailed specs:

Tech Specs

Capacity • Flash Memory: 8 to 32 GB* + Micro SD Slot (SDHC compatible)
• Hard Drive: 160 to 500 GB*
Display • High resolution screen, 800x480 pixels, 4.8'' TFT LCD, 16 million colors
• Touch screen
Video playback 7 • MPEG-4 HD (up to 720p)
• MPEG-48 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution)
• H.264 HD (up to 720p)
• WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution) including WMV protected files
• M-JPEG (Motion JPEG Video) in QVGA resolution
With optional plug-in (downloadable from your tablet or on www.archos.com):
• Cinema: MPEG-2, WMV HD (720p), VOB
Audio playback 7 • Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM), AAC9(except protected content), AAC+ stereo audio files, Flac and OGG Vorbis.
With optional software plug-ins (downloadable from your tablet or on www.archos.com):
• AC3 stereo audio and 5.1 sound files (via SPDIF output of DVR Station )
Photo viewer 10 JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF
Subtitles Support subtitles files with .srt, .ssa, .smi, .sub extensions
Video recording 11 • 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
• Via the optional TV Snap-on (only available for Europe): Records TV in MPEG-2 TS format.
Audio recording • Via the optional DVR Station or DVR Snap-on: Stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format
• Voice recording with the built-in microphone
Others applications Webbrowser, Email, Contacts, DroidIn™, Ebuddy™IM, Twidroid™, Deezer™, Dailymotion™, QuickPedia, ThinkFree Mobile, Moov, CraigsPhone, Pages jaunes™ (only for France), High Paying Jobs (only for US & Canada), Alarm clock, Calculator...
Interfaces • USB 2.0: 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
• Micro SD (SDHC compatible) on ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet 8 to 32 GB
• Add-on connectors to connect to the DVR Station and other ARCHOS add-ons
Communication protocols • WiFi (802.11 b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 2.0
• FM transmitter
• FM receiver (RDS)
Miscellaneous • Built-in speaker"• Built-in leg stand• Built-in Microphone
Power source • Internal: Lithium Polymer battery
• Device charges via computer USB port
• External: Power adapter/charger (via optional add-on)
Battery life • Music playback time12: up to 22 hours13
• Video playback time12: up to 7 hours13
Scalability • Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates when the WiFi connection is activated
• Updates can also be downloaded at www.archos.com
Dimensions & weight • ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet Flash series: 143,2x78,8x10,4 mm - 182g• ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet Hard Drive series: 143,2x78,8x20 mm - 286g
Minimum system requirements • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, or higher (with Windows media Player 11 for MTP)
• Linux (with Mass Storage Device Support)
• USB 2.0 interface
Package includes ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet, earphones, Standard USB cable, DVR Station adapter, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice.


*1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity is less.
1/ Actual screen size is 4.8 inches.
2/ 7 day free trial. Software and maps sold on archos website.
3/ With the optional TV Snap-on only available for Europe.
4/ HDMI connection with the optional DVR Station or HDMI Mini Dock.
5/ With the optional HD cinema plug-in (included WMV HD in 720p, MPEG-2, DVD, AC3) 4/ with the optional accessories: DVR Station, DVR Snap-on or TV Snap-on.
6/ TV Program Guide is only available for the following countries: UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, and UK. The first year of subscription is free.
7/ Certain bitrates, resolutions, and/or file variations may not be compatible.
8/ MPEG-4 ASP@L5 AVI (MPEG-4: ISO standard by Moving Picture Experts Group; AVI: audio/video file container by Microsoft) without GMC and Quarter.
9/ Does not read AAC protected files.
10/ Certain resolutions and file sizes may not be compatible.
11/ External video output disabled for Macrovision®-protected contents.
12/ Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. Test run on an ARCHOS 5 60 GB with low backlight.
13/ “Depends on model. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. Test runs with low backlight.”

[netlord]

Ipod touch still rules, this is way bigger. But It's a good product, archos has quality products

[daco_inc]

Ipod touch still rules, this is way bigger. But It's a good product, archos has quality products

The only advantage I see from iPod touch is the headstart it got with the appstore, and probably battery life. iPod touch apps are indeed awesome, but archos seems to win in every other category. More audio formats, video formats, hd video output (720p), subtitle support (ssa, srt, etc.), GPS, expandable memory, bluetooth, FM receiver and transmitter, dvr capabilities, bigger screen...It was love at first sight for me.