Archos 605 Wi-Fi Portable Media Player Review

For most, affordable PMPs with a small screen and basic music, photo and video support will do just fine. However, for those with a bigger budget and a stronger desire to be entertained to shave off long commuting time, something with a bit more punch such as the new Archos 605 Wi-Fi might be the one for you.

The party piece of the Archos 605 is its integrated Wi-Fi connectivity. With it, the unit can be connected to the Archos store online where optional plugins for both video and audio formats such as H.264, AC3 and AAC+ can be purchased and installed easily. Widgets and even the venerable Opera Web browser for wireless Internet can be purchased too.

..All things considered, the Archos 605 is a very attractive PMP. The one reservation would probably be its SGD$695 (~USD$455) price tag, which might be more than what most are willing to fork out for a PMP. But hey, if all the above appeal to you, you’ll have all the reason you need to shell out what could be a one-time investment that will keep you entertained for a long while.