CBuck03
Active Member
Which do you think is the better one to buy? I'm looking to get one, i already have an Ipod Video but it only stays in my car cause i only use it for music. I had the Archos AV420 before the ipod and absolutely loved it. Here are the specs for each one:
Ipod Touch
General
* Device Type
* Portable media center
* Key Features
* Digital photo viewer, Digital video player, Digital audio player
* PC Interfaces
* USB 2.0
* Height
* 4.3 in
* Depth
* 0.3 in
* Width
* 2.4 in
* Weight
* 0.3 lbs
Display
* Display Type
* 3.5 in
* Display type
* - 3.5 in
Still Images
* Supported Still Images Formats
* JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD, PNG
Digital Audio
* Supported audio formats
* AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible 2, Audible 3, Audible 4, Apple Lossless, WAV, AIFF
* Audio output
* Headphones
Video
* Video Playback Formats
* MPEG-4
* Video Capture
* - 640 x 480
Connectivity
* Connections
* USB, Headphones, Docking connector, Component video, Composite video
Battery
* Rechargeable Battery
* Rechargeable
* Battery Enclosure Type
* Internal
* Technology
* Lithium ion
* Battery
* Lithium ion Rechargeable Internal
Software
* Software Included
* Drivers, iTunes 7.4 or later
System Requirements
* Operating System
* Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Home, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP 2 or later, Apple Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later
Miscellaneous
* Included Accessories
* Earphone, USB cable, Docking adapter, Polishing cloth, Stand
Archos 605 Wifi
General
* Device Type
* Digital AV player
* Key Features
* Digital audio player, Digital photo viewer, Digital video player, External HDD function
* PC Interfaces
* Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
* Features
* PDF viewer
* Height
* 3.2 in
* Depth
* 0.6 in
* Width
* 4.8 in
* Weight
* 6.7 oz
* Packaged quantity
* 1
Display
* Display Type
* TFT 4.3 in - Color
* Display Form Factor
* Built-in
* Display Features
* Touch screen
* Display type
* Color - 4.3 in
* Image Aspect Ratio
* 16:9
Memory / Storage
* HDD Capacity
* 30 GB
* HDD Form Factor
* Built-in
Still Images
* Supported Still Images Formats
* BMP, PNG, JPEG
* Photo Playback Modes
* Auto slide show
Digital Audio
* Supported audio formats
* MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM)
* Supported bit rate
* 30 - 320Kbps
* Digital audio features
* VBR
Video
* Video Playback Formats
* WMV, MPEG-4, Protected WMV (DRM)
Connectivity
* Connections
* Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Hi-Speed USB, Audio / video output
Battery
* Rechargeable Battery
* Rechargeable
* Battery Enclosure Type
* Internal
* Technology
* Lithium polymer
* Battery
* Lithium polymer Rechargeable Internal
* Battery Life Details
* 17 hour(s), 5.5 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
* Firmware Upgradable
* Yes
* Included Accessories
* USB cable, Carrying pouch, Stereo headphones
Archos 604 Wifi
General
* Device Type
* Digital AV player
* Key Features
* Voice recorder, Digital audio player, Digital photo viewer, Digital video player, External HDD function
* PC Interfaces
* Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
* Features
* PDF viewer, Opera web browser
* Localization
* : United States
* Height
* 3.1 in
* Depth
* 0.6 in
* Width
* 5.2 in
* Weight
* 10.2 oz
* Packaged quantity
* 1
Display
* Display Type
* TFT 4.3 in - Color
* Display Form Factor
* Built-in
* Display Features
* Touch screen
* Display type
* Color - 4.3 in
* Image Aspect Ratio
* 16:9
Memory / Storage
* HDD Capacity
* 30 GB
* HDD Form Factor
* Built-in
Still Images
* Supported Still Images Formats
* BMP, PNG, JPEG
* Photo Playback Modes
* Zoom in, Zoom out, Auto slide show
Digital Audio
* Supported audio formats
* AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AC-3, Protected WMA (DRM)
* Supported bit rate
* 30 - 320Kbps
* Microphone
* Built-in microphone
* Digital audio features
* VBR, 5 band EQ
Video
* Video Playback Formats
* WMV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, Protected WMV (DRM)
Connectivity
* Connections
* Hi-Speed USB, Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Audio / video output
Battery
* Required Qty
* 1
* Rechargeable Battery
* Rechargeable
* Battery Enclosure Type
* Internal
* Technology
* Lithium polymer
* Battery
* Lithium polymer Rechargeable Internal
* Battery Life Details
* 16 hours 16 hours, 5 hour(s), 16 hour(s)
* Capacity
* Internal - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
System Requirements
* Operating System
* Linux, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows XP Media Center Edition
Miscellaneous
* Firmware Upgradable
* Yes
* Included Accessories
* USB cable, 2 x stylus, Carrying pouch, Stereo headphones
Ipod Touch
General
* Device Type
* Portable media center
* Key Features
* Digital photo viewer, Digital video player, Digital audio player
* PC Interfaces
* USB 2.0
* Height
* 4.3 in
* Depth
* 0.3 in
* Width
* 2.4 in
* Weight
* 0.3 lbs
Display
* Display Type
* 3.5 in
* Display type
* - 3.5 in
Still Images
* Supported Still Images Formats
* JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD, PNG
Digital Audio
* Supported audio formats
* AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible 2, Audible 3, Audible 4, Apple Lossless, WAV, AIFF
* Audio output
* Headphones
Video
* Video Playback Formats
* MPEG-4
* Video Capture
* - 640 x 480
Connectivity
* Connections
* USB, Headphones, Docking connector, Component video, Composite video
Battery
* Rechargeable Battery
* Rechargeable
* Battery Enclosure Type
* Internal
* Technology
* Lithium ion
* Battery
* Lithium ion Rechargeable Internal
Software
* Software Included
* Drivers, iTunes 7.4 or later
System Requirements
* Operating System
* Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Home, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP 2 or later, Apple Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later
Miscellaneous
* Included Accessories
* Earphone, USB cable, Docking adapter, Polishing cloth, Stand
Archos 605 Wifi
General
* Device Type
* Digital AV player
* Key Features
* Digital audio player, Digital photo viewer, Digital video player, External HDD function
* PC Interfaces
* Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
* Features
* PDF viewer
* Height
* 3.2 in
* Depth
* 0.6 in
* Width
* 4.8 in
* Weight
* 6.7 oz
* Packaged quantity
* 1
Display
* Display Type
* TFT 4.3 in - Color
* Display Form Factor
* Built-in
* Display Features
* Touch screen
* Display type
* Color - 4.3 in
* Image Aspect Ratio
* 16:9
Memory / Storage
* HDD Capacity
* 30 GB
* HDD Form Factor
* Built-in
Still Images
* Supported Still Images Formats
* BMP, PNG, JPEG
* Photo Playback Modes
* Auto slide show
Digital Audio
* Supported audio formats
* MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM)
* Supported bit rate
* 30 - 320Kbps
* Digital audio features
* VBR
Video
* Video Playback Formats
* WMV, MPEG-4, Protected WMV (DRM)
Connectivity
* Connections
* Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Hi-Speed USB, Audio / video output
Battery
* Rechargeable Battery
* Rechargeable
* Battery Enclosure Type
* Internal
* Technology
* Lithium polymer
* Battery
* Lithium polymer Rechargeable Internal
* Battery Life Details
* 17 hour(s), 5.5 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
* Firmware Upgradable
* Yes
* Included Accessories
* USB cable, Carrying pouch, Stereo headphones
Archos 604 Wifi
General
* Device Type
* Digital AV player
* Key Features
* Voice recorder, Digital audio player, Digital photo viewer, Digital video player, External HDD function
* PC Interfaces
* Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
* Features
* PDF viewer, Opera web browser
* Localization
* : United States
* Height
* 3.1 in
* Depth
* 0.6 in
* Width
* 5.2 in
* Weight
* 10.2 oz
* Packaged quantity
* 1
Display
* Display Type
* TFT 4.3 in - Color
* Display Form Factor
* Built-in
* Display Features
* Touch screen
* Display type
* Color - 4.3 in
* Image Aspect Ratio
* 16:9
Memory / Storage
* HDD Capacity
* 30 GB
* HDD Form Factor
* Built-in
Still Images
* Supported Still Images Formats
* BMP, PNG, JPEG
* Photo Playback Modes
* Zoom in, Zoom out, Auto slide show
Digital Audio
* Supported audio formats
* AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AC-3, Protected WMA (DRM)
* Supported bit rate
* 30 - 320Kbps
* Microphone
* Built-in microphone
* Digital audio features
* VBR, 5 band EQ
Video
* Video Playback Formats
* WMV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, Protected WMV (DRM)
Connectivity
* Connections
* Hi-Speed USB, Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Audio / video output
Battery
* Required Qty
* 1
* Rechargeable Battery
* Rechargeable
* Battery Enclosure Type
* Internal
* Technology
* Lithium polymer
* Battery
* Lithium polymer Rechargeable Internal
* Battery Life Details
* 16 hours 16 hours, 5 hour(s), 16 hour(s)
* Capacity
* Internal - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
System Requirements
* Operating System
* Linux, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows XP Media Center Edition
Miscellaneous
* Firmware Upgradable
* Yes
* Included Accessories
* USB cable, 2 x stylus, Carrying pouch, Stereo headphones