Overview

Archos 605 GPS & Multimedia Player

Turn your ARCHOS 605 WiFi into a GPS!

With your ARCHOS 605 WiFi, you now have one single device as your road companion.

Jam to the sound of music not the sound of traffic The intuitive interface allows you to easily pick any address, remarkable location, Point of Interest (POI). Your Archos GPS will then find the best way to take you there. One product, so many ways

Find the fastest and safest way to your destination. With the built-in Traffic Info(**) you can find a clear road and avoid all roadblocks. Youll be guided through your trip by on-device signposts and lane indicators, even under tunnels! Once your journey is underway, use your ARCHOS 605 to play music on your sound system(*), or play videos for your passengers.

Featuring the highest quality screen resolution, highest quality video, touch screen, WiFi capabilities for streaming content to the device or a TV, the ARCHOS 605 WiFi is the top product in the line-up for flexibility, portability, features and price.

(*) connect to your car stereo using a standard audio cable (not included) or with an optional FM transmitter.
(**) only for the bundled version (ARCHOS 605+ GPS in-car holder)

A wide and bright screen for a better view of your trip
The ARCHOS 605s wide, high-resolution touch screen lets you see so much more than the typical devices on the market. Visual quality is excellent and maps are much clearer. This is the essential for easy navigation.

Quick and simple address identification
Entering an address is easier than ever. Suggestions come as you type, whether it's a city, a street, or country. You can also save favorites, and by a simple tap, select it as a destination. The TeleAtlas maps used in the Archos GPS represent the stardard for high-quality mapping information. For Europe, 22 countries are available and for North America, the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico are included. So, wherever you want to go, your Archos can get you there!

On-screen guidance helps you along the way
Getting to your destination becomes easier thanks to the advanced signpost warnings and the lane assistance option, the latter indicating ahead of time, which lane or lanes to be in. When travelling through tunnels (no GPS reception) your ARCHOS GPS will simulate your progress along your route. Thousands of Points of interest are included and range from gas stations, to post offices, to cinemas and campsites. If you are looking for something, the Archos GPS can guide you quickly to the closest one. Know the name of the restaurant? The Archos can get you there. Speed limits are displayed on the map on your GPS with advanced warnings to ensure your safety. You can also set an audible warning that will trigger any time you go a given amount of speed over the indicated road speed.

Touch screen
The ARCHOS 605 WiFi features the highest resolution screen (800 X 480) and highest quality screen in a PMP. Use the touch screen to easily operate the device with your finger or stylus.

Personalize your ARCHOS
Make it yours: personalize your ARCHOS 605 WiFi to fit your unique lifestyle. Abundant plug-ins and accessories are available to customize your device to work the way you do: Go online for full Web surfing, video your friends and family in action, record your favorite TV shows and movies, and share your photos.

WiFi
Download content wirelessly and directly to your ARCHOS 605 WiFi via the ARCHOS Content Portal and our partners' online stores. You can also stream movies, TV shows and music that are stored on your computer. Your device is Internet ready! With the optional Web browser plug-in, you can surf the Web and enjoy videos from online videos sites like DailyMotion and YouTube.

Your movies, your videos

• Store and play up to 40 movies(1)
• Play the most popular video format: MPEG-4, WMV, protected WMV, MPEG-2*, VOB*, H.264* (*with optional plug-ins)
• Play the movies you shot on your camcorder
  

Your photos

• Transfer your photos from a PC or most mass storage devices via the USB 2.0 high speed interface
• Store and view up to 300,000 photos1 (JPEG, PNG and BMP formats)
• Display slideshows with music and transition effect
• Manage your files and folders directly on the device for a better mobility
  

Your TV

• Record your favourite TV shows or series directly on your ARCHOS 605 WiFi with the optional DVR Station Gen 5
• Easy programming with the TV Program Guide
• Record the most video sources such as satellite/cable box, VCR, DVD player in MPEG-4 format
  

Your music

• Store and listen up to 15,000 songs
• Play the most popular music files such as MP3, WAV, WMA and protected WMA Easily organize songs with the enhanced ARCLibrary
• Customize your view by artist, album, type of music, title and create your playlist on the go
  

Easy navigation

• Through the home WiFi connection, you can enjoy the entire shared digital media library of your home PC in your living room, not just in your office.

Package includes:

* ARCHOS 605 WiFi
* DVR Station Saddle Gen 5
* ARCHOS USB cable
* Protective pouch
* Headphones
* 2 styli
* Quick Start Guide (complete PDF manual on the device)
* GPS in-car holder
* Car power adapter
* DVD with Western Europe maps and software
* TMC antenna
* GPS connection cable
* GPS manual
* Western 22 countries: Europe maps: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Vatican city.

Specifications:

* 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity is less.
* Free service available in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden.
* Speed radar warning is downloadable. Depending on the local road regulation, usage can be restricted or forbidden.
* With the optional DVR Station Gen 5 or DVR Travel Adapter Gen 5.
* With the optional Web browser plug-in.
* On average; based on 3.5 mins/song & 64 Kbits/s WMA, on 1000 Kbits/s MPEG-4 audio/video encoding and 1h30/movie (for near DVD Quality), on JPEG,VGA.
* MPEG-4 ASP@L5 AVI (up to DVD resolution) (MPEG-4: ISO standard by Moving Picture Experts Group; AVI: audio/video file container by Microsoft) without GMC and Quarter Pixel. WMV (including protected WMV) up to DVD resolution.
* H.264 up to DVD resolution & AAC sound. MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps and VOB up to DVD resolution. AC3 stereo sound.
* Does not read AAC protected files.
* 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.