Archos Mp3 Players | The Gold Class In Video Mp3 Players

Portable media devices for music and videos are all the craze these days, and the Apple iPod is the unquestionable leader in terms of marketplace share and unit sales. That being said though, doesn't signify that it is the only iPod on the marketplace that's high-quality. There are quite a lot of exceptional alternatives to the ubiquitous Apple brand that are equivalent not only in features but also in quality and cost. For example, the latest Gen 5 line up of Archos MP3 players gets my vote as the best device for the money. Not too long ago I picked up the 80 GB 605 WiFi model and I am so impressed with it that I am not the least bit depressed that I got rid of my iPod.

There are quite a few distinctive qualities that disconnect the Archos MP3 players from other brands of players on the marketplace. It of course plays music like all the rest of them, and with the 80 gigs of storage that I have, I've been able to put every song that I have onto the 605 WiFi with tons of room left over. With this unit you get quite a few distinctive types of file support, including the.WMA protected or not, the .wav, and .mp3. It is a really nice feature because it means that I don't have to wait around for conversion software in order to download my songs. Features love this make it a much more versatile and convenient player than many other brands.

You get a bunch more than a simple music player with the Gen 5 line up though. Archos MP3 players have a superb 4.3-inch full-color touchscreen that can be activated with the touch of a finger or the included stylus, making navigation through the various menus a simple task. The brilliant quality of the display makes it perfect for watching TV shows, streaming YouTube videos, or even watching movies. The picture is amazingly sharp and shows up clearly in lots of assorted lighting situations. I only shake my head and feel sorry for people who try to watch movies on the tiny iPod display. Why put yourself through that when the bigger, better Archos MP3 players are available?

What I love most about Archos MP3 players is the way I can handle all of my contents without having to be tied to a laptop. I can download my songs and movies and other videos on the go because it has a WiFi connection. Also, the integrated Opera web browser makes it effortless for me to surf the Internet, check my email, and play games wherever I am -- something that's not possible with most other devices out there. With most of the other brands, you don't have the option of downloading on the go or making any updates until you are actually at a laptop.

If you really think about making the acquisition of a portable media player, don't just do what everyone else does and buy one of those costly iPods just because of what it is. I absolutely suggest giving the Gen 5 Archos MP3 player a spin. They are a lot more sophisticated scientifically and they have superior prices than all of the rivalry. Getting more for less... isn't that what smart shopping is all about?

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