Despite many negative reviews, I bought the 4GB Archos 605. It is by far the best video/MP3/WiFi device I ever own, and I have owned many. My last good device was the inSignia that served me well for MP3 and 320x240 perfect video (AVI movies.) Now the Archos took its place and I use it every day. You should consider buying the 4GB because that is the only model that has the SD card slot, exactly what I want. I have hundreds of my AVI movies at 640 x 480 and higher to 720 pixel wide (but I try to stay at or below 704.) With the Archos, the video at the resolution I mentioned above is PERFECT. True, I had to buy both video plug ins to be able to watch all my movies because they are coded with different video and audio codecs, but the Archos 605 4GB gives me 5.1 audio out via the SPDIF. No other player in this class has that. I also bought the Archos DVR station that allows me to output the movie to flat screen LCD monitors. The quality on the TV is very good, of DVD quality. Of course, this is no BlueRay, but this is excellent for AVIs. I carry with me a handful of 8 and 16 GB SDHC cards, each hold 6 to 10 DVD quality full length movies in my pocket, and can pick and choose any of my favorite movies I want any place. I convert my DVDs into AVIs at high quality settings so each movie is between 700 MB and 1.4 MB. With the WiFi, I can surf the web for free (I had to buy that plug in too.) The navigation is just great with the touch screen and as a bonus for me, it can play slide show with music in the back ground. I have all my music in 4 8GB SDHC cards. I highly recommend this player. There are some complaints about battery life. I have no problem at all using the supplied special USB connector and a $20 Radio Shack AC-to-USB power adapter. At night, I can watch my movies in bed while the Archos is plugged into the wall. It never ran out of power. This is the best MP3/Video player out there. The image quality is great, and I am very demanding on this one issue. I am very happy with this, and hope it will last me at least a few years.Get more detail about Archos 605 Wi-Fi Portable Media Player (4 GB).
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