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Archos 605 WiFi (30 GB)

Approximate retail price:

$139.99

Summary: A 30 GB hard-disk MP3 player that includes photo and video playback, and equalizer.

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Type: Hard-disk MP3 players (4 GB to 160 GB)

Specs
Capacity provided The total memory that comes with the player, combining the memory that's built into the unit plus those of any external media supplied with the unit. See Expansion Memory Format for the external media type. Capacity provided	30 GB
Internal memory Also called onboard or built-in memory. The amount of internal memory to store music that comes with the player. Some MP3 players have additional memory slots into which removable media such as CompactFlash, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, and SmartMedia cards can be inserted. Internal memory	30 GB
Expansion memory format The format for the removable memory medium used in a flash-memory player. Most are external cards (some the size of a matchbook) that install into the player. Among the most common are CompactFlash, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, and SmartMedia. In addition, some players use a proprietary memory format, such as Sony's MagicGate Memory Stick (a copyright protection version of Sony's existing MemoryStick media). Such formats may work only on products of the brand for which they're designed--a disadvantage if you want to swap memory media with another brand of handheld device. You must get the correct type of storage for your player; check with the manufacturer or retailer if you're uncertain. Some hard-disk players have removable memory media for transferring files; however, you cannot play music directly from the card. Expansion memory format	None
Audio playback formats The most common audio format(s) the player will recognize and be able to play. These include: Apple Lossless: Apple (Mac) format for an uncompressed sound file AAC: Advanced Audio Coding ATRAC: Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coupling FLAC: Free Lossless Audio Codec MPEG: Moving Picture Experts Group OGG: Short for Ogg Vorbis, a free, open source music format WAV: Uncompressed Windows standard for waveform audio files WMA: Windows Media Audio Audio playback formats	MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM, WAV
Mac compatible All players work with a Windows PC, but that's not always the case with a Macintosh computer. Check the ratings or the manufacturers' Web site to make sure the player you're considering will work with your computer. Mac compatible	Yes
Height (in.) The player's height is measured to the nearest tenth of an inch, and listed the way the player would be oriented if you were viewing the screen. Height (in.)	3.3
Width (in.) The player's width is measured to the nearest tenth of an inch, and listed the way the player would be oriented if you were viewing the screen. Width (in.)	4.8
Depth (in.) The player's depth is measured to the nearest tenth of an inch, and listed the way the player would be oriented if you were viewing the screen. Depth (in.)	0.5
Weight (oz.) How much the player weighs in ounces, including batteries but not including accessories. For models with no internal memory, the memory card is included. Weight (oz.)	8.5
Display size H x W (in.) The player's display dimensions are measured to the nearest tenth of an inch, and listed the way the player would be oriented if you were viewing the screen. Display size H x W (in.)	2.3x3.8
Color display This is typically a backlit liquid crystal display (LCD). Some displays instead use organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). Virtually allAll players with a color display, except one- or two-color OLED models, can show pictures taken with your digital camera. Color display	Yes
Batteries Some flash-memory players use AA or AAA batteries and can accept either standard alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Standard AA or AAA alkaline batteries cost $1 or less each; the rechargeable batteries cost about $3 each. If the player you buy doesn't come with rechargeables and a charger, purchasing them separately could save you money in the long run. Some hard-disk players use a more expensive and harder-to-find rechargeable non-standard "block" or "gumstick" shaped Nickel Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH) or Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) removable battery. Beware of players that use a non-removable rechargeable battery. When they can no longer hold a charge, the player has to be sent back to the manufacturer to be professionally serviced, which can be costly. Batteries	Non-removable
Headphone type The type of headphone or earphone included with the unit. Some can fold up or may have volume control. You may find that a player comes with no headphone or a different headphone than we list, depending upon where the player is purchased. Headphone type	Earbud

Features
Video playback Some players support MPEG-4-based video formats such as DIVX, XVID, and WMV. Some players may also handle copy-protected videos. Video playback	Yes
Slideshow capability Allows pictures to be displayed in slideshow fashion, complete with fade-outs and other transitions. Some allow you to adjust how long each picture is displayed. Slideshow capability	Yes
Picture-audio capability Some players have the ability to display pictures in conjunction with music, sometimes in slideshow fashion. Picture-audio capability	Slideshow with simultaneous music
FM radio Adds FM-radio functionality. FM radio	No
FM radio recording For a player that has an FM radio; can record from an FM radio station onto the player without the use of a microphone. FM radio recording	No
Built-in microphone Useful for recording interviews, lectures, from a radio, etc. See also Voice Recording. Built-in microphone	No
Volume limiter A player control designed to protect hearing by preventing the volume from exceeding a safe level, either preset by the manufacturer or programmed by the user. Some players allow the setting to be pass-code protected, such as by a parent, to prevent users from bypassing the limiter. Volume limiter	No
Equalizer Most players have some type of equalizer, which allows the listener to adjust tone in various ways. Separate bass and treble controls or adjustable equalizers found on players give you the most control over tone. Presets are settings such as Jazz, Rock, Pop, Classic, Rap, or Normal "mixes" that you may or may not like. Some players have just a simple bass-boost control, which we do not consider to be an equalizer. Equalizer	Custom and Preset
Data storage The ability to store files other than digital-audio files, including text, image, or video files (see Hard Drive Recognition for additional information). Data storage	Yes

Connections
Line input A digital, optical, or analog line input allows you to record from an external audio system to the player. Line input	No

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