Archos 5: The Linux Internet tablet for everyone
I didn't expect much from the Archos 5 Internet tablet -- and I was surprised. This Android Linux powered device is more than just another would-be iPod Touch competitor; it's a powerful touch computer in its own right.
The Archos 5 is a do-it-all handheld device. While it's no iPhone, it does everything else. (Personally, as a long-time iPod Touch fan, I'm just fine with devices that don't include telephony.)
What really impressed me though the Archos 5 is its 4.8-inch 800x400-pixel display. You might not think that it being a bit bigger than the Touch's 3.5-inch display or the Microsoft Zune HD's 3.3-inch display would make that much of a difference, but it does. It's more pleasurable to watch TV episodes or, even a movie, on the Archos 5.
It can also play just about any video format you can throw at it: Flash, MPEG-4 HD, H.264 HD, WMV, MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, Flac, and OGG Vorbis. What's nicer still is it can play 720p HD (high definition) video. With the built-in Wi-Fi, you can now watch movies from VoD (Video on Demand) services like Hulu, or listen to music from sites such as Pandora.
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