Comments on: Archos 7 after-trip review

By: Archos 7 now much cheaper

Archos 7 now much cheaper — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:27:55 +0000

[...] I bought my 160GB Archos 7 in March for $399. Its now selling on Amazon for just $272 while the 320GB is selling for $412. If you don’t know what the Archos 7 is I’ve posted about it before [Here], [Here] and [Here] [...]

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:27:09 +0000

…i have a few more questions. how does it fare as an ebook reader – can you bookmark pages, easily skip to specific pages, etc..? can you play music playlists while viewing pdf files?

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:13:40 +0000

hi… i’m very interested in the archos 7 (current owner of 80gb 605 wifi), but i have a few questions i’m hoping you can answer….

regarding the web browser – does it recognize wifi signals easily? how is the page loading speed? have you found that it’s compatible with most flash-enabled websites? is it true that you can listen to a playlist while browsing the internet? is there a text / notepad program included?

great review (and follow-up) – it’s great to see someone commenting on real-world usage as opposed to just quoting the listed specs.

By: First Impressions: Sennheiser PXC 250

First Impressions: Sennheiser PXC 250 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:34:46 +0000

[...] on previous reviews I had read but since I will be primarily using them to watch TV shows on my Archos 7, its not a big deal for me but might be to you. The noise canceling seems to be working right. The [...]

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:18:55 +0000

Hey Tee, it plays nearly all the formats. The plugins which install after you sign up have nothing to do with video and audio. What kind of files are u running? If the videos contain AC3 video for example u need to either convert or download the plugin that plays ac3 audio. If the movie u r playing is in HD u also need to download the proper plugin. I got 3 plugins that basically allow me to play everything for like 30 pounds from the uk website.

By: Tee

Tee — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:10:46 +0000

hi mark.. i just bought my archos 7 yesterday and i installed the free plug ins that came with the it”promotion” i guess… any way i use media player to sync the movie ,,, but it always says that it needs converting ,, and an error shows up,,, can u please mention which media types does it runs…

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 26 May 2009 12:16:58 +0000

has 2 built in speakers and plays avi videos

By: 3amor Q

3amor Q — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:54:44 +0000

mark does it have speakers ? or do i have to wear ear-sets ?
and another question, does it play AVI videos? coz im thinking of getting one

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 25 May 2009 12:00:36 +0000

yup

By: dalal

dalal — Mon, 25 May 2009 11:56:37 +0000

so u just drag and drop any divx/mp4/mpeg movies and they play? i mean no converting ?

By: wi-fi

wi-fi — Sat, 23 May 2009 08:42:19 +0000

lol ..

I am getting old .

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 23 May 2009 07:56:57 +0000

fahad: with the AC adapter it can charge while you’re watching something no problem. With the USB cable I read you have to turn it off.

By: fahad

fahad — Sat, 23 May 2009 04:10:30 +0000

Mark..
can it get charged while its playing content or does it have to be turned off?

thank you..

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:47:14 +0000

Nobu: You drag and drop files onto it

Charging is either by AC adapter or USB. USB is always going to be slower thats a fact. I charge using the included AC adapter.

The differences you mentioned between the 5 and 7 are minor, if you’re planning on listening to movies through the inbuilt speakers its not practical because its not that loud, you need to listen through the headphones. Also the info you copied and pasted is NOT accurate because the Archos 7’s battery life is double that of the 5.

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:42:58 +0000

wi-fi: http://www.248am.com/mark/personal/archos-7-review/