The Archos 405 lets you enjoy all your digital entertainment straight from the
palm of your hand in an incredibly robust and portable device. Less than 1/2
inch thick, the pocket-sized Archos offers expandable memory with its built-in
2 GB hard drive and amazing video playback on its high-quality 3.5-inch
full-color screen. Other great features include mass storage capabilities and
photo viewing support.

The Archos 405 lets you enjoy all your digital
entertainment straight from the palm of your hand. View
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The device comes with photo viewing
capabilities, supporting JPEG, BMP, and PNG files. View
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For added video playback versatility, the player is compatible with MPEG4, AVI,
and WMV video files. You can also record live TV or schedule a recording by
using the integrated TV program guide available with the compatible DVR
station (sold separately). The player features robust music playback features,
too. On-board music file playback capabilities support MP3, CBR, VBR, WMA,
protected WMA, and WAV files. To help round out the player's multimedia
superiority, the Archos even comes with photo viewing capabilities. JPEG, BMP,
and PNG files are 100 percent compatible with the player, and the player can
pull up PDFs for portable review -- an ideal means to take bigger documents or
e-books in PDF format on the road with you.
Because of the Archos's USB 2.0 compatibility, a variety of different media
files can be quickly transferred to the device. Charging the device can also
be accomplished with an active USB connection. Other great features include
mass storage capabilities, automatic firmware downloads, and a 3.5-millimeter
headphone jack. With an advanced Li-Poly battery, the player supports up to 16
hours of continuous music playback and 5 hours of continuous video playback.
Weighing in at a scant 4.2 ounces, the Archos generation 5 405 measures 3.9 by
3.07 by 0.5 inches.
What's in the Box
Archos 405 portable media player, headphones, USB cable, DVR Station Gen 5
adapter, protective pouch, quick start guide, and legal/safety notice.
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| The Archos 405 lets you enjoy all your digital
entertainment in the palm of your hand and provides easy
access to content and personalization options to fit
individual lifestyles. This pocket-sized PMP offers expandable
memory and a high-quality color screen. At less than half an
inch thick, this PMP's sleek and compact design holds
everything you need in your pocket while you're on the move. |
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Personalize your Archos
Make it yours: personalize your Archos 405 to fit your
unique lifestyle. Abundant plug-ins and accessories
are available to customize your device to work the way
you do: video your friends and family in action,
record your favorite TV shows and movies, and share
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Your movies, your videos
- Store and play up at least 2 movies.1
- Play the most popular video formats: MPEG-4, WMV,
protected WMV, MPEG-2*,
VOB*,
and H.264*
(*with optional plug-ins).
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Your photos
- Transfer your photos from a PC or most mass storage
devices via the USB 2.0 high speed interface.
- Store and view at least 20,000 photos1
(JPEG, PNG and BMP formats).
- Display slideshows with music and transition
effects.
- Manage your files and folders directly on the device
for better mobility.
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Your TV
- Record your favorite TV shows or series directly on
your Archos 405 with the optional DVR Station Gen 5.
- Easy programming with the TV Program Guide.
- Record the most video sources such as
satellite/cable box, VCR, DVD player in MPEG-4 format.
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Your music
- Store and listen up at least 1,000 songs1.
- Play the most popular music files such as MP3, WAV,
WMA and protected WMA.
- Easily organize songs with the enhanced ARCLibrary.
- Customize your view by artist, album, type of music,
and title, and create your playlist on the go.
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(1) On average; based on 3.5 mins/song & 64 kbits/s WMA,
on 1000 kbits/s MPEG-4 audio/video encoding and 1h30/movie (for near
DVD Quality), on JPEG, VGA
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Product Description
The Archos 405 lets you enjoy all your digital entertainment in the palm of
your hand, and provides easy access to content and personalization options to
fit individual lifestyles. This pocket-sized PMP offers expandable memory and
a high-quality color screen. At less than 0.5" thick, this PMP's sleek
and compact design holds everything you need in your pocket while you're on
the move. Personalize your Archos 405 to fit your unique lifestyle with a
variety of plug-ins and accessories to work the way you do. Add expandable
memory with the built-in SD card slot for SD, mini SD and micro SD. Photo
viewer - JPEG, BMP and PNG PDF viewer - Reads PDF documents Interfaces - USB
2.0 High-Speed Device (compatible USB 1.1) - Mass Storage Class (MSC) and
Media Transport Protocol (MTP) USB 2.0 Host - Mass Storage Class (MSC) and
Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) with optional Mini Dock, Battery Dock or DVR
station Gen 5 Battery life - Music playback time up to 16 hours, Video
playback time up to 5 hours Power source - Internal Lithium-Ion Polymer
battery Device charges via computer USB port Download firmware updates
Dimensions - 3.9 x 3.07 x 0.5 (99.6x78x13.2mm) Weight - 4.2 ounces (146 grams)