Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet review

Does this offer more than just video playback?

Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet. Audio, Home Cinema, Hardware, PMPs, MIDs, Archos 0
Reviewer
Stuart Miles
Review Date
21 October 2008
Manufacturer
Archos
Price as reviewed
£279.99 (60GB), £319.99 (120GB), £359.99 (250GB)
Latest price
£279.00

Our score

8/10 8/10 See more with this score

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