12.99 mm thickness is perfect for a large pocket (tighty jean wearing hipsters need not apply). Fast ARM Cortex processor moves pages quickly. Supports 3G and HSDPA cellular data connections. DVR accessory completes the system with an HDMI output, composi
Linuxbased custom OS too glitchy for comfort. Doesn't include a builtin mic, so you can't use it as a VOIP phone. Brassymetal design might prove too ostentatious for geeky tastes. Need separate dongle for 3G and HSDPA connections. They couldn't embed 3G i
I have owned or own a few different Archos PMPs dating back to the third generation (Now on the 6 th). They were good and very capable PMPs, but I never really got too excited about them, due mainly due to clunky hardware and haphazard interfaces. O...
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Published: 2008-09-25, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com
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Elegant design, spectacular video and music playback
On-board e-mail client is still in beta, awkward to hold
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