All-in-One and On-the-Go: the ARCHOS 605 PMP
- A GPS Navigation System
- A Media Player
- A Recordable TV
- and WiFi Internet Browsing
Sure none of these technologies are new. In fact, you already own hardware that has these features. But what seperates the ARCHOS 605 from what you already own is that it does all these things in one gadget, in your car.
Ok, so technically the 605 WiFi PMP and the GPS In-Car Holder are two gadgets. But ARCHOS addition of GPS capabilities to its 605 series is akin to when peanut butter met jelly, it just works.
The pair, which can be bought in a bundle with a 30GB hard drive for $399.99, combine to give passengers a complete media center and drivers a full featured GPS system.
The GPS In-Car Holder provides standard fare. The 4.3″ touch screen provides a clean look for maps and directions. The audio readouts help drivers navigate when they need to keep their eyes on the road. Features also include traffic assistance, route planning and speed control assistance.
For the passengers in the car (and hopefully not the driver) the 605 is capable of playing video, audio, recorded TV and even slide shows. In addition to that, ARCHOS provides a content portal to rent and watch downloaded movies.
For city driving, the 605 provides the ability to surf the web via public Wifi connections. Included is a full-fledged Opera browser and access to hundred of widgets such as maps, weather, and currency converters.
Sure, one can buy a standalone GPS system, install a TV into the car, bring some DVDs along and pay a monthly fee to surf the net on your cell phone. Or, you can do it all with one device.
Get more details from ARCHOS.
