Re: Archos?
They're quite good, lots of well-thought out features. Peats have them. But, everything is extra. If you want a mains charger that's extra (they come with a USB carge cable only). If you want to record from TV, the adaptor is extra. If you want to playback ripped DVDs, the MPEG2 codec is extra. The web browser is extra. On the positive side, they're well built and robust and fairly reliable. You can drag and drop files one like an external hard disc, no nosy software in the way. But let's face it, these gadgets can be a matter of taste, so don't buy without looking and comparing. And, by Christmas, I'd expect new models. The 605 series has been out for quite a while now.