[Merged] Archos 605 80GB/160GB price drop [Archive]

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ecsw

Mar 27th, 2009, 08:26 PM

80GB is now $179. - now $149.99
160GB is now $229. - now $199.99

Very good deal indeed.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&MSCSProfile=3C79F0C7EA3162B2F284847AD36A6DE6B1FA84 C9FEE1929A3AF63CC4FF7BA532CA27CB66DC8F1B21BE427971 A7DD2EEA8BF56797CD684A7650E0BD0F2A981341130405B815 DF82418618FB69C146B3F6D9BDEA2EF0F2DCC6A75866B1091A 91A1F6B0C9703036263AFB4AF82912C77F74D462166D8E8B16 A4&sku_id=0665000FS10092436&catid=22211

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&MSCSProfile=3C79F0C7EA3162B2F92BD3A1477EAC018E88D7 309F1E3ADF0528051B0DA7C463771507ED233A22D835DA06C4 CA2B513DDFC7F19290C43CC7FE18CD7678C04B47232885AD83 D04F172FDA7DFCD83DD48AC120DE78B959B63F08298BA7FE40 721698B6D3CAE29652631B55C6F9C2DF57474E18B76DF954E3 2F&sku_id=0665000FS10092437&catid=22211

kohnan

Mar 27th, 2009, 09:59 PM

I had one of the original Archos 6000 MP3 players way back at the turn of this century. Here's what it looked like:

http://www.amazon.com/Archos-Jukebox-6000-Player-Drive/dp/B000050NPX

It looks big and clunky compared with these two sweet looking machines. And it cost more than either of these!

I'd love to get one. Must ... resist.

BTW OP - Both links are identical. You don't have the 160 GB player's link.

nellium

Mar 27th, 2009, 10:39 PM

bah! Had I known, i wouldnt have bought my zune(which i do love) but i coulda saved a few bucks... boo =( thanks OP

bellboy26

Mar 27th, 2009, 11:09 PM

am I missing something?

That looks like a sale price not a price drop.

ecsw

Mar 30th, 2009, 01:54 PM

Link corrected.

Well, they dropped the price and then got it on sale again. 160GB used to be over $350 I believe.

ecsw

Apr 17th, 2009, 02:29 PM

$149.99 for 80GB and $199.99 for 160GB now. Damn, time to do the price match. :p

hrvatneah

Apr 17th, 2009, 02:36 PM

$149.99 for 80GB and $199.99 for 160GB now. Damn, time to do the price match. :p

Do they still have these at BB for price match? I checked the website and couldn't find them, unless they have some in stores. Staples doesn't carry it either. Last week I was checking out the 80gb because with the friends and family sale it was about 165 before taxes, but this is even better! Hot price for sure

ecsw

Apr 17th, 2009, 02:39 PM

Do they still have these at BB for price match? I checked the website and couldn't find them, unless they have some in stores. Staples doesn't carry it either. Last week I was checking out the 80gb because with the friends and family sale it was about 165 before taxes, but this is even better! Hot price for sure

lol. I mean price match because I bought one last week for $161 before tax. Well, sorry, I mean price protection then. :p BB clear all those out.

Free shipping makes it even better. damn, that's good price.

stangman

Apr 18th, 2009, 06:11 PM

Grabbed a display model of the 80GB unit today for $79.96. Sweet deal! Also got the optional AC adapter thrown in from the display.

Can't go wrong at that price :cheesygri!!!

rahzel

Apr 18th, 2009, 06:33 PM

You have to pay an extra $30 to use the Opera web browser.

lead

Apr 18th, 2009, 06:39 PM

i bought the verbatim 40 gig xt for 49.99. It'll play all my divx/xvid except ac3 fine. Use virtual dub and i can re-encode a flick from ac3 to mp3 in 5 min(ymmv). It tv outs as well and can record tv too as a simple .asf(mpeg 4 with mp3 audio),Upto 720x 300 resolution. Not bad 40 bucks no codecs to buy. Downside again was lack of ac3 support.

rockthecasbah

Apr 18th, 2009, 07:42 PM

You have to pay an extra $30 to use the Opera web browser.

Yeah this PMP looks pretty awesome but I read that they really get you on the plugins.

jackwest

Apr 19th, 2009, 05:24 PM

it has wifi and a 80gb HD, comments?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10092436&catid=22211&logon=&langid=EN

sf1

Apr 19th, 2009, 05:28 PM

it has wifi and a 80gb HD, comments?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10092436&catid=22211&logon=&langid=EN

Hi, thank you but this has been posted already in another thread.

ken0042

Apr 19th, 2009, 05:30 PM

I have one- and then after having issues I bought myself a netbook.

Cons:
- Wifi that requires you to pay $30 to turn on the browser.
- Other add-ons that require you to pay for; like MPEG playback.
- Takes a looooong time to charge, and forget trying to charge it from a laptop using the USB. So you need to buy a dock to charge it well, so extra money
- Java issues. For example using my ISP's webmail, I can see email but not reply. (Which defeats the purpose of bringing it along on a trip.)

rogue

Apr 19th, 2009, 05:30 PM

it has wifi and a 80gb HD, comments?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10092436&catid=22211&logon=&langid=EN

Think it was already posted/talked about here:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719251&highlight=archos

Asmegin

Apr 19th, 2009, 06:07 PM

lawgs

Apr 21st, 2009, 12:45 PM

http://cgi.ebay.ca/4-Plug-ins-Archos-605-705-TV-Cinema-Podcast-Web-plugin_W0QQitemZ110365998030QQcmdZViewItemQQptZOth er_MP3_Players?hash=item110365998030&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

price has jumped overnight....now 32.99 US

discoblues

Apr 22nd, 2009, 08:25 PM

Asmegin

Apr 22nd, 2009, 10:25 PM

Anyone know where they're selling the battery dock? It's sold out everywhere!

Asmegin

Apr 22nd, 2009, 11:15 PM

WTF! Everyone said the original charge takes days..

Mine took 2 hours!

ecsw

Apr 23rd, 2009, 01:33 PM

WTF! Everyone said the original charge takes days..

Mine took 2 hours!

If you don't enable USB mode, then it's 2~4 hours. If USB HD is enabled, then it takes a day. :p

chanan, thank for your post. :) The last one might take a bit longer than normal as they are checking out the "leak" this week. ;)

chanan

Apr 23rd, 2009, 06:43 PM

No problem!!!!

cannon_fodder

Apr 24th, 2009, 04:56 AM

The 605's are no longer showing up as a valid link on FS' website.

Ah well, saved me some more money by procrastinating.

newuserquebec

Apr 24th, 2009, 07:43 AM

was able to buy a dvr station for 79$ at Best buy...
It was the last one at that store and it was unopened.
Is that a good price. I know the original price was 109$ but it doesn't mean it is a good price.

scottacious

May 15th, 2009, 11:18 PM

I just ordered the last 80GB TV Plus and it looks like they are back up to $299 at future shop. Next I guess I need to get the plugins.