We tried to make the players as similar to each other as possible. As a consequence, the fact that the Archos may record TV will not be taken into account since it requires the purchase of the DVR station. However, it was considered a necessity for the 605 to be able to browse the Net, so the price of the Web Browser Plug-in was added.
Archos 605
Archos offers an impressive array of storage sizes and "docks" which basically allow you to charge your player faster and play it on TV. The available storage sizes are :
605F (Flash) 4Gb Flash Memory + SD-Card slot - $229.99
605S (Slim) 30Gb Hard-drive - $299.99
605H (High Storage) 80Gb HD - $349.99
605H 160Gb Hard-Drive - $399.99
Some alternative HD-based sizes are available according to the retailers, using the shell of the 605H (0.15’’ thicker than that of the 605S).
In this match we will consider the Archos 605S 30Go along with its Web Browser Plug-in which costs $29.99. Total price : $329.98
iPod Touch
Only two storage sizes are available for the iTouch, both in Flash Memory :
iPod Touch 8Gb - $299.00
iPod Touch 16Gb - $399.00
Since we tried to make the players as close to each other as possible, we considered the 16Gb version. Total price : $399.00
Winner : Archos
Score : Archos 1-0 Apple
Next article : Round 2 - Design
