TopTenREVIEWS recently reviewed the Archos 705 WiFi’s 4.3-inch little sibling, the Archos 605 WiFi. Apart from display size, the two products are very similar in terms of features. You’ll find the key features of the Archos 705 WiFi listed here, but for a more comprehensive take on the Archos WiFi, read our review of the Archos 605.

Archos 705 WiFi

Standout Features

• 7-inch touch screen with full QWERTY keyboard
• Plays MP4, AVI, WMA, MP3 and WAV files
• 800 x 480 screen resolution
• Opera internet browser capable

Features

The Archos 705 WiFi can be hard to classify as one gadget. Much like the iPod Touch or the Microsoft Zune, the Archos 705 WiFi does much more than MP3 players of the first half of the decade. The 7-inch display on the Archos 705 WiFi brings the whole multimedia package. The Archos 705 WiFi works best with audio, video, and internet, but can also double as a portable DVR, netbook, and kindle-like device.

With the Archos 705 WiFi you can take most widely recognized media file types on the road with you. The Archos 705 WiFi handles MP4, AVI, WMA, MP3 and WAV files. The bright 7-inch LCD touch screen makes getting on the internet and typing a breeze.

The only hitch is the $30 extra it will cost to get the Opera web browser.

In direct contrast to the smaller Archos 605 WiFi, the Archos 705 WiFi has a USB port that makes linking up with a computer more convenient. The button-free body and option to swap out the battery are two features the smaller 605 lacks.

The disadvantages of the larger Archos 705 WiFi vis-à-vis the Archos 605 WiFi are numerous. For starters, the clunky size and weight of the Archos 705 WiFi make it an uncomfortable travelling companion. For users on the go for large periods of time, the more spacious screen size on the Archos 705 WiFi equates to diminished battery life.

Summary

Ultimately, the Archos 705 WiFi is an ideal media player for the user that is less concerned with portability and battery life, and looking for serious mobile entertainment. The Archos 705 WiFi brings quality video to the portable media player. With the Archos 705 WiFi you can appreciate media on the move better than ever before.

For a more in-depth look at the Archos WiFi, see our review of the Archos 605 WiFi. Looking for more media players? Take a look at our side-by-side rankings of the latest in mobile media players. At TopTenREVIEWS we do the research so you don't have to.