| Capacity: | 2GB* Flash memory stores up to 2 movies2, 20,000 photos2 or 1,000 songs2 | 
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 | SD Card slot for additional memory up to 16 GB* (SD, mini SD and micro SD cards) | 
| Display: | High resolution 3.5'' TFT LCD, 320 x 240 | 
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| Video | |
| playback**: | WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution) | 
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 | With optional software  | 
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 | - Video Podcast  | 
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 | - Cinema  | 
| Audio | Stereo MP3 decoding @  | 
| playback**: | With optional software  | 
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 | - AAC4 stereo audio files | 
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 | - AC3 stereo audio and 5.1 sound files | 
| Photo viewer***: | JPEG, BMP, PNG | 
| PDF viewer: | Reads PDF documents (may not implement all PDF features) | 
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| Video recording5: | Via the optional DVR Station Gen 5/DVR Travel Adapter. Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM in  | 
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 | format with stereo sound, VGA resolution (640 x 480) @ 30 or 25 f/s | 
| Audio recording: | Via the optional DVR Station/ DVR Travel Adapter: Stereo  | 
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| Interfaces: | USB 2.0  | 
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 | (MTP). | 
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 | USB 2.0 Host : Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) with optional Mini Dock, | 
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 | Battery Dock or DVR station Gen 5 | 
| Connections: | SD Slot compatible with SD, mini SD and micro SD card | 
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 | USB 2.0 port | 
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 | 3.5 mm mini jack for headphones | 
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 | Docking connectors to connect DVR Station Gen 5 and other ARCHOS accessories. | 
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| Battery life: | Music playback time: 16 hours6 | 
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 | Video playback time: 5 hours6 | 
| Power source: | Internal:  | 
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 | Device charges via computer USB port | 
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 | External: Power adapter/charger (via optional accessories) | 
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| Scalability: | Download firmware updates from www.archos.com | 
| Dimensions & | 3.9" x 3.07" x 0.5" - 4.2 oz / 99,6mm x 78 x 13.2mm - 146gr | 
| weight: | 
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| Package includes: | ARCHOS 405, headphones, USB cable, DVR Station Gen 5 adapter, protective pouch, | 
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 | Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice. | 
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(*)1 GB = 1 billion bytes, formatted capacity is less
(**)Certain bitrates, resolutions, and/or file variations may not be compatible (***) Certain resolutions and file sizes may not be compatible
(1) With the optional DVR Station or DVR Travel Adapter
(2) On average; based on 3.5 mins/song & 64 kbits/s WMA, on 1000 kbits/s 
VGA
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(4) Does not read AAC protected files
(5) External video output disabled for 
(6) Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings