It's mediocre performance is just barely enough not to return it
352456
I purchased this device to monitor an outdoor security camera from my laptop. The video quality is very limited and disappointing - how the company sold similar products for VCR capture I have no idea...
While the USB device itself is barely limping along, the software that came with it Does Not Work. I don't say this in the "i don't like the color scheme, why are the buttons so big?" kinda way; but as in a not functional, error messages, dud, doesn't even install entirely. From other reviews that I have read, this is not an isolated incident.
Finding compatible software to fill the void is time consuming and can't make up for the obvious limitations of the hardware. I do not recommend this product.
4381238
The price more than justifies the low wattage and performance you get out of it. Build yourself a small gaming rig!
1736024
Not happy with the performance - i'd go with a different brand
1144016
Ok. I bought this laptop knowing that it was not going to be lighting fast. But wow. This laptop is so slow. I didn't wanna do gaming on it, I just wanted to develop scripts but I can't even do that when want to share my things on github if it takes almost 3 minutes to open the damn app. I am left extremly unsatisfied with what I have bought. I am refunding this hoping I can find a better deal other than this peice of trash. My 2010 android is faster than this.
4522443
This TV is thoroughly mediocre. I read some of the reviews around here and most of them indicated its a just a fantastic deal. After purchasing here's what I've noticed. Bare in mind that my other TV that I'm comparing this TV to is a 42" 1080p Vizio with a 120hz refresh rate.

Within 6 feet of the TV:
*The screen refreshes in a very strange way that causes the image to more or less drag.
*Display Pixels are somewhat large leading to an extremely blocky/pixelated looking image.

Sitting a reasonable distance from the TV:
Its looks pretty decent. Produces a picture that isn't the most crisp.

I have some serious doubts about this TV's 120hz refresh rate though I have no way to test it. Its pixel density is crap which leads to a awful image. One major thing to remember when buying things of this size off amazon is that if you don't like your purchase you have to pay a rather hefty return shipping. Overall I wouldn't buy this TV nor would I recommend it to anyone. Just spend a little extra and go buy one from a local store where you can A) see a display model and B)easily return it.
578258
I just needed an external DVD drive for two ASUS netbooks (which I had also bought at amazon.com, by the way). I don't know much about performance and reliability of this unit because I barely use it. PRO: (1) It's good-looking (2) It requires no installation. CON: (1) The lack of documentation is hard to live with (2) the supplied interconnection cable is markedly short (18 inches).
60143
Not much to say, except raving reviews is why I purchased this item, and it is mediocre at best. .
2827097
I purchased the device less than a year ago to use while out of town, but the product has ceased proper functioning. I've use it sparingly (maybe 4 times a month). The base doesn't seem to provide enough power to spin the blades more than a hundred times per minute, far less than the advertised 16,000rpm, which is not nearly enough to blend anything.
2852788
This product does not perform as advertised. Spend your money somewhere else.
1349232
It works fine, but this is more or less an average product.

The menu usage is awkward, and the camera does not produce an image one my expect from the pixel rating advertised.
1866386
Its refresh rate isn't anything to boast about, and the documentation is lacking. The touchscreen is a bit inaccurate and the documentation is severely lacking. It works though, and it's about average quality for the price.
214626
Basically both hardware and software on this thing are poor. You can see individual pixels which makes the images blocky. Doesn't always recognize the JPEGs on my cards. The sound quality is mediocre at best. The finish is cheap and plasticky. I returned it the very day I opened the box. It is a pity that you can't play music as the photos are being shown. You can only do things one at a time.
3592353
It's performance is about the same job the Swiffer will do. If I knew that, I wouldn't have purchased it
2937731
The fast processor and huge RAM didn't help with the performance when running Windows Vista. If you go to control panel, click system, and look at the system rating, this machine scores 3.0 out of base scores ranging from 1 to 5.9. The cheaper machine scores higher in desktop performance for having a better graphic card.
Here is a breakdown of scores for each component of this machine.
Processor (5.3), RAM (5.9), Graphics: Desktop performance for Windows Aero (3.0), Gaming graphics (3.0), Primary hard disk (5.8). The machine froze often and the computer runs super slow. It's slower than my old machine that has lower processor and less memory. I called HP and was informed that the machine came with onboard graphics chipset. If I need my computer to perform faster, they recommend to install a new graphic card. The machine can't even run youtube video or movie smoothly even I use wired cable internet. Even I reinstall the machine back to the factory setting, it didn't help at all. Worse investment that I've ever made. I now decided to buy a new  graphic card to get out of this frustration. If you don't plan to upgrade your new machine, don't waste the time. Vista needs decent graphic card to for Windows Aero. Without it, this machine performance goes down the hill.
2288277
On paper, this device is in a class by itself.  It has the largest screen (7") of any similar media player, it has a 160gb hard drive, it has wifi, it has links to content portals (such as Cinema Now), it has a touchscreen interface and it is reasonably priced.

But, as is so often the case, paper specifications are meaningless if the user experience falls short.  And for me, the device had significant flaws in many important categories, so that, when taken as a whole, it left me unimpressed and searching for another player.

First, the screen, while 7" measured diagonally, displays videos that are so grainy that they look like poor analog television.  I ripped xvid files at high bitrates to test the 705, and in every case, the videos were grainy and blurry, not sharp or detailed.  Perhaps this has something to do with the fact that the 705 has 260,000 colors and not 16 million colors that other players have (for example, the Cowon A3 and the Archos 605).  While I realize that I cannot even see 260,000 colors, the number of colors does affect contrast and sharpness, and Archos would be well advised to update its technology.  Furthermore, it seems counterintuitive that Archos would have fewer colors for a 7" screen, when the Cowon A3 and the Archos 605 have much smaller screens but 60 times the colors.

Second, the audio is only adequate.  In direct comparisons with other players, the 705 had very low volume, a mediocre soundstage and only average detail.

Third, the hard drive froze so many times that I lost count.  I was constantly resetting it, and in doing so, I had to re-input data.

Fourth, the touchscreen interface requires the supplied stylus for many functions.  Using one's finger without the stylus is a frustrating experience, since the 705 is not sensitive enough to work only with finger prompts.

Fifth, the battery, while removable, worked only for 1 1/2 hours when I watched videos.  The specifications state that the battery life for videos is 5 1/2 hours.  These numbers are so disparate that I'm not sure under what conditions Archos tested the battery life for videos.

Lastly, the content portal, which could be a great source of streaming media, was clearly an afterthought.  I tried to purchase videos from Cinema Now, and the search function rarely worked and in most instances, I was unable to purchase videos.  I ended up having to purchase the videos from my PC and sync them to the 705.

In sum, the 705 did not suit my needs.  However, I will watch it closely for future developments.  Archos has a potentially great product here; one that no other manufacturer makes.  It is indeed unfortunate that it falls short of its promising specifications.
1624025
Doesn't meet my minimum expectations....... There is something wrong with it
747072
not as good as it looks. The output is pretty low and did not perform as expected.