I just sent my 605 160g in to have the battery replaced because I wasn't successful in removing the battery myself. The price for the battery replacement is $72.00. To replace the circuit board is $82.00 and tor replace the hardrive is another $200.00. If you tell them your situation, they might ...

I bought my 605 back in November 2007, but had to send it back to Archos for repairs exactly a year later in 2008. The process went unexpectedly smoothly and they sent me a brand new replacement unit after only 10 days - so I thought. The replacement unit started showing signs of trouble soon after ...

Thanks to both of you for your inputs, but it's still not working. I created a folder, renamed the files "1.avi" and "1.srt", and opened up the .srt file with Notepad. Like I mentioned before, the button doesn't even show up. Do you have any other suggestions?

ecsw wrote:firmware version? I think it's only supported after a certain firmware update.

I have the latest firmware. Can anyone else help me on this?

I've had my Archos 605 for about 2 years now and I have never been able to figure out how to get the subtitles to work (yes, I searched on the forum many times). I have movies in .avi format and subs in .srt, but have never even seen that button (lower right corner in Video Play menu) that is ...

just called them back again and they couldn't help me cause the supervisors were gone, told me to call back before 5cst so a sup could send it to me immediately. no explanation why it hasnt' been sent yet after 5 days.
Yeah, that sounds like Archos C/S. But I've found that as long as you stay on ...

I already called Archos to request a new one on Sunday (3 days ago), is this usually how long it takes to send it to me? CS told it should be a couple of days but he would not give me an exact timefram. Just wondering before i call back to harrass them.
It's time to call back and harrass, I mean ...

I got a 605 4G for Christmas whose primary purpose was to stream my entire music collection, with my existing playlists, from anywhere in the house or yard I happened to be. That's why I went for the 4G even though the 80G was only $6 more: the 4G is substantially lighter, and local storage is of ...

That was a month wasted. Now I'm waiting for Archos to give me an RMA so I can return my 605 and get them either to install a new battery or exchange it for a new unit. They sent me an email saying they would send me an RMA # and it would be in my inbox within an hour. That was over 24 hours ago ...

I just came back from the Circuit City. All of their Archos devices are gone except 1 item.

They have 2 GPS upgrades for the 605 (one in an open box, the other in a sealed box). Each for $77 (i.e. 40% off).

I need advice. For $77, is getting the GPS worth it? I have a Garmin GPS which is portable ...

The cables have been out of stock on the Archos site since I got my 605 after christmas (a bad sign?). I got a spare one from the peddler store
http://peddlerstore.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=327&idcategory=0

Altho' pricier than at Archo's site,I was VERY pleased with the whole ...

After you buy the Archos you need to register it online. Then you purchase the browser. Once purchased, it downloads a file but I suspect it is just an activation key to activate the browser since the download is very fast.

The browser speed is not terrific but normally very acceptable for ...

Great report. Where did you get the battery?

so i found information about reinitialization.
But it works only if your device switched on. But mine can't launch menu((
Do you have a DVR station or a dock that charges through AC? If you do, you can try to boot up while connected to one of those. Otherwise, a call to customer service may be ...

Hi, its still taking numerous attempts at connecting my usb cable from my 605 to the pc before the pc recognises the device. Im guessing the usb is faulty, has anyone else's usb cable developed this fault? Do archos sell replacements or should i try the ones ive seen on ebay for around £12?
Since ...

Yesterday I bought archos 605 160gb.
All day i transfer files into it / and charge him.(via USB....((((...)
I decided to leave him to charge. I have gone to sleep.
Today evening. The CHG light is blinks. It means that has 100% charge...
I has disconnected usb. and archos working fine.
After 1 hour ...

Yes, I actually did get it working again but it never lasts. The RMA label's already printed, and we're going to replace it with the 80GB version, which from what I read here is less likely to have fatal problems (and right now is only $10 more). Poor little Archos only a month and a bit old, going ...

yamatosoul, you are the man! :D

I didn't realize the warranty was a year and I bought it last April so I just requested an RMA from Archos. Good thing I kept the receipt. Funny thing is just yesterday I cleaned out my file cabinet and threw away a lot of old receipts and stuff. I didn't even ...

Yes, that's what I wanted, not headphone out, but line level output. If the DVR dock is the only one, then that sounds like what I need.
If you want solid line level output, the DVR Station is the only way to go. On mine, I have the 605 connected to my Onkyo home theater receiver via the "coax ...

"Please contact our Customer Service for assistance. We will reply to all customer inquiries within 1-2 business days excluding Weekends and legal US Holidays."

Okay, fair enough. The company is called Megacapicity and can be found at megacapacity.com.

It's been a month since I ordered the ...