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I love my Archos 605 WiFi, but I'm not very happy with the way Archos limits their software and accessories for the 5 series. If they even offer a power accessory like this one, it's hard to find and usually quite a bit more expensive than what I paid for this kit. The kit works very well, and the tip exchange options help keep costs down. Nice job Gomadic.
This is a hard to find charger. Gomadic is the only company that offers a charging solution without using the cradle. The quality of this product is excelent. Notice Gomadic even offers a lifetime warranty, if your looking for a charger than your search is over.
I took the tip inside to try it on the wall charger, which also did not work. The exchangeable tip introduces a point-of-failure to an otherwise solid product. The idea of tip exchange is pretty ingenious, but unfortunately the concept that makes this product so appealing is also its biggest engineering flaw. When I jiggled the tip around to try and re-seat the connection, the tip began to smoke. I have used mine for my Archos in my car for less than a month when the car charger ceased to charge my product. When I looked into why, I noticed the tip had become loose and moved around with only the slightest pressure from my thumb. This tip is now in the trash. This may not be a typical experience, but beware the poor design of this product.
This does not work as you think it is going to. It cahrges the unit well but you can't use it or watch anything while it is charging.
These are great for portable charging on the go. Either in the car or hotel room.well worth the purchase.
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