Filed under: Handhelds, Home Entertainment, Portable Video

Got yourself an Archos TV+? How’s about a WiFi-enabled 605 / 705 PMP? Even if you’re sadly answering “no” to the latter question, folks with a Windows or Windows Mobile-based machine can still get in on the placeshifting action, as Archos has just announced a swank new TV+ plug-in that brings Slingbox capabilities to those devices. The May-bound TVportation application, which will be available gratis for those who register their Archos TV+ on the firm’s website (it’s $49.99 otherwise), simply enables users to control their set-top-box from anywhere where WiFi is accessible, giving users the ability to watch live TV on their handheld. Sure, it’s more of the same, but for the Archos faithful who refuse to trade in their 605 / 705, it’s a dream come true. Check out a lengthy demonstration vid after the break. [Warning: PDF read link]

[Thanks, Charbax]

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Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video

Ah, how we do love a good root-hacking resulting in the ability to run homebrew code. And being that we also have a soft spot in our heart for Archos’s 605 and 705 series players, ARCwelder ought to do our kind and yours quite nicely. If yours is running firmware 1.7.13, check it out, it should get you root access to the device’s Linux shell, enabling you to do all kinds of fun things, like develop and run your own apps, or see how long it’ll take to break the DRM on downloaded media. Did we say that?

[Thanks, Justin and Nathan]

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Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video

Those who’ve yet to jump on the Archos bandwagon — but have been yearning to do so ever since taking a glance at that all-too-positive 705 review — need wait no longer. Effective immediately, interested consumers can snag their own 705 WiFi courtesy of Amazon. The 80GB and 160GB versions are both available for $399.99 and $499.99, respectively, but the current ship date is pegged at November 27th. Whatcha waiting for? Hit one of the read links below to claim your spot in line, and don’t be scared to let us know if yours ships early.

[Via PlayerBites]
Read - Archos 705 WiFi (80GB)
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