zune hd or archos 28 mp3 players?

Question by Super G: zune hd or archos 28 mp3 players?
the zune hd:

now the zune has a bigger memory, a web browser, appearantly an awesome hd radio, only $ 119 (i was going to get a refurb model), and an amazing oled screen, the zune software is simply amazing with the smart dj and everything, and has apps but only like 30…….my downfalls here are the internet browser doesnt support flash! so no youtube videos!!! i have to buy online for the cheaper model (dude im only 13, and my parents HATE using their credit cards even if im giving them the money for it) and it only has like a few apps and i want games, and unlike the archos, it only supports a few file types and i have videos tht are in like vod format and everything, i also hear reports of it not wnting to come on after awhile of usage

now for the archos 28:

it only has 4 gbs, i would like 16 but it isnt a huge huge deal, has an amazing selection of apps, i hear the internet browser is just like a computer, is only $ 99 and i can go to my local best buy to get it, can use any file types u throw at it, so i dnt have to make double copies of certain file copies, oh and it also goes through htc….my downfalls for this is i cnt find a whole lot of info on it or reviews because its not all tht popular, i hear the screen sucks, and its extremely complicated to use unless your rely good with computers, and how much memory do the apps on the andriod market take up?

music is my big thing so which has a better quility?
which is more durable? (i tend to drop things much)
i hear the battery like isnt so good or the archos 28 but idk, i have neither
also, if there are any mp3s/mp4s out there that offer movies, music, a web browser, and is a touch screen (i gotta have a touch scree) and is under $ 140, please list!!!! but no ipod touches, i hate the apple software

thnx

Best answer:

Answer by Einat B
First of all – the Archos 28 is a tablet by definition, so of course its battery life will be less than a modern (good) portable player…
That been said, I know Archos as a good alternative for those who don’t want Apple’s Ipod touch:
better value for money (bigger capacity, good touch screen, WiFi option).

Here are a few Archos options:
model 504 (40GB) – can be found around 100$
model 604 (30GB) – can be found used or refurb for around 80$
model 605 (40GB) – around 70$
model 605 (80GB) – used can be found around 160$
model 705 (80GB) – refurb for around 120-0130 $

* They all have touch screen and WiFi internat option (“hotspots”).

Another option is Archos Vision – model no. 24 even have a camera (8GB) 60-85$

As for the Zune HD – exellent PLAYER (not a tablet), very popolar, good choice as well.

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