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 enlarge | Brand: Archos
Category: CE
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $159.00
You Save: $140.99 (47%)
New (4) Used (3) Refurbished (1) from $145.00
Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 18055
Color: Grey
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Hard Drive Size: 30
Native Resolution: 3.5
Display Size: 3.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 4 x 1 x 3
MPN: 500868
Model: 500868
UPC: 690590508682
EAN: 0690590508682
ASIN: B000HAVWX2
Release Date: September 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Bought it for my son - he's very happy! May 14, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought it for my son - he's very happy!
The Coolest Toy I Have Bought Myself in a While! May 6, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This thing is worth every little penny it costs. The menu/navigation are fine - it is not flashy but it works. The buttons a day to get used top as they have dual functions. For example, if you push one button to the left, it does one thing, the same button to the right, another. It is cool.
Alot of people complain about having to buy the DVR Docking Station in order to record. Again, who cares. You can record from your TV - for free. NO TIVO subscription or whatever your local cable company offers.
The only downside is that I wish there were a better way to set up the recording schedule. It used to work with some function of MyYahoo TV or something but it does not support that any longer. You have to do it manually. But like I said before, who really cares?
The case it comes with sucks - you need to buy a different one. I have yet to find one that is too my liking. I also hear that Archos customer support sucks - luckily I have not had to deal with them yet.
I am aware that there a few version of this that are bigger (the 604 and 704 I believe), but I cannot see myself going any bigger with this before it becomes cumbersome to carry.
Also, it took me a minute to figure out how the docking station controls your cable or satellite box when it comes time to change the channels. But once you get it, you are set.
I have had this for 2-3 months and I just love it. I makes my one hour commute to work even more bearable.
As far as buying it without the docking station, I don't know. I probably would not do it.
good but some let downs March 17, 2007
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
the product itself is awesome. great size, big screen, and easy to use. on the other hand there are some flaws. unlike other mp4's this has a speaker, even though its not loud at all its still useful. another thing that no one writes about is that in order to play video's you have to buy a program off there website which cost 30$ for both, MAJOR turn off.
AWESOME GADGET! February 8, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love my new toy! I bought it to replace a big clunky DVD player. I'm on-call at my job, so I sometimes have 20 minutes of downtime, and this little thing fills the void. I bought the docking station to record tv shows and movies, and I love the fact that even when you shut it off, it saves your place in the movie-all you do is turn it on and click "resume". The video is really beautiful, very colorful. The sound quality is good, however, the volume is a little low. I don't need headphones unless I'm in a room with people talking. I travel overseas a lot and have several hundred great photos on it, too, which is easier to carry and show than photo albums. Now my husband wants a toy for traveling so I'll probably give him mine and buy the 604 wifi...so I'll more to play with!
Great multi-format player!! January 21, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The player is small and since it's ultra portable for its size, it's easy to carry around. The added personal wallpapers fits perfectly while managing files and browsing through a list of songs. Movies played showed a very smooth flow of frames, thus flawless playback with great clarity. Playlists on the go is also manageable when you want to line up your favorite songs. Sound is great as well. Excellent player!!
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