Reviews of the Archos AV500 Mobile DVR (30GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: The Archos AV500 has a nice wide-screen LCD with great viewing angles yet is compact enough to fit in a pocket. It supports PlaysForSure audio and video and has superb audio quality, and with it, you can record audio and video from external sources, including TV at scheduled times. The AV500 also has excellent battery life and a good printed manual, and with the included plug-in, it will work within iTunes.
The Bad: The Archos AV500 is one pricey beast, and the controls can take a little getting used to. We don't like the fact that you can't multitask and that it lacks a kickstand or carrying case. Although audio quality is top-notch, there is no equalizer, and the earbuds are uncomfortable. Also, it doesn't have an iTunes-like source for video downloads, though it does record video.
The Bottom Line: The well-appointed Archos AV500 puts wide-screen video in your pocket, but we're still waiting for a point-and-click way to get video into the device.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 401954 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
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smarthouse.com.au
Review Summary: The SmartHouse team auditions a pocket theatre and PVR, also known as a portable video and music player; the Archos AV500.
Manufacturer: Archos
Part number: 500679
General
- Device Type Digital AV recorder
- Key Features Digital audio player, Digital photo viewer, Digital video player, External HDD function, Digital audio recorder, Video capture from external source
- Width 4.9 in
- Depth 0.7 in
- Height 3 in
- Weight 9 oz
- PC Interfaces Hi-Speed USB
Display
- Display Type LCD 4 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- TV Standards Supported NTSC, PAL
Memory / Storage
- HDD Capacity 30 GB
- HDD Form Factor Built-in
Still Images
- Supported Still Images Formats BMP, JPEG
- Photo Playback Modes Rotate
- Still Image Storage Capacity JPEG - 640 x 480 - 300000
Digital Audio
- Supported audio formats MP3, WAV, WMA, Protected WMA (DRM)
- Supported bit rate 30 - 320Kbps
- Audio output Built-in speaker
- Microphone Built-in microphone
- Digital audio features VBR
Video
- Video Playback Formats AVI, WMV, MPEG-4, MPEG-4 SP
- Video Capture Supported Yes
- Video Capture Formats MPEG-4 SP
- Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480 - 468000 sec
Connectivity
- Connections Hi-Speed USB - Mini-USB Type B, Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Power Adapter
- Type Power adapter
Battery
- Required Qty 1
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Internal
- Technology Lithium ion
- Battery Life Details Audio playback - up to 15 hour(s), Video playback - up to 4.5 hour(s)
Software
- Software Included Drivers
System Requirements
- Operating System MS Windows ME, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later
- Peripheral(s) CD-ROM
Miscellaneous
- Firmware Upgradable Yes
- Included Accessories Audio cable, Video cable, Carrying case, Remote control, Stereo headphones, TV Tuner Recorder / Docking Station
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