Reviews of the Archos AV500 Mobile DVR (30GB)
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: Start saving your pennies: This portable media player/recorder is worth its high price.
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asia.cnet.com
Review Summary: The Archos AV500 Mobile DVR next to the 30GB Creative Zen Vision
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No Rating
engadget.com
Review Summary: A hands-on review of the Archos AV500 has been posted (in French) to the generationmp3 forum by Edrysark. Lots of pr0n and a few side-by-side shots with the iRiver H320, Archos Gmini 402, and PSP. The author likes the "very luminous" 4-inch screen, ...
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mp3.com
Review Summary: 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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webuser.co.uk
Review Summary: Sleek and black, this is a glamorous player with a good-looking screen, though you might end up having to do a bit of ripping and converting to get all your favourite videos onto the device.
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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