( 5 reviews )
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Posted: 06-27-2007
This is a great all around device to have. It is a great MP3 player, but does a whole lot more. I think for the most part people like to compare any portable music player to the iPod and so this device is also compared. The two things that set this device apart from the iPod video are the ability to record live TV and the screen size. Of course with a larger screen comes a larger device and there seems to be no work around for that at this time. Here are the things this device does great: MP3 Player Portable Video Player Here's what it does well: Record live TV broadcasts (see below for caveats) Organize your library of songs/videos Here's what's lacking: Speaker sound Controls not so intuitive Recorded video resolution (SD quality) The way it switches the TV with an external IR transmitter is clunky at best In addition, speaking directly to the auto recording scheduler, I couldn't get the IR connector to switch my TV to the channel to record (my TV wasn't supported). I think this is a great device if you are looking for a general purpose portable DVR. Also consider that this functions as a portable hard disk drive. Four stars; for the time this was released it was without a doubt the most innovative portable on the market!
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: 03-14-2006
I really love this player. I have downloaded books from net library, loaded photos and added music from my cd collection (isn't as advanced as my ipod in features for music) and recorded tv shows with the greatest of ease. It does every thing it claims to do. Now if it lasts over the long haul, (I have only had it for about 1 month) then it's the best device overall that I have purchaed because of it's versatility. Only time will tell, but right now I love it and think it was well worth the money. Hope this helps others when thinking of purchasing one, no other device I could find seemed to do all these things with the same ease for this price. Good luck if you purchase one because like I already said if it lasts (reasonable length of time, say 3-4 four years even, I will be happy.
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( 0 of 2 found this review helpful ) Posted: 02-07-2006
Okay, this thjing was great. It recorded awesome, so u could have a scheduler on it and have it record while you sleep. It has a built in mcrophone and you can record sound..(not best quality) great playback, but speakers left something to be desired. however, mine broke after 4 months. The hard drive failed. the customer support was okay,but asll in All my archos experience was NOT that great. Now that Ive returned it, I say to go buy Ipod video instead. but for me, im stuck with useless credit at sharper image, which no longer sells ipod. Al in all, just go buy an Ipod
