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Archos 404 30GB Portable Digital Media Player with Camcorder (500867)
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Product Features:
- Archos 404 Camcorder 30GB Portable Digital Media Player (500867)
- Lightweight and portable digital video, movie, music player and photo viewer with 3.5-inch LCD and 30 GB hard drive
- Integrated camcorder/camera for capturing video up to 640 x 480 pixels and 1.2-megapixel still photos
- Compatible with MP3, WAV, WMA and protected WMA music files, JPEG, BMP, and PNG picture files, and MPEG-4 and WMV video files
- Uses high-speed USB 2.0 for both file transfers and charging, and includes a rechargeable Lithium-Ion polymer battery with up to 12 hours of music and 4 hours of video life
ASIN: B000HAVWY6
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Product Description
The Archos 404 Portable Multimedia Player not only has a built-in camcorder, but it is also the perfect campanion for people on the move to listen to music, view photos, watch movies or film your own. Record in standard MPEG4 format in VGA 640x480 or choose to take photos at 1.3 Megapixels. The 30GB Hard Drive Capacity allows you to store and playback movies on the 3.5-inch LCD screen in high resolution 720x576 DVD quality. Turn you Archos into a Digital Video Recorder with an optional DVR station to watch your favorite TV shows on the go anytime you want. Store popular music files such as MP3, WAV, WMA & protected WMA files and easily organize up to 15000 songs. Integrated Camcorder - Direct video recording on the 30GB hard drive in MPEG-42 up to VGA resolution (640x480) at 30 or 25 f/s, in AVI format Audio recording - Voice recording through the built-in Microphone Connections - 3.5 mm stereo headphone mini-jack and optional TV output Music playback time - Up to 8 hours batteries Video playback time - Up to 2.5 hours batteries on built-in LCD Lithium-Ion Polymer battery System requirements - Windows ME, 2000, XP, Media Center, Macintosh OS X or higher (with USB Mass Storage Class support), Linux with mass storage device support, For PlaysForSure video & subscription services and USB 2.0 port Dimensions - 3.09 x 3 x 0.59 inch (100 x 78 x 15 mm) Weight - 190 grams (6.75 ounces)
Amazon.com Product Description
With the Archos 404 Camcorder (model 500867), you not only get a 30 GB portable digital media player that can handle all your photos, tunes, and movies, but you can also shoot your own photos and videos via the integrated lens on the back. You'll have all the entertainment you need at your fingertips for everything from long trips to short bus rides, in a package that approaches iPod size. Additionally, you can use the 404 Camcorder as a digital video recorder (DVR) and record your favorite TV programs from your cable or satellite TV box for viewing on the go with the optional Archos DVR Station dock.
The Archos 404 Camcorder features an integrated lens on the back for capturing both video and still photos. Easily pocketable, it measures just 4 x 3 x 0.5 inches (WxHxD).
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Record your own videos in standard MPEG-4 format in up to VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels) with the integrated camcorder and upload to blog sites. You can choose from low/medium/high bitrate compression settings, as well as choose QVGA resolution (320 x 240 pixels). The 404 Camcorder can also snap 1.2-megapixel still photos--the perfect size for sharing with friends and family over e-mail and posted to the Web. The lens has a 4.31mm field of view (equivalent to 36mm on a 35mm film camera) and it includes a 2x digital zoom. It also offers five white balance settings (auto, daylight, cloudy, fluorescent, and tungsten) for both video and still photo capture. To activate either the camcorder or still photo capture modes, simply select one of the two icons on the Home screen.
The icon-based Home navigation screen offers easy access to the camcorder and still photo features.
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With a screen size surface twice that of similar size PMPs (portable media players), the 404 Camcorder ensures you can thoroughly enjoy movies and videos. This unit uses a bright, 3.5-inch TFT LCD display with over 16 million colors to provide you a crystal-clear, sharp picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio and 320 x 240 pixels of resolution, as well as an intuitive GUI (graphic user interface) for easy-to-use navigation. The 404 Camcorder not only plays your videos and movies, but lets you store up to a whopping 85 movies on its hard drive in either MPEG-4 or WMV formats at up to DVD resolution. You can also purchase and download optional plug-ins from Archos' website that will allow you to play H.264 and MPEG-2 formats up to DVD resolutions as well.
In addition to its video playback features, the 404 Camcorder acts as a photo viewer as well, complete with features such as zoom, music, and transition effects. You can easily download photos from your PC, or transfer them directly to the 404 from your digital camera via the optional docking adapter. This unit is compatible with JPEG, BMP, and PNG file formats, and can hold up to 300,000 photos at a time, depending upon file size and what else you are storing at the same time. The 404 Camcorder can even read and display PDF documents for on-the-fly work situations, although it may not implement all PDF features.
Enjoy a bright picture on the 3.5-inch TFT LCD display, and easily access all functions and content via the tactile buttons.
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For those times when you can't afford the distraction of watching high-quality videos, the 404 Camcorder can be your music player, storing and playing up to 15,000 songs so you can keep working, walking, or doing whatever you need with your own private soundtrack. This unit displays the track, artist, album, and album cover of whatever you are playing, and supports stereo MP3 decoding from 30 to 320 kbps CBR and VBR, as well as WMA, protected WMA, and WAV (PCM/ADPCM) formats. Furthermore, the 404 Camcorder can play AAC music files, and AC3 stereo sound files with the additional of optional software plug-ins that can be purchased and downloaded from Archos' web site. And just in case inspiration strikes or you want to make sure you don't forget something important, this handy media player lets you make voice recordings through its built-in microphone, or via the optional DVR Travel Adapter or DVR Station through a stereo line-in jack in WAV format.
The 404 Camcorder is fully compatible with DVD-quality VOD (video on demand) and online music stores, allowing you to purchase and download new music and movies directly online rather than having to transfer everything from more traditional media sources. This media player can also record directly from TV in high-quality MPEG-4 with stereo sound via the optional DVR Station, so you can take your favorite television shows with you wherever you go. And if you are at home, the 404 Camcorder can play back any of your movies or recorded TV programs on your television itself, also through the optional DVR station.
The 404 Camcorder has a built-in 30 gigabyte hard disk so you have plenty of space for anything you need, and includes a high-speed USB 2.0 connection for transferring files. This unit features a 3.5-millimeter stereo headphone jack mini-jack and TV output, and dedicated connectors for hooking up optional adapters or the DVR station. The 404 also features a music playback time of up to 12 hours, and a video playback time of up to four hours on its built-in LCD display, all with its internal lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery that charges via computer through its USB port, or more quickly with the optional docking adapter or DVR station. The 404 Camcorder is compatible with both PCs and Macs with a USB port and Linux, Windows ME or higher, or OS X or higher, and requires Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher and Windows Media Player 10 or higher for use with PlayForSure video and subscription services. This media player allows firmware updates to be downloaded via www.archos.com, weighs approximately 6.75 ounces, and measures approximately 3.9 x 3 x 0.59 inches (W x H x D).
What's in the Box
Archos 404 Camcorder portable media player/camcorder, headphones, dedicated USB 2.0 cable, DVR station adapter, pouch, quick-start guide, and legal and safety notices.
Customer Reviews:
Archos Product and Customer Support.......2007-09-22
The low price of this item is deceptive. Upon receipt, it will perform minimally as an MP3 player, but hardly anything else. Each added feature requires an additional purchase. One can expect to spend another $60 to $100 to bring it up to 'advertised' capability (recorder, multi-mode viewer, photo vault, etc.) .
My experience with Archos customer support was disappointing. In trying to replace a part for a legacy 402 Gmini, I found the support to be unfamiliar with the products and unwilling to help. I will not purchase another Archos product. More expensive products may actually be less expensive after factoring additional purchases for increased functionality and subsequent replacement due to nonsupport.
Nice Try Archos, But No Cigar.......2007-09-13
It seems that Archos had good intentions with product, but fell short in a few areas. The camcorder/camera was a smart idea and is of a decent quality. Not as good as a real camcorder, but it will do in a pinch, plus its alot smaller and convenient. The MP3 part is ok i guess. Sound quality compared to ipod is terrible. It has a built in speaker,which is nice but it has a weak sound. The video shows a nice picture and it can double as a DVR,but if you want that you have to buy seperate equipment. The graphics are cool but kind of business like. Even the feel of the Arcos is very businuss like...cold hard metal.(Although i don't think it will scratch as easily as an ipod)
Bottom line: for all the many things it does, and for the price its pretty good, and is a nice alternative to ipod, but for all the things it does, it does nothing particularly well. I love my music way too much to enjoy this product so i sent mine back and unfortunaley i became a "Pod-Head".
Awesome!.......2007-08-31
This media player is just awesome!! I just bought it and I don't have any trouble so far. It supports avi video format (what I needed) and the video quality is great, even amazing for a portable media player like this one. The sound quality is also very good, the camera and the microphone work fine. I was about to buy an 8gb mp3 player with video support for 160$, but this item is far much better and its just 200$. Do I have to say anything about the design? It just ROCKS! I strongly recommend this player, for all its functions, the picture and the sound quality and the design. Five stars from me. Thank you, ARCHOS and thank you, Amazon, for your support and fast delivery!
customer review.......2007-08-23
the archos is prolly the best thing ive ever bought im glad i did i love everything about it! and everything u can do with it! if u dont have one get one! any negative feedback is bull there archos is the best meia player out there.. ipod who?
Great buy.......2007-05-31
I bought this for recording TV programs and making videos without using external device and wires. It works great when connected to my Panasonic HDTV which has a video output on the back. This little device also allows you to make photos at the resolution for e-mails, such as made by a cell phone. The 30GB storage and the USB connector make it a replacement of a needed computer for transferring files from other portable devices or cards. For the price and portability, it is a great buy.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Sony Weather Band Radio is not your typical weather and AM/FM radio. This bright yellow, water-resistant radio comes with a built-in power generator, protected controls and a two-position light for flashlight use or a soft glow.
The weather band radio allows the station to be tuned before it's put away for emergency use, and will stay in that position until it's changed by the user. Your settings are safer with tuning control for the weather band located in the battery compartment. The frequency range lets you tune into weather channels 1-7 as well as standard AM/FM broadcast.
With a built-in power generator, you can manually recharge the internal Ni-MH battery. One minute of cranking at the optimum rate shown by the green LED charging indicator provides the user with up to 60 minutes of AM radio, 40 minutes of FM radio or 15 minutes of lights. The LED indicator is illuminated when turning the power generator handle. This unit can also be powered by 2 "C" batteries (not supplied).
In addition to being a radio, the two-light setting lets you use this unit as a flashlight or a soft light. In the flashlight setting, the LED provides a bright light that can be used to illuminate an object or help guide the user when walking. The soft light is a low level light that adds illumination or comfort light when a group is gathered around it.
Other technical features include telescopic and built-in ferrite bar antennas and a 3.5mm earphone jack. Easy to locate with its bright yellow color, this radio also comes equipped with a convenient shoulder strap for carrying.
Customer Reviews:
Decent but not perfect.......2007-10-30
I was impressed with the emergency lighting and radio capabilities by simply cranking the generator handle. There's a small rechargeable battery inside that takes the charge from cranking the handle to give you several minutes of light and radio reception. Installing a pair of alkaline C batteries makes the radio and lighting much easier to use (no cranking necessary) but it's nice to have the generator crank in case the C batteries go dead.
The light at the very top is a single white LED with shiny reflector. It's not super bright but sufficient while you find your real flashlight. The other light provides diffused soft lighting and helps to illuminate the radio dial to aide in tuning.
AM and FM reception are pretty good and easy to tune with the external tuning knob. However, the weather radio section was a bit disappointing to me for a couple reasons.
Unlike many crystal controlled or synthesized weather radios that have 7 discrete frequency selections via a selector switch to choose the weather radio channel, the Sony has a small analog tuning knob inside the battery compartment. You have to carefully tune and center the station in order to get decent reception. If you move out of your local area and need to find another weather radio channel, you have to open the battery compartment and retune. Pretty lame!
Otherwise a decent radio with very nice build quality and feel.
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