Ok the Archos MP3 player has loads of features in this review im going to tell you about them and the bad points.
Ok lets get started with the system requirments because we dont want you buying something that is not going to work.
The System Requirments are simple but it's better safe ... Read review
USB A to Mini B 2.0 Device Cable 1.5m (DATA TRANSFER CABLE) Myour 5-pin mini-USB device ... more
to the USB port on your PC or Mac. Compatibility Whilst offering an optimal transfer rate of 480Mbps with compatible USB 2.0 devices, this high specification device cable boasts backward compatibility for the connection of USB 1.1 devices at a transfer rate of 12Mbps. This device cable allows for the connection of any USB enabled peripheral with a (5 pin) mini B port to a PC or Apple Macintosh computer system. This device cable allows for the connection of many of the above devices to a PC or Apple Macintosh computer system. Installation of driver software may be necessary for the transfer of data to and from your computer system. Such software is usually available to download from a variety of websites though I am unable to personally supply such software or guarantee its availability. Specification of Device/Cable Cable type: USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.0 / 1.1) Cable length: 1m approx Connector 1: USB Type A Connector 2: USB Mini B (5 pin) Data transfer rate: Up to 480Mbps with compatible device NB: I have tested these cables, using high spec. equipment. They are true, USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED!!!
Postage & Packaging:£4.50 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: Shock Resistant, Buffer Size. Disadvantages: They Lie About Battery Life!
Ok the Archos MP3 player has loads of features in this review im going to tell you about them and the bad points.
Ok lets get started with the system requirments because we dont want you buying something that is not going to work.
The System Requirments are simple but it's better safe than sorry
For PC's: Pentium 233 MHz or higher, windows 98, SE, ME, 2000. 32 MB RAM (64 recommended). CD-ROM drive w / ... ...and bad).
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Archos Transfer Speeds (IN + OUT):
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The Archos has a built-in 10 GB HDD (hard disc drive) with a 2MB internal buffer for high speed data transfer into and out of the MP3 player.
Actually the transfer speed to the computer is 1MB/sec and a song is only 4MB so it take around 4 seconds to transfer which ... more
Ok the Archos MP3 player has loads of features in this review im going to tell you about them and the bad points.
Ok lets get started with the system requirments because we dont want you buying something that is not going to work.
The System Requirments are simple but it's better safe than sorry
For PC's: Pentium 233 MHz or higher, windows 98, SE, ME, 2000. 32 MB RAM (64 recommended). CD-ROM drive w / digital audio extraction support. USB port.
For MAC: MAC OS 8.6 or higher. iMac, G3 or higher. USB Manager virsion 1.2 or higher
Ok system requirments all done now onto the features and my expeirances (good and bad). ------------------------------------------------ Archos Transfer Speeds (IN + OUT): ------------------------------------------------ The Archos has a built-in 10 GB HDD (hard disc drive) with a 2MB internal buffer for high speed data transfer into and out of the MP3 player.
Actually the transfer speed to the computer is 1MB/sec and a song is only 4MB so it take around 4 seconds to transfer which is very fast. And if you think obout it u could go round your mate house and copie you music to his PC.
And from the computer to the MP3 is 160Kbps wich is not that fast but it is always slower going out of the PC it's that way with any MP3 player that is one good tip for you already. --------------------------------------- What File Dose Archos Play --------------------------------------- The Archos can playback all digital music file so if you want to save some space on the HDD you would use WAVE files wich are a lot smaller than MP3's files. Also MP3 fies can be converted to lower quality if you only have software for MP3 convershion this software comes in the box (WAVE file convirshion software dose not). -------------------------------- Shock Resistant Sides -------------------------------- Now this is one of the features i like the best it has saves my Archos so many times from my wooden flooring. The sides are made from re-inforced rubber in other words they are like springs lol. You can change them if they break they just screw off. ---------------- Battery Life ---------------- This is one of my bad expeirances the battery live they say it runs for ten hours but that is a lie because it lasts 5 hours max considering how much money you pay i think this is a really bad thing. Will they do give you two batterys so it mixed imotion really. -------------------- Sound Quality -------------------- The sound quality is excellent (stereo sound) you can even set your own sound settings high bass low bass whatever suits you really - this has to be the best feature for me anyway. --------------------- Other Features --------------------- The LCD screen has a back light display so you can see the screen in the dark this is very helpful
You can also use Archos as a voice recorder and you can save pics and contact numbers you can even store you pc games on the Archos HDD and take them round your mates house
---------------------------------- What Comes In The Box ---------------------------------- AC/DC adapter for charging the batteries
USB cable to transfer data between PC / Archos HDD
Stereo heasphones
Carrying pouch
Software on CD
Manual in five languages ---------------------------------------- Where Do You Get One From ---------------------------------------- You will pick one of these up from most good electrical stores like PCWorld and you can also get one a bit cheeper from E-Bay ------- Price ------- You are looking from 180 - 200 pounds
Advantages: Great player, Great price Disadvantages: jumps easily - see update though
I know they do an archos jukebox recorder 20 which is exactly the same only double the space. But let me tell you, you don't need the extra space, 10 is good enough. However, I will admit, the only reason I got a 10 was because they were out of stock on 20's and I wanted one ASAP. I think this MP3 is great for me. I've used it while walking to school everyday, it sounds great, the menu system is easy to use and the hard drive flexable. I have my ... ...problems. The software it comes with is also fantastic, much better than windows media player or realplayer. It only has 2MB of ram, which holds less than 1 song, so jogging becomes a problem, the playlist option also makes it crash unexplainibly somtimes.
Some would say it doesn't look good, I beg to differ. It's rugged, it'll take quite a beating before you even notice a scratch on it. Try accidently pulling an Ipod accross and over the table ...
C_W_Monkey 04.02.2004 (25.03.2004)
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Product Information for "Archos Jukebox Recorder 10 10 GB" »
Audio system
Capacity
10 GB
Digital Storage Media
Hard disc drive - built-in
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Digital player (recorder)
Supported Digital Audio Standards
MP3, ADPCM
ID3 Tags Support
Built-in
Playback Modes
Programme play, A-B repeat, all disks repeat, skip playback, random play / shuffle, one track repeat
Edit Functions
Erase, move
Supported Bit Rate
32 - 320Kbps
Response Bandwidth
20 - 20000 Hz
Signal-To-Noise Ratio
90 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.1%
Shockproof Memory
Yes
Shockproof Memory Capacity
2 MB
External Hard Drive Function
Built-in
Headphones
Headphones Type
Headphones - binaural - ear-bud
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Connections
Connector Type
1 x USB ( 4 PIN USB Type A )
1 x audio line-in ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
1 x DC power input
System requirements
OS Required
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000, Apple MacOS 8.6 or later, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Apple MacOS 9.x, Microsoft Windows XP
Peripheral / Interface Devices
CD-ROM, USB port
Manufacturer's product description
The ARCHOS Jukebox Recorder 10 is the first, portable MP3 recorder with a 10GB Hard Drive that is also compatible with USB 1.1. It provides the awesome capability of recording directly from any audio source - real-time, on-the-fly recording of up to 10, 000 minutes of top quality music in MP3 format. You can record direct from a stereo, CD player radio, or microphone via the stereo, line-in jack without needing to use a computer. It is also a voice recorder with a built-in microphone. You can record from any analog or digital sources at bit-rates up to 160 Kbps and can port your recordings back to the PC without any specialized software. This exciting Jukebox Recorder/Player is the first palm-sized, real-time MP3 encoder, plus an MP3 Player and 10 GB Hard Drive that connects to the computer through an ultra-fast USB interface. There's no need for special software to download MP3 songs. Just drag & drop MP3 files from Windows Explorer or from your Mac desktop. The Jukebox Recorder 10 can be used as an optional hard drive to store all your data, images, software, etc. Update with a simple click at the ARCHOS website, and download the latest firmware that supports additional software extensions. Merge your entire collection of MP3s and CDs into one handheld device. Slip it into your pocket, and listen to all your favorite music wherever you go!
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