Gmini Cricket

Advantages: Audio, video, photo for a reasonable price
Disadvantages: May be obsolete already

...When I decided to get an mp3 player, the one thing I knew for sure was that I didn't want an iPod. I know they look sexy, but there is something just too generic about them. They're almost too perfect. Plus I had had a look at iTunes and I didn't like the way I was being forced to work with Apple's software if I wanted to own their hardware. Also I download the vast majority of tracks illegally and I didn't want some globally linked program keeping records of what's in my library. I first looked at the Gmini 400 in a shop. It seemed incredibly compact with a nice clear full colour screen. I was immediately attracted to the idea of listening to a song with the album artwork on display and I started researching the device further on the Internet. Capacity The Gmini 400 has 20 GB of space on its hard drive. I hate it when they tell...

danielse 24.11.2005 · Read review
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Review of Archos Gmini 400 20GB

Gmini - 4GB - of the Blues

Advantages: A whole 4 GB of data storage
Disadvantages: Size, prone to getting lost

...*Archos Gmini XS100 4GB of Storage* 4,000 MP3 storage on your portable player BLUE. - Introduction - > At the beginning Archos was an established company in 1988. A storage data 'niche' was found in the market; by which they explored with different types of data components. It wasn't too long when Archos got into portable media players (PMP) and specialised in storage data for entertainment in audio and video. In October 2005, Archos launched the MP3 player 'Archos Gmini XS100' series; which is a portable MP3 Player (very similar to an ipod) without the (UI) User Interface facilities, (Touchscreen) like many other Archos products specialise in. They have been a global leader in portable technologies Archos. If, you are not aware of Archos; I can state that everyone in the Western world has certainly used their products...

1st2thebar 05.09.2007 (09.10.2007) · Read review
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Review of Archos Gmini XS100 4 GB

Gmini's MP3 future looking grey

Advantages: small and 3GB of data storage
Disadvantages: 88g a bit heavy for it's size

...CIAO Review on the Archos Gmini XS 100 - (light grey model)07/11/2007 Archos Gmini XS100 3GB of Storage* Available RRP - 02/2005 - Archos Introduction - > A short insight into Archos. Archos was an established company in 1988. A storage data 'niche' was found in the market; by which they explored with different types of data components. It wasn't too long when Archos got into portable media players (PMP) and specialised in storage data for entertainment in audio and video. In February 2005, Archos launched the 3GB MP3 player 'Archos Gmini XS100'. Archos have been a global leader in portable technologies since the early 1990's. If, you are not aware of Archos; I can state that everyone in the Western world has certainly used their products and technologies on a daily basis. Anyone who has been through an electronic door while...

1st2thebar 07.11.2007 · Read review
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Review of Archos Gmini XS100 3 GB

Gmini - 4 GB - silver fox

Advantages: 4GB of MP3 data storage
Disadvantages: Earphones are flimsy

...*Archos Gmini XS100 4GB of Storage* 4,000 MP3 storage on your portable player. - What is Archos? - Archos was established in 1988; they found there niche market in portable components for entertainment and digital storage around about the same time as Apple; being one of the earlier pioneers in digital storage. In October 2005, Archos launched the MP3 player 'Archos Gmini XS100' ; which is a portable MP3 Player (very similar to an ipod) without the (UI) User Interface facilities, like many other Archos products specialise in. They have been a global leader in portable technologies Archos. If, you are not aware of Archos; I can state that everyone in the Western world has certainly used their products and technologies on a daily basis. Anyone who has been through an electronic door while on a shopping trip, or had had their...

1st2thebar 03.09.2007 · Read review
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Review of Archos Gmini XS100 4 GB

Gmini XS104 - 4GB - Charcoal Black

Advantages: Perfect unisex mp3 data storage
Disadvantages: smaller than the usual MP3 player device

...*Archos Gmini XS104 4GB of Storage* 4,000 song storage on your mp3 player. - What is Archos? - Archos was established in 1988; they found there niche market in portable components for entertainment and digital storage around about the same time as Apple; being one of the earlier pioneers in digital storage. In August 2006, Archos launched the MP3 player 'Archos Gmini XS104' ; which is a portable MP3 Player (very similar to an ipod) without the (UI) User Interface facilities, like many other Archos products specialise in. They have been a global leader in portable technologies Archos. If, you are not aware of Archos; I can state that everyone in the Western world has certainly used their products and technologies on a daily basis. Anyone who has been through an electronic door while on a shopping trip, or had had their credit...

1st2thebar 29.08.2007 · Read review
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Review of Archos Gmini XS104 4 GB

Gmini XS104 - 4GB - Pink explosion

Advantages: Portable music where-ever you go
Disadvantages: Variations of colours limited

...*Archos Gmini XS104 4GB of Storage* 4,000 song storage on your mp3 player. - Who is Archos? - Archos was established in 1988; they found there niche market in portable components for entertainment and digital storage around about the same time as Apple; being one of the earlier pioneers in digital storage. In August 2006, Archos launched the MP3 player 'Archos Gmini XS104' ; which is a portable MP3 Player (very similar to an ipod) without the (UI) User Interface facilities, like many other Archos products specialise in. They have been a global leader in portable technologies Archos. If, you are not aware of Archos; I can state that everyone in the Western world has certainly used their products and technologies on a daily basis. Anyone who has been through an electronic door while on a shopping trip, or had had their credit...

1st2thebar 28.08.2007 · Read review
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Review of Archos Gmini XS104 4 GB

Archos Gmini XS 202

Advantages: Fits into almost any pocket you might have!
Disadvantages: Supplied headphones can be uncomfortable.

...Are you a penniless teen with a desire for a large memory MP3? Well, this could well be the device for you. The Archos Gmini 202 XC MP3 (what a tongue twister!) is very small considering its memory, in fact, I have read that it is the smallest 20Gb MP3 on the market. The case consists of three metal layers: two plates (front and back) and a metal strip which runs round the edge of the device between the plates. The screen is about 3x3cm which I think is a decent size but it cannot display pictures, videos, data files stored, etc. because of its type. The 'DC IN' and USB ports are in the side of the MP3 player and are small enough to not cause any problems (although my key almost got stuck once). The ear/head phone port is on the top, possibly to accommodate for any MP3 cases you may wish to use to protect your player. However, because...

jokihughes 18.03.2006 (19.03.2006) · Read review
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Review of Archos Gmini XS 202 20 GB

Archos Gmini402 review

Advantages: Good quality, looks nice, easy to use, value for money!
Disadvantages: Screen can get scratched easily

...As a previous customer to Archos (i have brought the Gmini400) I was keen to try out their new product. Gmini402 is a device that plays videos, music, and you can view photos, it is small, stylish, and can fit easily into a pocket. The Gmini is very simple to use, there is no installation required, you simply plug it into your computer (via usb 2.0) and it appears as external hard drive, you can then simply drag and drop songs, videos and photos onto the device. Unplug it, and they appear. It is much less complicated than using I-Tunes or any other similar software. The sound quality is great, and there is an equaliser should you want to change the settings. The video quality is outstanding, when you get the device out of the box, it comes with an amazing tropical video that just looks breathtaking the vivid colours really stand...

gothicbob 09.08.2006 · Read review
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Review of Archos Gmini 402 20GB

Gmini - 4 GB - Coalman hands black

Advantages: 4 GB of MP3 data storage
Disadvantages: flimsy ear-phones

...*Archos Gmini XS100 4GB of Storage* 4,000 MP3 storage on your portable player BLACK. - Archos Introduction - > In the beginning. Archos was an established company in 1988. A storage data 'niche' was found in the market; by which they explored with different types of data components. It wasn't too long when Archos got into portable media players (PMP) and specialised in storage data for entertainment in audio and video. In October 2005, Archos launched the MP3 player 'Archos Gmini XS100' series; which is a portable MP3 Player (very similar to an ipod) without the (UI) User Interface facilities, (Touchscreen) like many other Archos products specialise in. They have been a global leader in portable technologies Archos. If, you are not aware of Archos; I can state that everyone in the Western world has certainly used their...

1st2thebar 21.09.2007 · Read review
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Review of Archos Gmini XS100 4 GB

Archos Gmini 400

Advantages: Plays music, video, games and shows photos (20gb)
Disadvantages: Will make all your friends jelous

...I brought the Archos Gmini 400 when i wanted to buy an mp3 player, i had considered almost every one (ipod mini was almost certainly going to be the one i chose) untill i stumbled up this little baby. The Gmini can do everything the average mp3 player can do, and a whole lot more! Videos photos and games! and for less than an ipod. It has 15hours battery whilst playing mp3s and 5hours when watching video. It can be hooked up to a tv and can be played though that. The display has vidid colours and you can choose your own background and theme (from any of your photos) The display shows all the mp3's information whilst playing and even shows the album art. The Archos Gmini is attached via usb cable, and no installation is required, it just appears like a flash usb memory stick, making it perfect for the transfer of files to or from...

gothicbob 14.10.2005 · Read review
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