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Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 94 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Archos
Part number: 500679
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Product Summary
Archos AV500 Mobile DVR (30GB)
price range: $376.57
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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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 94 reviews
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39 out of 40 people found this review helpful
"The Archos AV500 is an amazing piece of equitment."
by karateguy29 on October 8, 2005
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18 out of 18 people found this review helpful
"I love this thing! If you ride a bus or train, get one!"
by khammo01 on October 12, 2005
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16 out of 16 people found this review helpful
"Almost perfect PVR. A gadget lover's dream."
by swampass2 on November 7, 2005
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Specifications
- 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
Product series
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Archos AV500 Mobile DVR (30GB)
Price: $376.57
Manufacturer: Archos
Specs: Digital AV recorder, 4.9 in x 0.7 in x 3 in, LCD 4 in - Color, MP3, WAV, WMA, Protected WMA (DRM), AVI, WMV, MPEG-4, MPEG-4 SP, 9 oz
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Archos AV500 Mobile DVR (100GB)
Manufacturer: Archos
Specs: Digital AV recorder, 4.9 in x 0.9 in x 3 in, LCD 4 in - Color, MP3, WAV, WMA, Protected WMA (DRM), AVI, WMV, MPEG-4, MPEG-4 SP, 11.1 oz
Manufacturer info
- Archos
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.archos.com
- Address: 3A Goodyear, Irvine, CA. 92618
- Phone: 1-949-609-1400
- Email: info@archos.com
- Fax: 1-949-609-1414
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