Entered CNET Catalog: 03/20/2003
SKU: 0690590505070
Manufacturer: Archos Technology Inc.
Manufacturer description
The ARCHOS AV140 Video Recorder is the first handheld personal entertainment center. It combines a modular MP4 video player and recorder, MP3 music player and recorder, digital camera and camcorder, digital photo wallet and data storage in a compact device that fits in the palm of your hand. The AV140 Video Recorder is the first handheld MP4 video player on the market. You can now enjoy anywhere 80 hours of near-DVD quality MP4 video with MP3 sound. It has never been so easy to recorder video and then watch them wherever you are. Click the JBM Digital Video Recorder onto your Jukebox and record off your television, VCR or camcorder directly into MP4. To make recording even easier a remote control is supplied with the Digital Video Recorder. What you will playback is an AVI format file with MPEG4-SP VHS quality video and MP3 stereo sound. While a standard tape can only hold 2-4 hours of video, your Jukebox has a 80 hours capacity . More than enough to enjoy your favorite movies while on the move or, to take video information with you for your work. Complete MP3 functionality is included: record directly into MP3 from any audio source (stereo-set, computer etc.). The built-in microphone enables you to use the AV140 Video Recorder as a voice recorder providing 2,000 hours capacity. Listen to your MP3 tracks from the AV140 Video Recorder connected to your stereo set. You never need be without your favorite music as your entire CD collection fits on the Jukebox' hard disk, in the palm of your hand! The AV140 Video Recorder can store up to 400,000 photos for easy viewing by your family, friends, customers or colleagues. Connect your AV140 Video Recorder to a TV and view videos and photos at large screen size. The built-in color LCD will display crystal clear videos or photos, anywhere you go.User opinions
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Do Not Purchase
Pros: The Archos has a whole lot of features, but getting them to work is another story all together.
Cons: Battery life is very short and charging the unit is tricky at best, additionally , the firmware is sketchy, and the unit tends to shut off randomlly and then not want to start back up. Needs a lot of work. Don't buy it, I recommend a Dell MP3 player for P
out of 4 user reviews
Swiss Army Knife of Mp3/AV, w00t!
Pros: Functionality, drag and drop couldn't be easier, portable 40GB HD. I mainly use this as an mp3 player, but it's also great if you get the card reader add-on. I often save pics from my digicam to my AV140 while on vacation so I can take more pictures. I
Cons: A bit heavy, but not too bad. It also heats up quickly when the HD is active. Has some OS bugs (froze when browsing long file names) but was fixed when I upgraded the firmware. Wish you could change the LCD font.
out of 4 user reviews
Pretty cool, what I-Pod will be in a year.
Pros: video portability, 40 gigs, store digital picture, great Sound quality, attachment will allow it to be both a camcorder and camera!!!
Cons: ????
out of 4 user reviews
WOW This thing ROCKS!
Pros: Video, Music, Pictures! Record and play them all on your TV! Long battery life, cutting edge technology.
Cons: Kinda of heavy, interface is not very user friendly at first. Windows 98 not 'offically' supported, but doable with help from Archos.
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