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[Suerte]

So my Archos Gmini 400 arrived today and I can safetly say, it is the sex.

The features:

• Play MP3, WMA, and WAV music files and record in stereo
• Store up to 300 hours* of music
• View album cover art on color LCD
• Transfer and store up to 200,000* JPEG images using built-in CompactFlash™ reader
• View photos on color LCD or TV
• Store and watch up to 80 hours* of videos and movies on color LCD or on a TV
• Play games

More info at: http://www.archos.com/products/overview/gmini_400.html

I can't believe they managed to fit all this into something so tiny, I was expecting it to be a lot bigger from the pictures on the website. Here's some (crappy) pictures I took of its size.

Sure the PSP is coming out relatively soon but for me this seems like a better option for a non-gaming (well, it can play Mophun games, but I'm not interested in them) pocket media player. 20GB of space, good battery life, discreet size (unlike the PSP which I fear will cry out "MUG ME PLEASE" as soon as I took it out my pocket) and TV out options. All for the same price as a 20GB model iPod, in the UK anyway.

Thank you so much Cockles for recommending it. *salutes*

 

[DaCocoBrova]

Does it play video?

 

[Suerte]

Does it play video?

"• Store and watch up to 80 hours* of videos and movies on color LCD or on a TV"

Yep, either on the inbuilt LCD or on a TV.

 

[Manics]

Too big to be an mp3 player. Looks cool though.

 

[COCKLES]

Glad you like it. Tis neat isn't it?



I arrived early for an appointment this morning and watched Star Wars in the lobby while I was waiting. Can't argue with that.

 

[Suerte]

Too big to be an mp3 player. Looks cool though.

Eh? It's the same size if not smaller than an iPod?!

Glad you like it. Tis neat isn't it?



I arrived early for an appointment this morning and watched Star Wars in the lobby while I was waiting. Can't argue with that.

Tis very neat indeed. Good call on watching Star Wars, I think I shall be watching some South Park episodes while I wait to go into my exam on Friday - screw last minute cramming!

 

[mrklaw]

Whats the res of the LCD? Thats seems the only downer compared to PSP, but after juggling with a 512MB memory stick, that 20GB is screaming out to me.

Assuming MPEG4, you'd probably only get about 40 hours on it at TV-able quality.




Did I just say 'only'?

 

[DaCocoBrova]

• Store and watch up to 80 hours* of videos and movies on color LCD or on a TV

You must've added that after the fact as I read that sh!t like 8 times and never saw any mention of video.

 

[Suerte]

Here's in "in-depth" tech specs for those interested:

Capacity: 20GB 1.8" Hard Disk - Store up to 300 hours of music, 200,000 photos or 80 hours of MPEG-4 videos*.

Interfaces: USB 2.0 high-speed, compatible USB 1.1, PC & Mac . Built-in CompactFlash™ Type I slot to accept CompactFlash™ memory cards or optional 4-in-1 CF adapter.

Music playback: Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 kb/s CBR & VBR, WMA (Including copy protected files with Microsoft PD DRM), WAV (PCM & ADPCM).

Music recording: Stereo sound in WAV (PCM & ADPCM) format.

Game engine: Mophun™ game engine - Playback on TV.

Photo viewer: JPEG (except progressives) or BMP - Download JPEG images through CompactFlash™ slot.

Video playback: MPEG-4 SP with MP3 or ADPCM stereo sound, up to 640x400 @ 30 f/s, AVI file format. Reads XviD and DivX®** 4.0 & 5.0. Play Music Video in MPEG-4.

Display: 2.2" LCD 220x176 pixels, 262 000 colours and TV output.

AV connections: Stereo analog Line In (via adapter included). Composite Video/ Earphone / Analog Line Out jack, SCART for European version. Built-in microphone.

Battery life: Up to 10 hours for music or 5 hours for video on built-in LCD.

Scalability: Download firmware updates from www.archos.com

Power source: Internal: Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries. External: AC charger/adaptor.

Dimensions: Approx. 10.6 x 6 x 1.7 cm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.7").
Weight: 160 g (5.64 oz).

System requirements: PC: Pentium® III 800 MHz or higher, Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000 or XP. 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended) with USB port and CD-ROM drive.
Mac: 9.2 or X (10.2.4) USB Manager version 1.2 or higher with USB port and CD-ROM drive.

 

[mrklaw]

Its got a bloody scart out too!

(don't go down tottenham court road.....don't go down tottenham court road)



Edit: I can buy it from Tesco and get 1000 free clubcard points!

 

[Suerte]

Its got a bloody scart out too!

(don't go down tottenham court road.....don't go down tottenham court road)



Edit: I can buy it from Tesco and get 1000 free clubcard points!

.... g'wan, g'wan, g'wan!