Archos 7 320 GB Internet Media Tablet

Archos 7 320 GB Internet Media Tablet
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Archos 7 320 GB Internet Media Tablet
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Manufacturer: Archos
Brand: Archos
Edition: Personal Computers
Model: 501160
Publisher: Archos
Studio: Archos
Music Label: Archos
Product features:
  • NOTE: For best experience, fully charge your device before turning it on (about 8 hours)
  • 320 GB capacity for up to 400 movies, 3.2 million photos, or 190,000 songs
  • Up to 39 hours music and 10 hours video playback time on a single charge
  • 7-inch TFT LCD touchscreen; 800 x 480 pixel resolution; 16 million colors
  • Video support: MPEG-4, WMV, and M-JPEG; Audio support: MP3, WMA, Protected WMA, WMA pro 5.1, WAV; plug-ins available for further video and audio format support
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Customer Review: Two Thumbs Up
Summary: 5 Stars

First let me say that I have been the proud owner of an Archos AV 700 for the last three years. Loaded with an assortment of movies and TV shows it has been my constant companion on vacations, while waiting for my car to be serviced, and any time I have had the misfortune of accompanying my wife when she shops for clothing. The screen resolution was never very good, but that was always quickly forgotten because of the enjoyment delivered. Recently I was pondering an the upgrade to the 705 for its larger hard drive and better screen resolution. However, these improvements did not seem to justify the expense so I decided to go all the way and purchased the Archos 7 320 GB, and I haven't been able to put the thing down.

Screen resolution is very good to excellent, and the device is capable of rendering most video formats, which is a huge improvement over my AV 700. It will be a very short time however, before a failed playback prompts you to spend $20 on the cinema plug-in (Play movies in MPEG-2/VOB format with AC3). The touchscreen took some getting used to until I realized it responded to a fine point rather than the pad of my finger. A stylus from your phone, your fingernail, or the plastic end of a pen with point withdrawn all work well. The image when Web browsing can be repositioned with a sweeping motion similar to the iPhone or iPod touch. When viewing images one can point at a particular spot and zoom will occur at this position. Unfortunately, unlike the Apple products there is no position sensor, so switching between upright and landscape images requires a vertical finger sweep instead of simply rotating the device.

WiFi response is good and makes most Web browsing respectable. As flash flv files can be played, the majority of popular video streaming sites are viewed without problems. The WiFi also unlocks what is perhaps the most powerful aspect of the "7", and that is its networking capability. In hind sight I might have elected to buy the smaller hard drive model because by setting up media sharing in Windows Media Player 11 I have access to every video, picture, or MP3 on my network, without having to transfer them to the Archos. Viewing response of a networked video is indistinguishable from one on the device itself.

Lastly, I purchased the TV Dock so I can play videos on a TV which is necessary for group viewing. It was not very expensive but should have been included with the Archos and does not come with a remote control. Like the days of my youth I need to get off my butt and walk across the room to skip ahead, pause or change the video. I did not purchase the DVR station as my old AV 700 came with that ability as an included feature.

Description of Archos 7 320 GB Internet Media Tablet

pThe ARCHOS 7, with is stunning 7 screen, is the best travel companion you can imagine. With a huge disk capacity and an incredible viewing comfort, combined with Internet and TV capacity in a handheld device, it will accompany your travels and holidays and replace any other multimedia player you were using so far./p
Archos, award-winning for its technology innovation and leadership in portable media players now introduces a new concept: the Internet Media Tablet (IMT). The Archos 7 is the jewel product of this new line, bringing you a new way to enjoy Internet, your media, and TV--all in a handheld device. It redefines the high-end portable device with its ultra-thin design, black stainless steel body, and high-resolution 7-inch touchscreen. Plus, it boasts the horsepower of a laptop, thanks to its ARM Cortex superscalar microprocessor.

Enjoy Internet, your media, and TV in a handheld device with a 7-inch touchscreen. Click to enlarge.

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Buy or rent media from the Archos Media Club, surf the Web, and enjoy your music, photos, and videos anywhere, anytime.

Ultra-slim at just half an inch deep. Click to enlarge.

Uncompromised Web Surfing in the Palm of Your Hand
With an 800-pixels-wide resolution and a 7-inch screen, you can browse the Web just as you would on your PC--no need to zoom in and out, the web pages are fully displayed on the Archos screen. Plus, with Adobe Flash 9 video support, you can natively browse video-sharing websites, such as Dailymotion and YouTube. The Archos IMTs boast enough processing power to surf the Web on the go, giving you the same browsing experience as your laptop. No more endless waiting for the page to load; just grab your Archos 7 and check the latest news right away. Your PC wouldn't have even finished booting up by the time you've put the Archos back in your bag. Once connected to a Wi-Fi or 3.5G network, the included email software lets you to stay in touch no matter where you are. Check your email (compatible with POP/IMAP) whenever you want, view or send attachments (only compatible formats), and store them.

Download hundreds of useful and fun widget applications and then put your favorites on the Archos home screen. Check the traffic or the weather without having to start a new application. In less than three clicks, you can access nearly 1,000 Web TV channels, more than 10,000 Web radio stations, and 100,000-plus podcasts. There's no downloading wait time. Radio and TV start streaming right away from a worldwide list of traditional and independent radio and TV stations.

Your Digital Library in a Thin Handheld Tablet
The Archos Media Club remains the easiest way to get video and music content on the go. With an even richer library with new partners and the biggest industry players, the Media Club lets you discover a large library of movies, documentaries, music, and games. Buy or rent your entertainment in a couple of clicks and start watching it on your Archos 7. Enjoy a great multimedia experience on the go with the high-resolution touch screen. The 7-inch screen lets you comfortably share a movie or TV show with someone else, and with the Hi-Def Video plug-in, you can enjoy HD video support for the first time on any portable device. View your photos in high resolution and make slide shows with music and transition effects for viewing on the Archos tablet or TV. Don't leave any song from your music collection at home when you travel--the Archos 7 lets you bring along up to 190,000 songs and offers you advanced functions, such as playlist creation and album cover display. Listen to your music while surfing the Web.

You won't get bored in the train, car, or plane anymore, thanks to the fun Flash games. Premium games (strategy, sport, action) are purchasable directly from your Archos Tablet on www.archos.com. Plenty of others are downloadable for free on the Web. When you're at home and want to watch a movie or listen to music stored on your PC, just browse the device's hard drive wirelessly and enjoy the files without transferring them. Just stream it via your Wi-Fi network and play it immediately on your Archos.

Experience the Best TV at Home or on the Go
With the optional DVR Station, you have the perfect match for your Archos at home and on the go. Schedule and record TV shows and movies in one step using the included remote control. Just locate the TV show on the program guide grid and make a recording to enjoy later at home on your widescreen TV or in the palm of your hand.

It will also turn your TV into a real multimedia platform connected to the Web. Enjoy all the Archos functions on the big screen of your living room. Watch your movies in HD (with the HD plug-in), listen to your music, share your high-resolution pictures, play games, or surf the Web.

Technology Meets Design
Any difficulties with portable screens are a thing of the past with the Archos 7's large 7-inch screen. You'll be fully immersed in your movies either alone or with others. Access all of your Archos functions without having to press a single button. The touchscreen technology ensures the most instinctive and direct way to access your movies, view your pictures, listen to your music, or browse the Web. Thanks to the 320 GB capacity, you won't have to choose just a few movies to take with you when you go on vacation--take them all! Store 400 movies on the 320 GB Archos 7.
Plug-ins: Add even more capabilities to your Archos 7

Free with registration:

Web browser: Open up your Archos device to the full power of the Internet with a full-fledged Internet browser. Surf the Web via the Opera web browser with Adobe Flash 9 video support.
Web TV & Radio: Receive via the Internet nearly 1,000 Web TV channels and more than 10,000 Web radio stations. Select your stations by popularity, genre, country, etc. from the Archos video and audio browsers.
TV Program Guide: Easily schedule your recordings with the TV Program guide embedded in the tablet. A couple of clicks are enough to check the scheduler, get instant information about the program selected, and schedule the recording.
Available for purchase:
  • Hi-Def Video plug-in for playing HD movies in 720p resolution at 24 f/s MPEG4 and WMV formats.

  • Cinema plug-in for playing movies in MPEG-2/VOB format with AC3 sound (or 5.1-surround sound via the SPDIF output on the optional DVR Station). Copy/paste your DVD movies from your computer to your Archos.

  • Video Podcast plug-in for playing video podcasts in H.264 MPEG4 format and AAC audio files.

  • TVportation plug-in for broadcasting your live TV to your portable device--such as a Smartphone, laptop, or Archos Wi-Fi player--anywhere in the world via a Wi-Fi connection.

  • 3.5G Ready plug-in for enjoying Internet everywhere via the 3.5G-HSDPA GSM network by connecting a 3.5G-HSDPA dongle to a Mini Dock or Battery Dock USB port.

The new graphical interface has been designed for easy finger touch control. Reach the main functions with only a tap, return anytime to the home screen and use the search function to easily find your video or music files. Add shortcuts to your favorite files and display them directly on the Archos home screen for quick access. Additionally, you can now bring your home screen background to life with the new animated wallpapers.

Finally, you'll be sure to enjoy PC-like performance with the world's first implementation of the ARM Cortex superscalar microprocessor.

Add-ons--Enhance Your Archos 7

  • DVR Station
    Record TV, play video back to your TV, and charge your Archos device via the DVR Station. With the included TV Program Guide, scheduling and recording from your satellite receiver, cable box, Digital TV adapter has never been so easy. You also can surf the Web or stream web video to your TV while comfortably laid back on your couch using the included remote control as a keyboard and mouse pointer.
  • DVR Snap-on
    Record from most any audio or video analog source on the move with the DVR Snap-on, a small device that's no bigger than a pack of gum.
  • Mini Dock
    Transfer your files directly from USB keys, digital cameras, or other portable media players with the Mini Dock. Quickly charge your Archos with the included charger/adapter. Play video out to your TV with video output in high quality S-Video or standard quality composite.
  • Extra Battery
    Double the battery life of your Archos 7 with an extra battery.
  • Battery Dock
    Benefit from all the great features of the Mini Dock and get extended playback with the built-in backup battery.
  • Helmet Cam
    Turn your Archos into a hands-free digital camcorder with the Helmet Cam, perfect for sports and family fun.
  • FM Remote
    A built-in FM receiver and microphone on the FM Remote let you listen to radio anywhere or make voice recordings.
  • Protective Cases
    Protect your Archos and show your style with a protective case.
  • TV Snap-on (Available by end of 2008)
    Watch live digital TV right on your Archos, record, and enjoy the time-shifting function.

What's in the Box
Archos 7 320 GB Internet Media Tablet, headphones, Archos USB cable, DVR Station adapter (DVR Station is sold separately), power adapter/charger, screen cleaning cloth, quick start guide, legal and safety notice.

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