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Following a press event, new 2007 Gen 5 series of media player and recorders from Archos’s house was introduced recently in both New York and Europe. Together with four new portable models of Archos Gen 5 line including Archos 105, 405, 605 and 705, company has launched its first set-top DVR. The gadgets seem to have left their excellent impression in the market right at the launch.
So, what’s so special about these portables and why they have got so much of hype? Well, big news goes here! These new Wi-Fi-enabled portables take in direct access to an online “Content Portal.” Furthermore, these portables include a Flash-supported Web browser option. You would love to know that the portal offers you pay-per-download CinemaNow movies and elegant touchcreen display of portables let you pick the movie of your choice and download it to the in-built hard drive. Bingo! No need of PC anymore.
Just for $ 30, the Opera browser option on these new Wi-Fi models comprise of a Flash plug-in. Users have given great reviews for the pre-production model that smoothly and flawlessly delivered their favorite YouTube videos. Especially, the option to toggle these videos to full screen added more spice to the linking of these Wi-Fi models. However, I would like to inform you that the iPhone can’t access or play the iTunes Store directly, in fact, the content needs to be synced from some host computer. Moreover, Flash support is usually found to be absent from the integrated Safari browser. Apart from optional paid plug-ins feature, these higher-end incredible Archos models are also supposed to offer customized widgets. Additionally, support for high-definition playback of 24-frame and 720p video adds more effect to the competence of the gadget.
It is reported that all the Archos portables have been scheduled to ship in the early September 2007. This lineup introduces four base models with multiple capacities and prices. Undoubtedly, these feature rich models are going to be a big time hit and rule the media player market. The entry level Archos 105 is a basic 2GB flash model with a very basic photo, audio and video playback, however, the model has a 1.8-inch OLED screen costing mere $90. Archos 605, another feature rich and excellent model starting at $170, makes an attractive pmp gadget that sports a 4.3-inch touchscreen with great resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. iPod comes with 4, 30 or 160 GB of storage. Cool and sound features. Tempting enough to make you buy! Well, what to wait for guyz?
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I have used Archos PVRs for a while. My last was the AV420. I honestly don’t see the purpose for them anymore unless you are traveling or commuting a lot. Mine collects dust.
And I don’t care for comparisons of every new touch-screen gadget to the iPhone as though the iPhone is threatened. It’s a phone, this is a PVR. From the Archos site, I cannot even play their Steve Jobs wannabe videos.
Just because this has wi-fi (very difficult to find solid, open wi-fi spots even in NYC) and Flash support doesn’t mean I NEED those things. A Tivo has more features than my DVR, but my DVR serves its purpose for me. Likewise, the iPhone serves its purpose for me. I miss 3G and Flash to-go, but I don’t want a brick in my pocket just to have it.
Now, if this Archos 5 Gen has a multiple purpose, like if I can use it as a hard drive and external monitor for my Canon XH A1 camcorder — consider it sold. But on the strength of Wi-Fi and PVR alone? Nah. I have Slingbox to sling my DVR programs wherever I am.
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