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Archos 7 160 GB Internet Media Tablet

Archos 7 160 GB Internet Media Tablet

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Brand: Archos
Category: CE

List Price: $449.99
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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 8 reviews
Sales Rank: 1320

Media: Electronics
Hard Drive Size: 160
Display Size: 7
Size: 160 GB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 0.6 x 4.3

MPN: 501211
Model: 501211
UPC: 690590512115
EAN: 0690590512115

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 160 GB capacity for up to 200 movies, 1.6 million photos, or 95,000 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

Accessories:

  • Belkin F8V234-WHT-APL Headphone Splitter
  • iHome IHM4S Portable Speaker Case for iPod and MP3 Players
  • Belkin TuneCast II FM Transmitter for MP3 Players (White)
  • MACALLY IceTune Stereo Speaker and Charger
  • Maxell P-13 Stereo FM Transmitter

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
ARCHOS, award-winning for its constant technology innovation and leadership in portable media players introduces a concept: the Internet Media Tablet. The ARCHOS 7 is the jewel of this range, redefining media on the move and offering customer uncompromised access to the Internet, media content and TV in a handheld device.With its built-in capabilities, your Internet Media Tablet becomes the ultimate way to surf the web. The amazingly sharp and high-resolution screen lets you navigate effortlessly through the web just like you would on a PC. Browsing becomes almost seamless with the ARM Cortex processor and the Adobe Flash 9 video support. Surfing on a handheld device has never been so fast and smooth. The full email application lets you read, write, download and send attachments, and manage your contacts.The ARCHOS 7 features an incredibly high capacity internal hard drive, in slim and sleek enclosures. Everything will fit in, and you can still have room for some more. You can download a vast number of music and video from the unique selection of renowned movie and music partners assembled in the Media Club. So you have plenty of movies to watch when youre away on a trip or in vacations. You can play movies in HD or DVD quality for the richest media experience on the go.Enjoy your ARCHOS content back on your TV, with the DVR Station. Schedule recordings in few clicks any TV program from you cable channels or your setup box, and choose when and where you want to watch them. Play back all your digital content from your ARCHOS 7 to your TV, even in HD quality, at 720p. With the TV snap-on, digital free TV is broadcast live on your Internet Media Tablet, wherever you are.

Amazon.com Product Description -- Posted August 19, 2008
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 160 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 200 movies on the 160 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
    Built-in FM receiver and microphone to listen to radio anywhere or make voice recordings. This item is not yet available at Amazon.com.
  • Protective Cases
    Protect your Archos and show your style with one of the many protective cases. This item is not yet available at Amazon.com.
  • 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 7 160 GB Internet Media Tablet, headphones, Archos USB cable, DVR Station adapter (DVR Station is sold separately), screen cleaning cloth, quick start guide, legal and safety notice.


Customer Reviews:   Read 3 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Big, but great   November 13, 2008
Dr. Jeffrey Schnitzer (Lexington, MA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I have the Archos 7 320 gig. The huge hard disk means I no longer have to worry if all my stuff will fit. I've never yet - it's only a month - had any problem at all with it - web surfing great, unbox works perfectly. They all work just fine. Picture is quite good and the sound level is high enough so you don't need earphones. I've even figured out a way to convert Itunes video. The wifi is neat - the other day it asked me if I wanted to upgrade my firmware - I said yes - and it did so with no connection to anything. Apparently, the battery is removable, but since I haven't seen anything from Archos about this, I haven't tried. It lasts for at least 3 movies, but it takes a while to charge it fully. The touchscreen lets you associate a click with each tap, is easy to use, simple to understand, and really works. Drawbacks - it does take fingerprints easily, but not badly enough so that it's more than a minor matter. Actually, the touchscreen really doesn't get at all smeared - unless of course you've been eating fried chicken with your hands (the only way to do it.) It's larger and heavier than any music/video player/recorder of which I know, but it fits into the inside pockets of a sports jacket, and the stand means that you don't have to hold it. It's not really portable like an Ipod or a 605, but it's not really made for that kind of portability. All-in-all a 9.5/10. Anyone who's seen it has lusted for it.


5 out of 5 stars Exactly what I wanted, no problems in a week   November 5, 2008
E. Douglas Jensen (Natick, MA USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I have the 605 WiFi 160 for travel, and love it. But the Archos 7 is a much better size for video obviously, in situations where you have room for it. I also travel with a Kindle. I put my Archos 7 in a Kindle slipcase, it leaves 1" of space at the top where I put my earphones. Both of those fit in a small sort of manbag that I keep with me on the plane when I put my carry-on overhead.

I have the 7 completely full with movies and TV shows (whole seasons) I never had time to watch, and many hundreds of MP3s. (Likewise with my Kindle, which has dozens and dozens of books). I could be stranded forever on airplanes and in airports and never run out of entertainment.

I do also carry the biggest capacity external lithium battery that has a USB output (biggest Tekkeon), and both AC and DC chargers for it and the other two devices. That fits in my manbag thing too. Barely.

I've been very pleased with the 7's performance, and have had no problems of any kind. I hope it stays that way, but I never had any problems with any of my previous Archos PMPs.



5 out of 5 stars I Love This Thing   November 5, 2008
Adam C. Jackson
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I just got both the Archos 7 (320 GB) and the 5 (250 GB) and I love them both. The 5 is slightly larger than my ZUNE and the 7 is slightly smaller than a DVD case. I like having the 7 for when i travel. I no longer have to carry a dvd player and a stack of dvd's with me when I travel out of town. I love the 5 because it is easy to take to class with me. I can record my favorite shows with the dvr station, check my email and surf thge web on the go, and so much more. Both devices have worked flawlessly so far. I will update this post if that changes.


1 out of 5 stars Archos 7 320   November 4, 2008
Jax K. Jenkinson
2 out of 5 found this review helpful

The unit did not work out of the box. The wifi did not work even after upgrading firmware to current version. I believe they sold units before debugged. I plan on waiting and getting once past beta. I think it will be a rocking product once working correctly.


2 out of 5 stars Broke in less then 24hrs!!!   November 1, 2008
Carnage (Orange County, Ca)
3 out of 7 found this review helpful

I recieved the archos 7 on the 30th. It worked amazing loved everything about it!! the next morning after letting it charge the speaker had a loud buzzing noise!! very loud!! Called archos (after 45 minutes on hold customer support sucks BEWARE!!!) the lady told me to return it & get a new one that its a hardware problem not software. So now i get to return it & go back on amazons waiting list! So just a warning to you guys on buying this right now from amazon. If it turns out faulty you are gunna have to wait to get another one. Looks like another month, if im lucky!!!

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