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Archos AV 500 30 GB Digital Media Player

Archos AV 500 30 GB Digital Media Player

Overall Rating: Product Rating: 3.0

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Product Rating:Product Rating: 2.0
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Sadly Flawed and Ultimately Disappointing

by zimberto , May 27 '06
Pros: Lovely screen, huge hard disk
Cons: Audio sync issues, no hold switch, poor case.
The AV500 should have been a great product but ends up disappointing because of a couple of simple issues. The big screen is the best I’ve seen in personal video players, and the 100GB of storage is the biggest, but this isn’t enough to make up for a ...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
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"The absolute, very best PVP/PMP on the market as of 5/22/06, bar none!"

by monkboon , Jun 24 '06
Pros: 100GB Hard Drive, can backup personal DVD’s directly to unit, absolutely beautiful screen.
Cons: Somewhat expensive for some, external speaker is terrible, a FM tuner would have been great..
OK, first thing I want to point out is that I purchased my AV500 online for $395.95, no shipping or tax. Now that's out of the way, where do I begin? 2nd, this is for the 100GB model. Same thing, just more hdd space. I love this gadget. It almost ...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
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Good for TV on the road

by RJLON , Jan 15 '06
Pros: Good Quality, Reliable, Pocket Sized, 4hour battery life, large capacity, standards converter
Cons: White frame occasionally, FAT32 cannot handle high quality long films. Hangs on record set up.
This review relates to AV500-100 which has bigger drive than Av500-30. I bought this to replace my RCA 2780. I use it to record Movies and TV from Tivo and replay on planes, in airports and on hotel TVs. This review is limited to that functionality ...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
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Worth Every Cent and More!

by lisa3876 , Feb 07 '06
Pros: Excellent battery life, great picture, lots of storage
Cons: slightly bulky, sound quality could be a little better
All I have to say is W.O.W! Weighing in at only 12 ounces this is a powerful gadget. If you are looking for a portable DVD/TV for the road this is the one for you. I already own the Archos Gmini 400 but after finally learning how to put video on it, I ...
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Good product, HORRIBLE support

by mbmadden77 , Jun 28 '06
Pros: Outstanding for watching video.
Cons: Not good for audio/music. Support is an unmitigated, unholy NIGHTMARE.
The AV500 is great as a video-watching device. I use it to watch movies, and its gorgeous screen works very well for that purpose. However, it's not good at all for listening to music for a few reasons: you can't carry it in your pocket and easily ...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0
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Best PVP Available But Still Lacking

by geoffsmith1981 , Jun 27 '06
Pros: Bright Screen, Records great from TV, Good battery life
Cons: Windows Play For Sure, Still expensive, Cheap case, No Stand
I previously owned the Archos AV420 and loved the unit. Upgrading to the AV530 provided 50% more space and a larger brighter screen. For a long plane flight or road trip, this is the ...
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Awful Customer Service
by kibison ,Jun 03 '06
Pros: Good product when it operates properly
Cons: Horrible customer service and tech support
If you buy this product, then pray you never have any problems. I have been waiting 8 weeks for an RMA number. I send an email everyday. I have tried calling but tech support puts me on hold for 45 minutes then disconnects.
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