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PC Magazine have reviewed the impressive Archos AV700 portable video player, giving it a 4 of 5 rating
The Archos AV700 digital video recorder isn’t meant to be small. It’s meant to provide comfortable viewing on long trips, so it’s a biggest-of-breed device with a 7-inch widescreen LCD and either a 40GB or 100GB hard drive. Although not particularly cheap, the AV700 is impressive. Taking advantage of the extensive feature set requires a bit of tech savvy, though, and the complexity—combined with the $799.95 (direct) price for the 100GB model and $599.95 for the 40GB—may scare some people away. But early adopters and gadget freaks with deep pockets will love this attractive, versatile product.
Bottom Line
This is definitely an excellent solution for taking your video on long car or plane trips. The large 7-inch screen really sets the AV700 apart.Pros
Records video from analog sources. Excellent line-in audio recording. Sturdy feel. Big screen. Video playback is smooth and sharp on built-in screen and on TV. Good battery life. Replaceable battery.Cons
No calendar or contacts features.
Key Specs:
Display size: 7inch
Capacity: 40GB & 100GB
Dimensions: 4.2 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches, 20.8 oz
Audio formats: MP3, WMA, WAV
Video formats: MPEG4, WMV
Read source article: Archos AV700 review by PC Magazine
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“Archos AV 700 40 GB Mobile Digital Video Recorder” (Archos, Inc.)
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