Archos Archos TV+ 160GB WiFi Digital Video Recorder 500973
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- Brand: Archos Technology
- Part Number: 500973
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| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 15, 2008 Type: User Review |
Horrible device
I was a huge archos fan after I picked up a portable unit from them a few years ago. It was great. So I bought this as soon as it was available. Its horrible. I only was ever interested in playing back video with it. Not playing music or not...
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 1.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: May 23, 2008 Type: User Review |
Great Device, still a little rough around the edges
I've had this device for over a month now and here are my impressions.
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 4.00/5 |
| From: Circuit City Reviewed by: Dave Location: Gainesville, Florida Posted: May 22, 2008 Type: User Review |
Fairly new product, needs a little work
Haven't really had a chance to use this product too much yet. However, in the setup, they need to supply more cables. The setup assumes that you will be using S-video cords for your connections. However, not all electronic equipment uses S-video. If
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 3.80/5 |
| From: Circuit City Reviewed by: Marc Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posted: May 10, 2008 Type: User Review |
Intuitive interface, great capabilities
I wanted a media server to pair up with a 1 TB Buffalo LinkStation NAS, and first picked up the Buffalo LinkTheater at Circuit City but was sorely disappointed with the LinkTheater - the user interface was painful to use, both from an intuitive stand
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 4.50/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Mar 25, 2008 Type: User Review |
Great networked DVR
I have many Archos products and the gen 5 series is the best of the lot. Archos TV+ is everything they promised. You can network it with your computer or other Archos wifi enabled units. The TV+ does not include a tuner so you will need a tuner...
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4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Mar 25, 2008 Type: User Review |
Not yet completely matured
After 3 weeks of using this device, I have mixed feelings towards it:
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 3.00/5 |
| From: Laptopmag Reviewed by: Laptopmag Expert Posted: Mar 17, 2008 Type: Expert Review |
In a valiant attempt to dethrone the Apple TV as the best digital media adapter for the living room, the Archos uses a ?throw everything at the wall?? approach with its TV+ Wi-Fi DVR. In addition to streaming video and music, this device
PROS: Built-in DVR Good streaming ability Can sync recordings to Archos media players
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| From: Amazon Posted: Mar 16, 2008 Type: User Review |
Has potential, but purposely hobbled by Archos to get more money
OK, first here's what the Archos TV+ will NOT do (as there is a lot of confusion out there)
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3.00/5 |
| From: Activehome Reviewed by: Activehome Expert Posted: Feb 27, 2008 Type: Expert Review |
We recently looked at the Linksys DMA2200 a media streamer with excellent usability, but one that also required a Vista PC with Media Center to be running. The TV+ from Archos is similar as it can act just like a standard media streamer, grabbing co
PROS: Easy to use Built-in hard drive Qwerty keyboard on remote
CONS: Full functionality costs extra Slow web browsing Cant handle HD
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| From: Amazon Posted: Feb 15, 2008 Type: User Review |
Archos TV
Good product and compact! I was looking at purchasing the Apple Tv for quite sometime, but I was waiting to see if Apple Tv would incorporate web surfing. I mean isn't it a computer after all? Shouldn't I have the ability to browse the...
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4.00/5 |
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