ARCHOS Gmini 402 Pocket Multimedia Center
As we wait to see if Apple will actually come out with a video iPod device, I can't help but wonder if they'll be able to stand up to Archos' line of portable video multimedia devices. The recently released ARCHOS AV 700 mobile Digital Video Recorder offers direct TV recording and cinema on the go, with 40 or 100GB that can store up to 400 hours of video or 250 movies, but, it is kind of large and too big for your pocket (7-inch screen). Well, now ARCHOS has introduced the Gmini 402 Pocket Multimedia Center for Video, Photos and Music on the go... and it's nice and compact.
The ARCHOS Gmini 402 is designed for media enthusiasts who want to take their video, photos and music with them on a stylish pocket-sized device. With its sleek metallic design, the Gmini 402 measures only 4.17" x 2.37" x 0.69" and is 5.64 ounces, yet offers the largest hard drive capacity and color LCD screen for a product of its size. The latest in the ARCHOS Gmini line of music players offers an extensive list of features, including:
* Storage for up to 80 hours of video, 200,000 photos or 10,000 songs.
* Autosync with Windows Media® Player 10 allows for easy transfer of media from the PC.
* Transfer photos directly from digital cameras(2) using the USB host port.
* Allow DVD-quality movie playback and photo viewing on the screen or on the TV.
* Play DivX®(3), MPEG-4(3) and Windows Media Video(4) files.
* Play MP3, WMA and protected WMA audio files.
* Supports Microsoft PlaysForSure download and subscription services to allow easy transfer and playback of music or videos acquired from PlaysForSure-compatible online stores.
* Synchronize or download files from either the PC or Macintosh.
The ARCHOS Gmini 402 is available now at select retailers and online, and is priced at $329.95 in the United States. We'll see if the Apple video iPod will do better in terms of options...if it is ever released!
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Archos Gmini 402 Pocket Multimedia Center Press Release
