Archos Gmini 400 (20 GB) Digital Media Player

Pros: Tons of space, useful variety of features, international plug adapters a great bonus.
Cons: Overly expensive accessories; user interface not exactly intuitive; HD lags from idle to spin.

Since deploying to Kuwait, I have gained a new perspective on the intrinsic value of the Gmini 400. True, I got it with deployment in mind, but it wasn't until I left my lovely home station in Wiesbaden, Germany, and came over here that I truly realized ...

Pros: Small, Portable, CF Slot, Video Line Out, Mic, 20 Gigs, Mophun Games, 220x176 px Screen
Cons: No carrying case, no video recording, no built-in speaker, battery life is so-so, Video converting

I purchased the Archos Gmini 400 only 2 weeks ago but I am thrilled with it and I feel I have had enough experience with it to write a review. The Gmini is the newest Audio/Video player in the Archos Gmini series. It's the first to play video and is ...

Pros: Great sound, small size, EQ, color screen, WMA, direct record, MPEG Videos, See more below
Cons: 20GB max, No Speaker, durability is suspect, navigating, loose power socket fit

ARCHOS Gmini 400 V 1.2.0 (Oct/2004) Note: this review was done using the 2nd Firmware update V1.2.0 SOME HISTORY: The Personal Jukebox, or PJB, was created as a prototype personal audio appliance by Compaq's Systems Research Center (SRC) and Palo ...

Pros: Small, good battery life for a video player
Cons: Fussy video player, no brightness control, no case included, poor FM tuner/remote (optional)

You will read many good reviews about the Archos Gmini 400, but this probably won't be one of them. After reading so many good reviews myself, my expectations were high; in retrospect too high. I have been interested in video encoding for a few years ...

Pros: Audio, video and photo at an increasingly reasonable price
Cons: May already be obsolete

When I decided to get an mp3 player, the one thing I knew for sure was that I didn’t want an iPod. I know they look sexy, but there is something just too generic about them. They’re almost too perfect. Plus I had had a look at iTunes and I didn’t like ...

Pros: Music and video quality Colorful and vivid screen Feature set fantastic The ultimate gadget
Cons: NOT user friendly (those looking for something a monkey could use need not apply)

I, like so many others, have been searching for the perfect MP3 player for me, One that combines fantastic sound, intuitive design, a wealth of features, and a modest price for all of the above. Needless to say, this has been an exhaustive search. As you ...

Pros: Small, powerful, easy to setup, works just like a harddrive, CF slot!
Cons: Interface is a bit difficult

It's been a little while since our last mp3 player review, and for good reason! Back in November 2004 I had raised a fair bit of hell by slamming the iPod (h ttp://www.epinions.com/content _160217140868). I guess it was ...

Pros: Size, looks, flash media support, mounts as hard drive, sound and video quality, user interface.
Cons: Wishlist: bigger hard-drive, BlueTooth support, buttons allocations could improve (e.g. next song, next album)

I was looking for a hard drive based MP3 player with the capability to back-up photos from my digital camera (have the older Sony D717 which uses Memory Stick, limited by 256MB, need around 2-4 GB when traveling). The important for me, was that device ...

Pros: Light and pocket sized. Plays video smoothly. Screen looks great. More features/cheaper than iPod Photo.
Cons: No case. Battery life somewhat short. No replaceable battery.

I was in the market for a new MP3 player, and when I read the specs of this thing I was fascinated by the possibility of carrying around my own personal video player. I had been messing around with video editing for a while(mixing my own DVDs, etc.), so ...

Pros: Nice color screen, downloads CF cards, reviews photos, cheaper, use as hard drive.
Cons: Interface could be easier, needs user-replaceable battery.

This is my second Archos product, (see h ttp://www.epinions.com/content _173011406468 ) and I unhesitatingly recommend it to anyone who asks. Sure, the iPod is a pretty, white thing with a big sexy click wheel. But if ...

Pros: Size, Sound, Screen sharpness and quality, Storage capacity
Cons: Headphones are weak and no carrying case!

I’ve wanted a good MP3 player for a long time. I like to research everything before I buy so began the MP3 player research. What I found out was that there are waaaay better players than the IPOD. The Archos GMINI 400 is not the only one out there ...

Pros: Lightweight, TV Out, Sharp LCD Display & Plenty of Storage
Cons: Case Not Included

After reading reviews about this product I knew it was for me. After I received it I have loved it even more! First the "Wow" factor from others is one of the benefits, but with 20 Gb of storage for photos, music & Videos its the Ultimate player! No special software is needed to move the files over either just drag and drop. It can also be use as a backup for files too!