Archos TV+ 80 GB (Silver) | 
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| Brand: Archos
Category: CE
List Price: $249.99
Buy New: $219.00
You Save: $30.99 (12%)
New (28) Used (3) from $200.00
Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 20761
Color: grey
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Hard Drive Size: 80
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 10 x 1 x 6
MPN: 500970
Model: 500970
UPC: 690590509702
EAN: 0690590509702
ASIN: B000S6R93C
Release Date: October 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
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| Features:
| • | The Archos Content Portal allows you to download favorite movies, TV shows, and music without being tied to a computer. | | • | Record your favorite TV shows or series directly onto the TV+. | | • | Built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections. | | • | Includes a fully functional Opera Web browser with Flash video support. | | • | Store and view up to 45,000 songs or 800,000 images in JPEG, PNG, and BMP formats |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Consider yourself warned: Buy the Archos TV+, and you might never leave your sofa again. And really, why would you need to? This small box packs a punch, converting your TV into a gateway to movies, music, and information. 
Operate your TV+ using the lightweight and responsive infrared, QWERTY remote, which includes a nine-point mouse, and navigation buttons. View larger. | Record TV
Love your DVR, but hate the monthly fee? The TV+ puts you in charge of what you watch and when--and it's yours forever. Using the included TV Program Guide, you have the convenience of one-touch activation or the reliability of scheduled recording. Programming is stored directly on the Archos TV+ or transferred to an external hard drive or computer. Capable of recording from most any video source--including a satellite or cable box, VCRs, and DVD players--the Archos TV+ records in MPEG-4 and plays back in DVD (640x480) quality. Wi-Fi Connectivity
The TV+ transforms your television into a Wi-Fi entertainment center, combining your favorite movies with access to your favorite Web sites and online videos. You can stream movies, TV shows, and music stored on your computer, and with an optional plug-in, you can enjoy clips from your favorite online video sites. The included wireless QWERTY keyboard puts you in control, so you can surf to your heart's content--and download content directly to your TV+ using the new Archos Content Portal (ACP). ACP makes it possible to save your favorite media without a computer. 
Setting up is easy, with clearly labeled ports and jack. Built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet capability gives you options, and a USB 2.0 connection allows the Archos TV+ to be used as a hard drive for moving files on and off your PC. View larger. |
Access Movies, Video
In addition to storing and replaying your videos and recorded TV shows, you can use the built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet for on-demand video downloads through CinemaNow. The TV+ can play the most popular video formats: MPEG-4 and WMV. It plays protected WMV, MPEG-2, VOB, and H. 264 with optional plug-ins). 
Weighing in at less than 3 pounds, the Archos TV+ is a sleek addition to your entertainment center. Its small footprint belies its powerful performance and range of capabilities. View larger. | Music and Photos
Couple your best shots with your favorite tunes, then display them using transition effects. Not into sharing? Then put your 80 GB TV+ to work as an external hard drive: storing and organization up to 45,000 songs or 800,000 images. Transferring files from a PC or most mass storage devices is a breeze with the USB 2.0 high speed interface. Able to play all of the most popular music files (MP3, WAV, WMA and protected WMA, as well as AAC and AC3, with optional plug-ins), the TV+ also organizes your media. You can view by artist, album, type of music, and title, and you can create your own playlists. What's in the Box
Remote control, power supply, two audio RCA/RCA cables, two S-Video cables, user guide, connection sheet, legal and safety notice, and warranty sheet.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 WARNING FOR MAC USERS! July 11, 2008
Reykjavik (long island)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This product doesn't work on a Mac. I'm returning mine today. Its a shame too because the features that I was able to use looked great. But if you want it to watch your vid files from your computer on your TV (which I presume is what most people want it for since I can't imagine why any one would want to spend $220 to listen to music and look at low-res pictures on their TV) then this won't work. That is because it requires a special feature only found on Windows Media Player 11. Yes, Microsoft does make a WMP for Mac. Only problem is it only goes up to WMP 9 - which doesn't contain that required feature. Last I heard Microsoft has stopped developing it as well, so no chance that it will ever come out.
So if you have a mac and want to watch your ripped DVD's or video files on this, don't bother, it won't work. I suppose if you want it for the other features (TV web browser, movie rentals and widgets) then its probably a good product. But it seems like a pricey gadget just to browse the web on.
 An inexpensive and simple DVR June 16, 2008
Thomas A. Tag (Chicago, Il USA)
I wanted to replace a VCR with a simple DVR that did not require a monthly payment for service. The Archos TV+ met all my needs. It is simple to set up (use the online PDF manual) and record to your hearts content.
 It's OK June 2, 2008
Steven B. Stuart
It does access my files so I can play things. When I connected to my WiFi it offered a firmware upgrade that made the cursor go away. The only thing I can do is browse my files with a Windows Explorer type thing. No access to the harddrive in the unit without the cursor, and no way to use most of the features on this thing without it. As others have said: they won't help you. They won't respond to e-mail and their website doesn't let you ask without a special passcode - and they won't tell me how to create one because they don't respond to e-mails. Many video formats require that you purchase drivers...but I can't even do that because I can't create an account.
In summary: it plays OK. Life is better with this thing...I just wish they'd answer just a couple of questions.
WiFi is a must May 27, 2008
Juan Lopez
WiFi is a must with this product to get the full benefits. I don't have WiFi so not that great for my personal use. Actually difficult to set up. Better to purchase the Archos 504 or the such which is easy to use and set up.
What I've been looking for. April 28, 2008
Bullaguard (mn)
I've been searching for something like this for a long time. This does play my mp3 and most of my avi. file. I don't feel it's right to charge to get upgrades in software to play more files. Transferring took some time. I did have to restart my pc and the achos tv to get things to work right. It also freezes at point during transfer but does start again on it own. I don't plan on using the web feature. I don't even have it hook up to record at this time. I would like to just enter the time and starting like my old vcr to record something instead of selecting from a guide that I have to pay for after the first year. In all, This is a great box. The 80 gb should be enough for anybody since its next worked to your pc and allows external hard drive to be plugged in.
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