Archos TV+ 250GB WiFi Digital Video Recorder

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★★★★☆
3.9

Low Price:

$179.99 at J&R Electronics

 

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$201.99 at B&H Photo Video

 

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Pros

  • Easy setup (2)
  • Easy to use (2)
  • Large capacity / good size (2)
  • Sleek design (2)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Portable (1)
  • Reliable (1)
  • Simple / intuitive controls (1)
  • Wifi access (1)
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Cons

  • Freezes up often (1)
  • Standard def resolutions (1)
  • Unreliable (1)
  • Wifi is too slow (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (4)
  • Office (2)
  • Television (2)
  • Dorm room (1)
  • Movies (1)
  • Tv 32 inches or less (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Super Warehouse

The ARCHOS TV+ is the first WiFi Digital Video Recorder that provides the easiest access to content- and the most advanced features of any DVR today. ARCHOS TV+ combines a WiFi Media Player with a high-capacity DVR for enjoying movies- music- photos- podcasts- Web video- the full Internet and more right on your widescreen TV. With up to 250GB of capacity on a multimedia hard drive- you can record hundreds of hours of video and transfer content via high speed to your ARCHOS Portable Media Players.

  • Product Description: Archos TV+- digital AV recorder
  • Device Type: Digital AV recorder
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 9.8 in x 6.5 in x 1.5 in
  • Weight: 2.9 lbs
  • Key Features: Digital audio player- digital audio recorder- digital photo viewer- external HDD function- video capture from external source- digital video player
  • Hard Drive: 250 GB
  • TV Standards Supported: NTSC- PAL
  • Supported Still Images Formats: BMP- JPEG- PNG
  • Supported Audio Formats: WAV- WMA- MP3
  • Video Playback Formats: MPEG-4- WMV
  • Video Capture Formats: MPEG-4 SP
  • External Control Devices: Remote control
  • PC Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB- Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX- IEEE 802.11g
  • Included Accessories: Remote control- 2 x audio cable- 2 x S-Video cable

Specification Description
Model 500973
UPC 690590509733
Audio Compression Standard(s) MP3, WMA, WAV
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Record and schedule your favorite TV shows and movies in high quality with the TV program GuideDownload movies, TV shows and music wi
Cables Included Audio cable (2), S-Video cable (2)
Capacity UOM mAh
Connector Type USB 2.0, WiFi (802.11g), aUdio(stereo analog), video (composite, S-video, component), ethernet
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Multimedia at its best.
Display Catalog Number 55027447
Enclosure Color Silver
End Product Indicator Yes
Included in the Box Archos TV+Power supplyAudio cable (2)S-video cable (2)Remote controlUser's guide
Inputs 1 x USB(USB 2.0 High-Speed Device), 1 x USB/B Mini 5 pin(USB 2.0 Host), 1 x S-Video(S-Video in), 1 x RCA(Audio in), 1 x Component(Component in), 1 x R
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Part Number 500973
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Model 500973
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Outputs 1 x USB(USB 2.0 High-Speed Device), 1 x USB/B Mini 5 pin(USB 2.0 Host), 1 x S-Video(S-Video out), 1 x RCA(Audio out), 1 x Component(Component out), 1
Power Device AC adapter
Product Depth 6.45
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer ¹Internet access required; fees may apply. ²On average; based on 3.5 minutes per song and 64kbps WMA, on 1,000kbps MPEG-4 A/V encoding
Product Height 1.45
Product Type DVRs
Product Weight 2.85
Product Weight UOM pounds
Product Width 9.84
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Supported Languages English
Technology IR
Upgradable Firmware Yes
Video Compression Standard(s) MPEG-4,. WMV

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Last update: Jul 16, 2009

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[11 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

Archos TV+ 250GB WiFi Digital Video Recorder Review

Buy it, try it, and then return it

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Easy To Use
  • High Capacity
  • Sleek Design
  • Wifi access

    Cons

  • Freezes up often
  • Standard Def Resolutions
  • Unreliable
  • Wifi is too slow

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Television
  • Tv 32 inches or less
 

"This device is unreliable. It heats up to the point where it freezes constantly. I set up a few recordings and nothing ever gets recorded because it freezes up. It can't play high def computer files in any format, and wifi is sluggish, I know it's not the signal, and it's not my internet connection …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Aug 20 2008
Frank
Bronx, NY
I am:
  • Gearhead
  • Professional
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $201.99
 

Archos TV+ 250GB WiFi Digital Video Recorder Review

How you use the product

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Easy To Use
  • High Capacity
  • Reliable
  • Sleek Design

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Dorm Room
  • Home
  • Movies
  • Office
  • Television
 

"Imagine that an Apple TV could record TV directly and not just rely on downloads from the Internet or synching with content on your computer. Well, you don’t have to wonder anymore. The Archos TV does it all. It’s an extremely versatile device and relatively reliable. It may get a little hot, but so …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 17 2008
Spudman
Los Angeles
I am:
  • Power User
Reviewed at:
Price: $201.99
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Archos TV+ 250GB WiFi Digital Video Recorder Review

3rd archos product

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • At Home
 

"best for using instead of a vcr or dvd r/rw for recording tv & dvds (i can move the files to my portable archos devices for viewing while i'm on the road). it can do a lot more, but i use it as a workhorse for recording video. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 16 2009
jj
knox, tn
I am:
  • Frequent Traveler
Reviewed at:
Price: $179.99
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Archos TV+ 250GB WiFi Digital Video Recorder Review

Good results for a good price

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy Controls
  • Lightweight
  • Portable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • At Home
  • Office
 

"Great quality "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 15 2009
Cristina
Miami, Florida
I am:
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $179.99
 
 
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