Archos AV 700 TV: Portable Digital TV Player and Recorder
Archos became the first to release a combo portable digital TV receiver and recorder, offering PVR capabilities when you are on the move. The AV 700 TV also comes with two antennas and two DTT (digital terrestrial TV) tuners to receive and record free digital TV.
The Archos AV 700 TV features a large 7" screen for comfortable TV viewing. The dual antenna system is effective in significant reception enhancement which allows you to watch TV even when in a speeding car (as long as you are not the driver, that is). The recording part can record directly onto the device in MPEG-2 standard. It is also capable of looking up electronic program guides for scheduled recording.
Now, what would be a good use case for the recording? Let's see. Suppose you are sitting in the passenger seat and you come across an interesting show that your aunt would love to watch. So you turn on the recording and
With 40GB storage capacity, you have ample space for nearly 35 hours of digital TV programs, 160 hours of PC videos or 20,000 songs. Take your pick. Priced at €699, the Archos AV 700 will be available in May from Archos' online storefront.
According to Henri Crohas, the AV 700 TV is the perfect companion this summer with the football World Cup in full swing, so you can record a match while at work and catch it on the way back home.
Archos AV 700 TV Features:
- 7" color wide screen
- 40 or 100 GB hard drive
- Easy setup Pod for TV recording & video playback
- Control your VCR, Cable or Satellite receiver
- Record directly TV or make scheduled recordings
- Photo wallet & music player
- Enjoy up to 400 hours of video1 or 250 movies1 on the go
Archos AV 700 TV Specifications:
| Display: | 7" LCD 480x234 pixels, 262 000 colours and TV output. |
| Video recording: | MPEG-47 SP and stereo sound, optimised resolution for TV up to 640x480 @ 30 f/s, in AVI format |
| Video playback: | MPEG-47 SP with B-Frames with stereo sound. Near DVD quality up to 720x480 @ 30 f/s (NTSC), 720x576 @ 25 f/s (PAL), AVI file format. WMV9 (including protected files) up to 352x288 @ 30 f/s, and 800 KBit/s4. |
| Music recording: | From an analog source in stereo sound for WAV (PCM & ADPCM) format. |
| Music playback: | Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 kb/s CBR & VBR, WMA (including protected WMA files), WAV (PCM & ADPCM). |
| Photo viewer: |
JPEG (except progressives) or BMP. Download photos from computer through USB 2.0 port. Transfer photos from digital camera3 through USB Host port. |
| AV connections: |
Earphones / Audio & Video line out. TV pod with video pass through, AV in & out cables (SCART In & Out for European version) and IR emitter cable for tuner control of VCR, cable box or satellite receiver. |
| Speaker: | Built-in speakers. |
| Interfaces: |
USB 2.0 high-speed device, compatible USB 1.1, PC & Mac. USB Host port compatible Mass Storage Device. |
| Battery life: |
Up to 30 hours6 for music. Up to 4 hours6 for video on built-in LCD. Removable battery (additional battery optional) |
| Scalability: | Download firmware updates from www.archos.com |
| Minimum system requirements: |
For TV, VCR, Cable box, or satellite receiver connection: Audio & video in/out RCA jacks (connection TV cable(s) provided in box - including SCARTs for EU version) For computer connection: • Minimum computer configuration: PC with Windows® ME, or 2000, and USB 2.0 port. Macintosh® G3 with MAC OS v10.2.4 or higher, Macintosh® G3 and USB 2.0 port. • Minimum configuration for Playsforsure™ content: PC with Windows® XP SP1 or higher operating system, Windows Media® Player 10 or higher, and USB 2.0 port. |
| Power source: |
Internal: rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery. External: AC charger/adapter. |
| Dimensions: | Approx. 10.7 x 20.9 x 1.9 cm - 4.2" x 8.2" x 0.8" |
| Weight: | Approx. 590 g - 20.8 oz |
| Package includes: | AV 700, USB 2.0 cable, USB host adapter, AC adapter & charger, stereo headphones, protective case, user guide, TV Pod, remote control (with batteries), audio/video cables (SCART in and SCART out for European version). |
Stumble It! | Posted by Paul on March 16, 2006 4:14 AM
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