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Gmini 402ccArchos has announced the new Gmini 402cc Pocket Multimedia Center device. This is the first Portable Media Player (PMP) with a built in camcorder. Not only can you take your music, videos, and images with you, but you can not capture videos wherever you go.

The 402cc houses a 20GB hard drive that will let you capture up to 50 hours of video in MPEG4 SP format with VGA resolutions. There are five recording modes and you even get 2x digital zoom to capture things up close and personal. If you want to capture the moment in a still picture, you can do so with the built in 1.2 MP digital camera.

Similar to other PMP devices from Archos, the 402cc is a complete multimedia device giving you the ability to view and record videos, listen and record music, view and store digital images. It even has a game engine for game developers to write applications for.

However, it is the built in camcorder that will distinguish the 402cc from other competitors truly proving that one device can do it all. For more information on the Gmini, check out the Product Homepage on Archos's website.

Via Dapreview.net

Features:

Camcorder:
Record your personal videos in MPEG 4 format directly to your Gmini 402 Camcorder 20 GB* capacity. Five different modes are available for you to select the adequate resolution to your needs. In low mode, you may capture up to 50 hours1 of your personal videos and 13 hours1 in high resolution (VGA). The Gmini 402 Camcorder has also a digital zoom 2x. With DSC function, your Gmini 402 Camcorder can be used as a still camera allowing you to take photos with maximum resolution of 1.2 mega pixels.

Music Player:
Easily transfer songs from your PC and organize them with the enhanced ARCLibrary. Store up to 10,000 songs1 in the most used format such as MP3, WMA, WAV and protected WMA (PlaysForSure™ files). Customize your view by artist, album, type of music, title, year, and create play lists without having to use a computer. The Gmini 402 Camcorder also offers an audio recording application to record (encoding in real time) in WAV (PCM or ADPCM), from almost all analog stereo sources. You can also use the stereo microphone if you wish to record notes to yourself for easy access later.

Play Video:
Download videos from your PC using the high-speed USB 2.0 interface. Store up to 80 hours1 of video. Play MPEG-46 and WMV2, including protected WMV2 files. Play back on the 2,2" LCD or any external screen.

Photo Wallet:
Transfer photos directly from your digital camera or from another mass storage device using the built-in USB host connection, or from a computer using the high-speed USB 2.0 interface. Store up to up to 200,000 photos1. Organize photos in easy thumbnail or slideshow views, and watch them on the Gmini 402 Camcorder screen or any external display.

Connectivity:
The Gmini 402 Camcorder has a USB Host Port enabling you to copy, share, connect and transfer files directly from other powered mass storage devices such as digital cameras, card readers, USB keys, and powered portable hard drives. Play back directly any compatible contents on the external hard drive connected to your Gmini 402 Camcorder (no data transfer needed). The Gmini 402 Camcorder also features a high-speed USB 2.0 interface to connect your device to your PC or Mac and easily transfer contents. Additionnally, the TV output will allow you to enjoy photos and movies on any external screen.

PC Autosync:
Using the high-speed USB 2.0 interface, the Gmini 402 Camcorder will easily auto-synchronize this content with Windows Media® Player 10 each time you connect it to your PC, or convert your Windows Media® Player 10 library content to one of the many compatible formats (MP3, WMA, WAV, protected WMA, MPEG-46, WMV2 and protected Windows Media® Video2).

Play games:
Play popular Mophun™ games4 directly on the Gmini 402 Camcorder or on a TV. Demo games are included in the Gmini 402 Camcorder and you can purchase games on the ARCHOS Web site.

Tech Specs:
Capacity:
20 GB* Hard Drive.
Capture 50 hours1 of personal videos.
Store up to 80 hours1 of videos, 200,000 photos1 or 10,000 songs

Camcorder:
Encode in real time in MPEG 4 SP, CCD sensor, resolution for video: up to VGA, digital zoom 2x. 5 resolution modes: 500 Kbit/s, 1000 Kbit/s , 1500 Kbit/s, 2000 Kbit/s , 2500 Kbit/s

Digital Still Camera:
Resolution up to 1.2 mega pixels.

Video Playback:
MPEG-46 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/s2.

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.

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).

Game Engine:
Mophun™ game engine4.

Display:
2.2" TFT LCD 220x176 pixels, 262 000 colors.

Interfaces:
USB 2.0 high-speed device, compatible USB 1.1, PC & Mac.
USB Host port compatible Mass Storage Device.

AV Connections:
Stereo analog Line In (via adapter included). Earphones. Audio and Video line Out (TV output). Built-in microphone. Built-in camcorder and still camera.

Battery Life:
Up to 10 hours for music.
Up to 4 hours for video on built-in LCD.
Up to 2 hours for camcorder.

Scalability:
Download firmware updates from www.archos.com

Power source:
Internal: rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery.
External: AC charger/adapter.

Dimensions:
Approx. 10,6 x 6 x 1,7 mm - 4.1 x 2.3 x 0.7"

Weight:
Approx. 160 g - 6.64 oz

Minimum System Requirements:
• 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.

Package Includes:
Gmini 402 Camcorder, earphones, USB cable, USB Host adaptor, AC power charger, Quick Start Guide, Pouch.