CaP'N GRuNGe Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 (edited) I've been thinking about getting an iPod for a while, but ran into one of these and it looks kinda cool: Archos 504 They have one with the DVR docking bay bundled together on sale at Target for $340, normally $400. The thing that caught my eye with this is how you can record off TV/DVD onto the unit with the docking bay (can iPod do that easily?) and the size of the video screen is larger at 4.3 inches. This one has 40GB. There are other models with even high storage but I can't see needing more for the additional price. There are even models with WiFi but I don't think I'm going to go that hi-tech yet. This unit would store my music library easily and play with the video feature from time to time. And yes, this unit is quite large. No where near as compact as the I-Pod. But i don't really care about that. My question is, I guess, does anyone have one of these or at least familiar with them? Do you like it? Is iPod still the way to go? Edited March 20, 2007 by CaP'N GRuNGe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CaP'N GRuNGe Posted March 30, 2007 Author Share Posted March 30, 2007 (self) pity bump... Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 It's a good machine. Apple crap is way over-priced, and to restrictive (can you tell I have never been an Apple fan). I'm more of a Creative Labs guy. Check out their Zen product line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I used to have a RCA Lyra Jukebox that was a little larger recorded off of TV/DVD and had 20gigs of storage, also had a compact flash card spot for easy picture transfer. I liked it a lot but for my money the size and ease of use of the Ipod is the way to go. This is the one I used to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I've been thinking about getting an iPod for a while, but ran into one of these and it looks kinda cool: Archos 504 They have one with the DVR docking bay bundled together on sale at Target for $340, normally $400. The thing that caught my eye with this is how you can record off TV/DVD onto the unit with the docking bay (can iPod do that easily?) and the size of the video screen is larger at 4.3 inches. This one has 40GB. There are other models with even high storage but I can't see needing more for the additional price. There are even models with WiFi but I don't think I'm going to go that hi-tech yet. This unit would store my music library easily and play with the video feature from time to time. And yes, this unit is quite large. No where near as compact as the I-Pod. But i don't really care about that. My question is, I guess, does anyone have one of these or at least familiar with them? Do you like it? Is iPod still the way to go? You might wait a couple of months and get an iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I don't know what you heard about me But Apple can't get a dollar outta me No IMAC, no IPOD, you can't see That I don't chit about a P-M-P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share Posted April 6, 2007 I've been thinking about getting an iPod for a while, but ran into one of these and it looks kinda cool: Archos 504 They have one with the DVR docking bay bundled together on sale at Target for $340, normally $400. The thing that caught my eye with this is how you can record off TV/DVD onto the unit with the docking bay (can iPod do that easily?) and the size of the video screen is larger at 4.3 inches. This one has 40GB. There are other models with even high storage but I can't see needing more for the additional price. There are even models with WiFi but I don't think I'm going to go that hi-tech yet. This unit would store my music library easily and play with the video feature from time to time. And yes, this unit is quite large. No where near as compact as the I-Pod. But i don't really care about that. My question is, I guess, does anyone have one of these or at least familiar with them? Do you like it? Is iPod still the way to go? I just picked up this bad boy. Slowly but surely i'm joining the digital age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 I just figured out how to copy a DVD on to the Archos. Brilliant picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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