Archos AV420 Pocket Video Recorder - More than an iPod!

Want something portable on which you can play MP3s on, watch recorded television shows, view digital camera images and much more? Then check out the acclaimed Archos AV420 Pocket Video Recorder. I've played with these personally and recording your favourite TV show is just a matter of hooking it up to your TV then pressing ONE button (quite intuitively, the record button) and away it goes! You'll be able to watch your TV show wherever you want. Amazingly simple technology! Check out more details for the Archos AV420/AV400 20GB Pocket Video Recorder below.

Archos AV420 Product Description:
The Archos AV400 Pocket Video Recorder experience starts in the living room where you can record TV shows and movies directly from a TV, VCR, or cable / satellite receiver with a convenient one-time set-up TV Cradle. But entertainment enjoyment goes far beyond the living room. When on the go, you can watch videos and view photos on the large color LCD screen, listen to and record music, transfer photos from your digital camera and data files from your PC.

Features of the Archos AV420/AV400 20GB:

Capacity: 20GB Hard Drive inbuilt
Interfaces: USB 2.0 high-speed, compatible USB 1.1, PC & Mac.Built-in CompactFlash Type I slot to accept CompactFlash memory cards and optional 4 in 1 CF adapter for SD, SM, MMC, MS and MS Pro.
Video playback: MPEG-4 SP with MP3 or ADPCM stereo sound, near DVD quality up to 704x480 @ 30 f/s, AVI file format. Compatible XviD and DivX 4.0 & 5.0.
Video recording: MPEG-4 SP with ADPCM stereo sound, near SVCD quality (optimised resolution for standard TV through composite video line-in) with up to 512x384 @ 30 f/s, in AVI format.
Music playback: Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 kb/s CBR & VBR, WMA (including protected files), WAV (PCM & ADPCM).
Music recording: From any analog source in stereo sound for WAV (PCM & ADPCM) format.
Voice recording with built-in microphone.
Photo viewer: JPEG (except progressives) or BMP.
Display: 3.5" to 3.8" TFT LCD depending on model and availability, (QVGA) 320x240 pixels, 262 000 colours and TV output.
AV Connections: Composite Video/ Earphone/ Line Out jack. Built-in microphone and speaker. TV cradle to connect to TV with analog audio/video In & Out to RCA jacks,S-video In, and IR receiver for remote and IR emitter for tuner control, SCART In & Out for European version. Travel audio-video kit in option to record audio and video analog source on the move.
Playback autonomy: 20 GB model: up to 12 hours for music or 4 hours for video on built-in LCD. Higher capacity models (up to 100 GB): up to 16 hours for music or 4.5 hours for video on built-in LCD.
Scalability: Download firmware updates from www.archos.com
Power source: Internal : rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries. External : AC charger/adapter.
Dimensions: 20 GB model: approx. 125 x 78 x 20 mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 0.8")
Higher capacity models (up to 100 GB): approx. 125 x 78 x 26 mm
(4.9" x 3.1" x 1").
Weight: 280 g (9.88 oz) for 20 GB model and 320 g (11.29 oz) for higher capacity models.

For the full low-down on the Archos AV420, including online demonstration, 3D view, accessories and tech specs check out the Archos Website (www.archos.com).

Reviews on the Archos AV420 Pocket Video Recorder:
Wherever I look on the internet, the Archos AV420 has received nothing but rave reviews for it's super functionality and quality build. Check out a couple of reviews that I've spotted on the Archos AV420 below:
- PC Magazine Review on the Archos AV420
- CNET.com Review on the Archos AV420
- Gear Live Review on the Archos AV420 (great picture walkthrough)

I think it may be time to sell my Archos AV120 so I can upgrade to this extraordinary gadget!

You can order your own Archos AV420/AV400 20GB Pocket Video Recorder here at Mr.Gadget Australia!