Compare Prices : Archos Gmini 402 20GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: We gave the original Archos Gmini 402 high marks, but now that this updated model packs a VGA camcorder and a 1.3-megapixel still camera, we're even more impressed. (For more on this impressive line, see the original Gmini400.) For $370, or $250 for ...

Pros: The Archos Gmini 402 Camcorder boasts a sleek, intuitive design, a sharp LCD ; an integrated camcorder and still camera ; and support for DRM-protected media. It offers the choice of transferring files via Windows Media Player or Windows Explorer ...

Cons: The Archos Gmini 402 Camcorder is heavy for its size, and its hard drive maxes out at 20GB. It doesn't have line-in video recording or a built-in speaker, and the highest volume setting could be louder. Also, the Gmini 402 Camcorder cannot multitask ...

Verdict: The Archos Gmini 402 Camcorder looks more attractive than ever, now that it's added a camcorder and a still camera to its long list of music and video features.

Review summary: A 'lite' version of Archos' other media centres, the Gmini 402 only offers camcorder functionality as compansation, a poor deal if you ask us

Pros: Small size ; premium styling ; can be used as a USB host ; headphone splitter included

Cons: Horrible interface ; small 4:3 screen ; won't record from TV ; impractical camera lens placement

Review summary: If you want video and audio in your jeans pocket, get the Archos Gmini 402

Pros: Sleek, compact design ; sharp LCD resolution ; slick video interface and controls ; support for DRM-protected media ; music and video syncing with Windows Media Player ; photo viewer and direct image transfers from digital cameras ; voice and in-line ...

Cons: Player is heavy for its size ; no video recording ; no built-in speaker ; so-so viewing angles ; highest volume setting could be louder ; no sound equaliser ; no background music for photo slide shows ; subpar battery life, especially for audio

Review summary: Player Type: Hard Disk MP3 Player, Radio: No, Recording, Voice: Yes, Recording, Line In: Yes, Dimensions: 4.2 x 2.4...

Pros: Very good sound quality. Nice-looking screen. Video playback is very good. Excellent audio recording capabilities.

Cons: Battery life could be better. No FM tuner. No calendar/contacts. Buttons are confusing.

Verdict: Overall this is a fine player that will satisfy the techie crowd, but there are a few features we'd like to see in future versions.

Review summary: If you want video and audio in your jeans pocket, get the Archos Gmini 402.

Pros: Sleek, compact design, Sharp LCD resolution, Slick video interface and controls, Support for DRM-protected media, Music and video syncing with Windows Media Player, Photo viewer and direct image transfers from digital cameras, Voice and in-line ...

Cons: Player is heavy for its size, No video recording ; no built-in speaker, So-so viewing angles, Highest volume setting could be louder, No sound equaliser, No background music for photo slide shows, Subpar battery life, especially for audio

Verdict: Archos's supercompact Gmini 402 portable video player adds DRM-protected media to its long list of features.