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Archos Gmini 402 20GB - Expert Reviews
Memory size: 20GB, Memory type: Hard Drive, Weight: 160g, Radio: Without Radio, Audio/Video formats: MP3 ...
8.6 out of 10

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3.5 out of 5

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- - Archos Gmini 402 (20GB) Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.com
- October 2005
  Archos Gmini 402 (20GB)
  
  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 equalizer ; 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.
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- - Archos Gmini 402 (20GB) Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: mp3.com
- October 2005
  Archos Gmini 402 (20GB)
  By MP3.com Staff
  
  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 equalizer ; 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.
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- - Archos Gmini 402 - Gadget Guy Australia Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: gadgetguy.com.au
- Archos Gmini 402 - Gadget Guy Australia
  By Byer Gair
  
  Review summary: While all the video world seems to be talking in a binary language consisting of just two letters ('H' and 'D') and drooling at the bold vibrancy and pixel enormity of high definition cameras, LCD and plasma TVs, and the elusive Blu-ray/HD-DVD players ...
  
  Verdict: Placing the video from the Archos next to footage from a HDV camera or even a DV camera is clearly going to show up the size and compression shortcomings of the MPEG4 format, but it would be an unfair comparison as the 402c isn't designed to compete ...
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- - Archos Gmini 402 (20 GB) Digital Media Player Evaluation 5 out of 5
  - Source: newbie.org
- Archos Gmini 402 (20 GB) Digital Media Player
  By James Francis
  
  Review summary: The Archos Gmini 402 (20 GB) Digital Media Player comes with a with a built-in camcorder/camera. Store up to 10,000 WMA songs; also supports MP3, WAV and protected WMA (PlaysForSure files) formats. Store up to 80 hours of video and up to 200,000 ...
  
  Pros: Great sound quality, video playback, connectivity and more.
  
  Cons: No video support for mpeg
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