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Audio, Media Players, Video

CeBIT 2008: Maxian Introduces The New E900W PMP With a WiFi connection And a Touchscreen

Maxian unveils the E900W PMP at the CeBIT show in Hannover. This new advanced device sports a wide 4.3-inch WVGA touchscreen (800 x 480), 30GB storage size, SD/MMC card slot, 9 EQ and a USB 2.0 connection with ActiveSync support. It is compatible with video codecs as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, Divx3 11/4x/5x/6x, Xvid, MPEG-4, ASP, WMV 7/8/9 H.264, audio formats like MP3, WMA, OGG, PCM AAC, Dolby Digital AC3 5.1 surround and even DTS, thanks to the SPDIF output. Image formats include JPEG BMP, GIF, TIF PNG, TXT, PDF and PPT. In addition, it runs windows CE 5.0 and houses a WiFi connection to surf the net. Mind you, the E900W is equipped with a Texas Instrument Davinci chip which supports HD format and can be found in Cowon A3 and Archos 605 PMPs. Although there is no word on price or availability I’m very impressed with the E900W and hope it will hit western shores.

maxian-e900w

[via aving]

Media Players

Archos 405 Gets 30GB Storage

Archos released an upgraded version for the 405 PMPs. The new model features 30GB hard drive storage instead of the previous flash memory, 3.5” TFT screen 16M colors, a microphone, ext. speaker, TV output and more. Archos removed the previous SD / SDHC slot configuration and fixed the price on 290$ (€199). The new 405 is expected to be available immediately in Europe.

Archos-405

[via archoslounge]

Audio, Hardware, Video

Archos TV+ Has DVR And WiFi Support

Archos released the Archos TV+, a stationary version of its Archos 605 portable media player. The TV+ is the first WiFi Digital Video Recorder that comes in 80GB or 250GB storage capacities. With the Archos TV+ you can schedule, record and stream content whenever you want, through your WiFi network. You can watch your favorite stored movies, listen to your music and flip between your last vacation photos, in a simple push of a button, from the living room couch. The device comes with a cool QWERTY remote, for a full control of the UI and the web surfing (thanks to the touch pad). It supports a video on-demand service, so you can order your favorite movies from CinemaNow, or watch any video through one of the video web services such as YouTube, DailyMotion and others. The TV+ has a USB 2.0 host, for an easy and direct access to your digital camera photos or your portable media player movies. In addition, it has an HDMI output, so you can plug it to your advanced LCD TV and watch high resolution movies. You can get one for $229 (80GB) or $349 (250GB).

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More pictures after the break.

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Media Players Audio Rank 2007

Generationmp3 have decided to rank 12 media players according to their audio caliber. As you all know, the quality of  the sound and the audio level are subjective matters, so you can agree or disagree with their determination. Personally, i give them the credit and agree with their ranking. After variety of tests and debates, here is the grading table:

audio quality level

[via gmp3]

Media Players, News

Archos To Connect With Dish Networks

archos_605The 2 years partnership between Archos and Echostar, just answered a bill this week. Dish Network customers can transfer their favorite movies, shows and TV programs, directly from their Dish receiver to their Archos players, in record time or faster, thanks to a new Archos designated plugin. To do so, you have to be a Dish Network subscriber with a VIP722 or VIP622, and own Archos 605 or 705 multimedia player. This exciting connection enables to transfer content faster than real time, and take it to wherever you like.

 

[via ArchosLounge]

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Archos 605 – Harry Potter Package

Archos_Warner Following the Archos 605 Charlie Chaplin bundle, Archos signed on a new partnership with Warner Bros Entertainment, to distribute Harry Potter films through its Archos 605 WiFi players. The new package is expected to be available around xmas time.

The Archos 605 Harry Potter limited edition will be equipped with 20GB of storage and the first 4 Harry Potter films:

1. Harry Potter and the School of wizards.

2. Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets.

3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner Of Azkaban.

4. Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire.

The fifth Harry Potter film, The Order Of The Phoenix, will be available to download via Archos Content Portal.

Price is set to 279.99 €.

[via ArchosLounge]

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Archos Released New Widgets And Games

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Last week, Archos finally released the promised widgets pack for the 605 and the 705 PMP players. All you have to do is to download the widgets for free from Archos web site or through your Archos WiFi connection. Most of the new plugs are designed for the Opera web browser plugin (which costs 30$), but there are some extra flash plugins, available in the Opera web site, and can be used without the browser.

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In addition, Archos revealed 8 new, flash based games, divided to 2 packs of 4, with the price tag of 10$ each. We find those games to be unattractive considering the fact that you can find many of these available for free.

 

 


[via gmp3]

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Cowon A3 & Q5W Go Live In The US Next Week

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After long expectations and tons of speculations, the new line of PMP players, from Cowon, is going live in the US next week. The players are well equipped and Cowon squeezed into the A3 and Q5W almost every known audio and video formats, to increase the competition with the high rated Archos 605 players.

Cowon A3
This player is a successor of the legendary A2 player from Cowon. The new A3 looks pretty much the same as the old one but the 4″ screen supports a much better resolution – 800 x 480, with 16 million colors. Here are some more details:

  • Display: 4″ TFT LCD 16:9, 16M colors, 800 x 480.
  • Storage size: 30GB ($349), 60GB ($399).
  • Audio: MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, M4A, MKA, TTA, APE, WAV, MPC, WV, AC3.
  • Video: AVI, DivX, Xvid, SF, WMV, MPG, MP4, MPEG-4, M-JPEG, DAT, MKV, VOB, OGM, MTV.
  • Outputs: Component, Composite, S-video, microphone, ext. speakers, USB Host 2.0, TV out and more.
  • Pictures: JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TXT.

Cowon A3

Cowon Q5W

This multimedia machine makes a huge interest and will compete head to head with the new Archos 605 players. Here are some more details:

  • Display: 5″ TFT LCD 16:9, 16.7M colors, 800 x 480.
  • Storage size: 40GB ($549), 60GB ($599).
  • OS: Windows CE 5.0 Professional.
  • Processor: AMD Alchemy AU1200 @ 500Mhz.
  • Audio: MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, M4A, MKA, TTA, APE, WAV, MPC, WV, AC3.
  • Video: AVI, DivX, Xvid, SF, WMV, MPG, MP4, MPEG-4, M-JPEG, DAT, MKV, VOB, OGM, MTV.
  • Outputs: Component, Composite, S-video, microphone, ext. stereo speakers, USB Host 2.0, TV out and many more. The Q5W also supports Bluetooth, WiFi for internet surfing, GPS (in a special designated Q5 NAVI device).
  • Pictures: JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TXT.
  • Battery life: 13h – audio, 7h – video.

Cowon Q5W

[via engadget]

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Archos 605 WiFi Vs. iPod Touch – The Duel

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Audio, Video, WiFi internet surfing, today’s mega gadgets are not just an audio player, they are very fast, sophisticated and friendly to the users. Cnet, has chosen the top 2 mega PMP players, and decided to make a comparison duel, in order to determine which device is the one true king of portable media players.

Cnet gathered three gadgets experts to judge both devices according to 5 categories: Navigation, Sexiness, Compatibility, Sound and Science, Wallet Factor.

The results are crystal clear, Archos 605 WiFi is the undoubtable winner, though the iPod Touch is the sexiest.

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Archos Gen 5 – New Players On The Block

Archos released, worldwide, its new fifth generation players, and they are already becoming one of the best portable players distractions money can buy.

The new shiny serious comes with some novel traits and very attractive price tags.

  • Archos 405 (2GB) : $149.
  • Archos 605 WiFi : (4GB) $199, (30GB) $299, (80GB) $349, (160GB) for $399.
  • Archos 705 : (80GB) $399, (160GB) $499.

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As a result of a limited storage capacity (8/16 GB) and a mediocre screen and video capabilities from the new Apple iPod Touch, many consumers have turned to search for other alternatives, and realized there is a very strong iPod buster in the market – the Archos Gen 5 players.

Despite its bulky body, compared to the iPod, the Archos fifth generation present stellar abilities (specially the 605 series).

With a stunning 4.3 inches touch screen and an amazing resolution of 800 x 480 – pixels, the Archos is without any question, the big winner.

It has a built in WiFi, an optional Opera browser with flash 7 (plugin cost 30$ and can ran youtube and google maps easily), supports many music/video formats, and even has an optional DVR station to record any TV or DVD movie with a simple push of a button from your couch.

The new generation supports UPnP technology which allows the 605 unit to stream files and videos from your own PC, directly to your player/TV.

For more about the new Archos 605, read the following review from ArchosLounge.

archos605wifi

[via engadget]