Archos Gmini 220 20 GB MP3 Jukebox / Recorder / Photo Wallet-Viewer with Compact Flash Reader

Average customer rating:

Constant challenges - technical and ethical

Battery life is killer

CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCKS

An MP3 player for guys ...

stay away from archos products - technical support nightmare -

Archos Gmini 220 20 GB MP3 Jukebox / Recorder / Photo Wallet-Viewer with Compact Flash Reader

Manufacturer: Archos
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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20 GB | Hard Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Flash Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | 1 GB | 128 MB to 512 MB | 2 GB | 4 GB | Up to 64 MB
Accessories:

NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player

Jabra BT8010 Stereo/Mono Bluetooth Headset

Aiwa HP-V061 Headphones

Audio Technica ATH-CM7Ti Titanium Ear Buds

Sennheiser PX 200W Collapsable High Performance Closed Headphones

Product Features:

20 GB Hard Drive: 300 hours MP3 at 128 kbps or 700 hours of voice recording at 64 kbps or 200,000 photos or 20 GB of data storage

2.5” gray-scale LCD with user-friendly graphical interface with icons

ARCLibrary to organize and synchronize your music

Formats supported: MP3, WMA and WAV

USB 2.0 High-speed (USB 1.1 compatible) plus CompactFlash reader -- compatible with type I and II

ASIN: B0000UJH36

Product Description

The ARCHOS Gmini 220 is a handheld MP3, WMA and WAV audio player. This unique, compact device is the first MP3 player you can personalize by downloading plug-ins directly from the ARCHOS web site (at additional charge). Optional Plug-Ins & Add-Ons - CompactFlash Reader for copying images or data MadWaves Interactive Music Composer Compose MP3 music and sing to rap, hip-hop & techno FM Remote Control Tuner Has CompactFlash card reader-writer port PC & Mac compatible Includes USB cable, AC-DC adapter / charger, software on CD Size - 4.45 x 3.07 x 1.02

Customer Reviews:

Constant challenges - technical and ethical.......2007-02-12

I wanted to like this device. The form factor, long battery life, and ability to load music without special software are great. Unfortunately, my primary reason for purchasing the Gmini 220 was to use it as a backup for the photos I took on my digital camera.

Let me start with the good things. I got the device home (not from Amazon), pulled it out of the box, charged it up and plugged it in to my computer. It showed up instantly and I was able to copy MP3s and playlists directly to the Gmini without even having to read the manual. The music sounded great and it usually plays for more than 5 hours on a charge.

The navigation is a little clunky and there's a noticeable delay when transitioning from one track to the next, but once you've organized your music into playlists and queued them up, all you have to do is sit back and listen because the Gmini will play for hours...

Having dispensed with the basics, I read through the manual and moved on to the primary purpose for which I had purchased the Gmini; backing up photos from my digital camera. Copying files from a flash card couldn't be simpler. When you plug in the card, the Gmini automatically offers you options to copy or move files from the inserted card. It couldn't be easier. Unfortunately, upon returning to my computer, I discovered that about 1 in 7 of the images copied to the Gmini were corrupted.

I tried copying instead of moving the files. The files on the Gmini were corrupt, while the ones on the CF card were not. I was never able to contact technical support via phone, but after my third email, I received a response. The support rep pleaded with me not to return the unit and explained that they were working on the problem and would have a new firmware to address the issue soon. The rep went on to assure me that if I was not satisfied, Archos would accept a return of the unit for a refund.

About 30 days later, a new firmware was released. As far as I could tell, it did nothing to fix the problem. Another firmware was released 5 days later. Still no fix. By this time, I could no longer return the Gmini to the store where I had purchased it, but I continued posting whatever I could determine about the problem to the support forums. At this point, the corruption occurred at exactly the same location (30 bytes after the header) in every mangled file.

After two months of essentially one-sided conversation with the support folks, I requested a refund. There was no response to my request. I posted my request in the customer service forum and was told that Archos did not refund directly to consumers and that my only recourse would be to return the unit to the store where I had purchased it.

Buyer beware.

Battery life is killer.......2007-02-11

I got my Gmini 220 in summer of 2005, when iPods were doing the circuit and they had yet to come out with the ability to see color photos. I was ecstatic about it and did not mind the fact that it was not color. The bulky-ness of it is not that attractive but could be worse. The fact that MusicMatch Jukebox sucks means nothing to me because I don't and haven't been able to sync with it, instead I use it as other users do and pretend its a hard drive.

The biggest downfall has to be the battery which for me last only about 4 or 5 hours. The fact that I can't replace it just makes me sad and there's hardly any point to hooking it up to my car because out of 3 possible bars of battery, it will quickly go to 1 bar and very soon just stop playing.

But really above all, its small, you can show pictures to your friends, you can have people ask you if its a Zune, and no one knows really what it is so they won't steal it.

CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCKS.......2006-08-27

The screen on the gmini stopped working after 8 months (within the 1 year warranty). It took 2 weeks to contact Archos to recieve an RMA number to mail it for repair. It then took 7 weeks to have it repaired and returned.
I was first told that I would have to pay for the new screen (not covered under warranty). I was referred to customer service to settle the problem. I was told to fax a copy of the receipt(tech support had the receipt with the unit). The customer support person was fired during this process (the voice mailbox was full). I finally spoke with someone in tech support who had some authority to finally repair it...I'm so afraid to EVER have to have the unit repaired again. Don't try the website...it took 2 weeks for someone to repond to me there. I won't buy another Archos product because of this experience.

An MP3 player for guys ..........2005-09-16

Well, I won't claim this is a perfect product, I have used
iPod 20GB, Creative Zen Extra 40gb, iRiver PMP-140(40GB),
iRiver H10 5GB/20GB. By far I consider archos is the
best among all.

I don't like iPod or Creative. Don't get me wrong, they are
find products, but I just hate the way they organize the
music purly by the information stored inside the MP3 files.
I like to organize my songs by directories and sub-directories,
and maybe sub-directories under sub-directories, just like a
hard drive. But in iPod and Creative I feel like all my albums
are spreaded all over the table, I have to scroll down several
pages to locate an album. Not to mention the information stored
inside the songs is not always accurate. In some languages,
the same word can have different codes. Like chinese has Big5
and GB, so the same singer published by TaiWan and Mainland
china will appear under two names! And the two names are not
always together!

I had huge problem with iRiver PMP-140. The damn thing automatically
switch between play and fast forward, it doesn't play 192 bit.
Finally I had to return it.

iRiver H10 5GB is a nice product, but a little too expensive
considering its small disk size, and it doesn't connect to PC
smoothly, some day it gets connected with no problem, some day
it doesn't, there are weird ways to solve the problem on internet,
just google it.

iRiver H10 20GB is OK, but transferring songs is super slow,
especially on a celeron processor, plus, the battery is not
interchangable, and you can't just plug it in any computer
and expect it to be connected -- you need to log in as an
administrator to install software, This is going to be a
problem for people like me who doesn't have administrator
privilege on a office PC.

OK, so how do I like this Archos 220? First, the compact flash
card reader is the best! I am a photo enthusiast. I take tons
of photos with my Nikon D70. With gmini 220, I literally take
with me a 20GB harddisk! I can transfer my photos to the Gmini
220 anytime I want. Got memory stick? no problem, buy the 4-in-1
compact flash card adaptor and you are good to go! Don't trust
the so called "USB-on-the-fly" thing, First you to carry a cable
or a card reader with you, second it doesn't work with all cameras,
Third, most "USB-on-the-fly" supports only USB1.1 host, the transfer
speed is terribly slow. I tried the one on that iRiver PMP-140, it
literally takes 15 seconds to transfer one picture file -- you will
probably run out of battery before you finish transferring files.
On my Gmini 220, One 3Mb photo takes less than 1 second. I spent a
vacation to Vegas and Grand Canyon a few weeks ago, where I took over
1GB photos, all photos were transferred to my gmini220 and carried
back safely, no problem at all!

I also like the way gmini connects to PC: no software required,
no installation, no need to log in as an administrator. When you
connect to a PC, it becomes a hard drive automatically. copying
files to 220 is just like copying files from one disk to another.
I did have connection problem on one of my older Dell PC, but it
connects perfectly on my all other newer PCs and laptops. According
to archos website, they suggest you to upgrade BIOS, I yet to try
that out.

It has dual organization methods of your music library. You can
browse your music files through directory structure, just like what
you would do on a PC hard drive, or, if you prefer, you can use ARC
library, which is similar to windows Media player, search your library
by singer, album etc.

The screen of gmini220 is bigger than other MP3 players, although it
is black/while, but I found it is very practical, I've never wanted
to view my photo or video in a tiny little screen, why do I need
a color screen?

But as I said, it is not perfect. here are something that I think
archos should improve:
1 The factory-installed battery really sucks, they should use higher
capacity battery and make it interchangable
2 There is ZERO customer serivce, they don't reply your email and their
phone line is always busy
3 No carrying case, my screen got scratched the 2nd day I got it.
4 It's a little bit ugly, not a main issue for guys like me, but
probably your girl friend won't like it.
5 If only it is 40GB ...
6 It does support Asia languages like Chinese, but you can disply
either GB or Big5, not both. That is annoying but not a disaster,
some Big5 characters still gets displayed correctly under GB system
(vice verse).

Overall I like the gmini 220 and would recommend it to any of my friends.
I did hear a lot of complaint about this unit on internet, but strangely,
I personally have no problem with mine at all, probably I am lucky? don't
know, will report later if I encounter problems.

stay away from archos products - technical support nightmare -.......2005-07-20

I bought this little thing last summer because of the Compact Flash slot. I am a photographer and I liked the idea to use the unit as digital wallet. Since I got the unit I had an enormous amount of problems. Archos released four Firmware updates and one USB 2 update in just 6 months. The Gmini 220 is full of bugs (as all the other Archos product - they have firmware update for basically everything they sell). It freeze without reason and produce corrupted pictures. I lost tons of pictures because of the Gmini 220. I wish I had bought an Ipod. On top of all these problems last month I sent the unit for repair because the battery was death in less than 1 year. They email me after 10 day that the unit had to be replaced. Since then, they disappeared. No mail, no calls. After many calls (long distance, no 1.800 number) someone told me that the unit was not in stock and I had to wait at least two weeks for a replacement. It is more than one month and still I have not my Gmini back. Think carefully before buy from Archos. They are unprofessional.

Average customer rating:

One of the best headphones I've owned

Pretty good, but not perfect.

good headphones

Decent

Where's the bass?

Aiwa HP-VJ201 Neckband Headphones With Acoustic Plus Technology (Swoops Style, Grey)

Manufacturer: Aiwa
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Memorex 700MB/80-Minute 52x CD-R Media (100-Pack Spindle)

KHypermedia 80-Minute/700 MB 48x Blank CD-Rs (200-Pack Spindle)

Product Features:

Behind-the-head design for comfortable fit

Speaker sits against ear canal

L-shaped stereo plug reduces stress on cord and internal connector of your playback equipment

Acoustic Plus Technology for better fit in ear

ASIN: B00005NGQL

Amazon.com Product Description

The Aiwa HP-VJS201 vertical headphones feature solid sound in a small, convenient package. The headband swoops around the back of the neck so that it will not disturb your hair or prevent you from wearing a hat. The headphones attach via a single-sided, oxygen-free cord that resists tangling. An in-line volume control lets you adjust the music without touching your CD or minidisc player. Each speaker has a 0.6-inch driver.

The HP-VJS201 headphones feature Acoustic Plus Technology, developed specifically for in-ear headphones to produce a better fit and superior bass performance.

Customer Reviews:

One of the best headphones I've owned.......2004-09-23

These are simply one of the best headphones I've owned. They're comfortable, even for long periods of wear (6+ hours), stay in place during exercise, and the sound quality is great -- it's awesome with songs with a lot of bass and also for songs that hit higher sounds. They look great, too. BUY THEM NOW, you'll be glad you did. :)

Pretty good, but not perfect........2002-03-06

The bass on these headphones are actually quite good except that you have to push them in the ears so that the acoustic plus feature seals up the ear canal. If the headphones are not inserted properly there won't be much bass at all. The overall sound quality is pretty good, but I think the high end portable sony headphones have a better upper end clarity. The only real problem with the headphones is that they can become quite uncomfortable because they create some pressure within the ear canal when the acoustic plus seals it up. However at least you can wear glasses with these things because the swoops band goes under the ears and not over so that is a plus.

good headphones.......2002-02-14

Even though i dont own these headphones, like all other Aiwa products, these should be just as good. These specific set of headphones are really good if you own an Aiwa cd player. If you own a cd player from sony, they will not work as great as they would on an Aiwa cd player. Aiwa says their products have good bass, well they do, but if you have another brand cd player, its not worth getting. For instance, if you have a sony cd player, they are great, but with these headphones, you wont be toatally satisfied with it because sony cd players dont give enought bass with any type of headphones that you use. And if you want these heaphones for loud music and lots of bass, be sure to own an Aiwa cd player because they are ment to be used with other Aiwa products and not with other companys products even though they are compatible, its just how Aiwa makes their products. And i know this beacause i have an Aiwa cd player with Aiwa headphones and i have tryied to mix brands of cd players and headphones and it does not work too well.

Decent.......2002-01-23

I bought these headphones to work out with. I wanted a pair of headphones that were neckband headphones and without any foam (so they wouldn't get sweaty).

These headphones fit my criteria as well as having a good enough sound for my purposes. I found the sound adequate. The dynamic range didn't seem as good as some other headphones I own. I would use them for working out, but for general purpose I prefer other headphones.

Where's the bass?.......2001-09-15

These headphones look great and the Swoops Neckband makes it comfortable to wear but unfortunately they do not sound as good as they look. They are lacking in bass. If you go to the AIWA site to see the features, you will read that AIWA has incorporated the "Acoustic Plus Technology" and the "Pipe-Phone for Super Bass," designed to increase bass reponse. I had to turn up the bass on my portable Sony CD player (D-EJ815) all the way up and even still, it did not sound as deep and powerful as the ones that came with my portable CD player.

Average customer rating:
3 Piece Starter Kit for LG L1150

Manufacturer: Eforcity
ProductGroup: CE

Handheld & PDA Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics | Cases & Screen Protectors | Chargers, Adapters & Batteries | GPS | Keyboards & Styluses | Kits | Memory Cards | Multimedia | Sync Cables & Cradles | Wireless
Product Features:

Includes Cigarette lighter adapter, Leather carrying case and Hands free earbud

Car cord powers your phone and recharges the battery while on the go

Genuine full-grain leather carrying case with clear plastic front protects the display and keypad

Comfortable earbud, mini shirt clip optimizes microphone placement & eliminates cord weight pull

Compatible with LG L1100, L1150

ASIN: B000HGHYQ0

Average customer rating:
3 Piece Starter Kit for LG PM-225

Manufacturer: Eforcity
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory

Handheld & PDA Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics | Cases & Screen Protectors | Chargers, Adapters & Batteries | GPS | Keyboards & Styluses | Kits | Memory Cards | Multimedia | Sync Cables & Cradles | Wireless
Product Features:

Includes Cigarette lighter adapter, Leather carrying case and Hands free earbud

Car cord powers your phone and recharges the battery while on the go

Genuine full-grain leather carrying case with clear plastic front protects the display and keypad

Comfortable earbud, mini shirt clip optimizes microphone placement & eliminates cord weight pull

Compatible with LG PM-225

ASIN: B000HHGT56

Product Description

This 3 piece Value Combo Pack comes with everything a cell phone owner needs to stay on the move and be ready to use your phone. While in the car or away from your home charger, this vehicle power adapter plugs into your power socket, providing convenient unlimited power

Average customer rating:

3 Piece Starter Kit for LG VX8000

Manufacturer: Eforcity
ProductGroup: CE

Includes Cigarette lighter adapter, Leather carrying case and Hands free earbud
Car cord powers your phone and recharges the battery while on the go
Genuine full-grain leather carrying case with clear plastic front protects the display and keypad
Comfortable earbud, mini shirt clip optimizes microphone placement & eliminates cord weight pull
Compatible with LG VX8000

ASIN: B000HAT7ES

Average customer rating:

I loved it

3 Piece Starter Kit for LG C2000

Manufacturer: Eforcity
ProductGroup: CE

Includes Cigarette lighter adapter, Leather carrying case and Hands free earbud
Car cord powers your phone and recharges the battery while on the go
Genuine full-grain leather carrying case with clear plastic front protects the display and keypad
Comfortable earbud, mini shirt clip optimizes microphone placement & eliminates cord weight pull
Compatible with LG C2000

ASIN: B000HHIV0M

Product Description

Customer Reviews:

I loved it.......2007-01-09

I just recieved my product, and I am very happy with everything. It was very cheap, and fits all my traveling needs. I highly reccomend this to others.

Product Description

Nice electronics is your source for everyday low prices on the Radian Tech RK9966 - 1PK C6625AN #17 COLOR RADIAN INK FOR HP DESKJET 825C 840C 842C and all other Radian Tech Printer Supplies

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Creating innovative products and services that respond to customer needs has always been a way of life at 3M. For years, people around the world have looked to 3M for products and ideas that solve problems and make their lives easier and better. Its achievements are the foundation of a proud past and the bright future of many innovations to come. Every day around the world, 3M products make millions of lives better. Its products touch people's lives in many ways, from home care to health care, from transportation and construction to business, education and recreation. 3M listens carefully to its customers - commercial partners and consumers - then works hard to develop products that satisfy their needs. Helping customers find solutions is a strong part of its culture.This is clear transparency film. 3M offers this product with a removable sensing stripe 8 1/2" side for the Apple Color LaserWriter; Canon CLC 200, 300, 350, 500, 550; Minolta CF80; Xerox Majestik 5760, 5760ADF, 5765; Xerox Regal 5790; Ricoh NC5006; Panasonic Color Laser Printer and others. You can find the latest consumables compatibility table on the 3M site (www.mmm.com).

Amazon.com Product Description

Enhance your presentations with transparencies printed on your color laser printer or color copier. These transparency film sheets are designed for use with color laser printers and copiers requiring a sensing stripe. Measuring 8.5 by 11 inches, the clear transparency film comes in 50 sheets per package. Each sheet is made with water-based coating, over 99 percent solvent free. The result is clear and vibrantly colored overheads, ideal for your important meetings and conferences.

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2 Port SVGA Splitter Extender Plus Audio 2 DB15 F Dual Rca R/w F

Manufacturer: CABLES TO GO
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Targus PA230U Compact Universal 6 Inch Monitor Stand - Black

Memtek TRI-UV100 Tritton SEE2 USB 2.0 SVGA Adapter

UPS 1000VA AVR Backup System ULT31502

PNY 128 MB Attache USB 2.0 Portable Flash Memory Drive

Product Features:

Broadcast your computer?s audio/video outputs to 2 monitors

Daisy-chain splitters expands number of monitors & speakers

Supports video resolutions up to 2048x1536 at 60Hz

Use 3.5mm audio outputs to drive either speakers/earphones

Suitable for VGA, SVGA,

ASIN: B000E1HDX2

Product Description

The Port Authority 2 Audio Video Splitter/Extender by Cables To Go is ideal for distributing audio and video to classrooms, exhibits, trade shows, demonstrations, and multimedia presentations. This splitter will broadcast your computer's audio and video output to multiple destinations. Daisy-chain more than one splitter to expand the number of monitors and speakers you can reach. With the built-in video signal enhancement, you can place monitors up to 210 feet away while maintaining your video quality. From use in test bench facilities, data centers and help desks to video broadcasting, the Port Authority 2 Audio Video Splitter/Extender delivers both performance and value.

4 Port SVGA Splitter Extender Plus Audio 2 DB15 F Dual Rca R/w F

Average customer rating:

4 Port SVGA Splitter Extender Plus Audio 2 DB15 F Dual Rca R/w F

Manufacturer: CABLES TO GO
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Monitor | Accessories | Computing | Products |
Product Features:

Cables To Go Port Authority 2 Audio Video Splitter/Extender
CABLES TO GO

ASIN: B000E1FGAO

Product Description

Product Description

For more than twenty years, ADCOM products have delivered excellent performance and value for customers around the world. ADCOM products are designed by the experienced and demanding engineering team, and built to the highest standards.PRODUCT FEATURES: Precision - matched devices used throughout the signal path; 100, 000 ?F of power supply-filter capacitance to optimize transient response; Independent power supplies for each channel.; Fewer gain stages improve signal reproduction accuracy.; Custom toroidal power transformer provides better regulation and greater peak current capability.; Independent thermal - overload and distortion LEDs for all 5 channels; High quality, gold-plated 5-way binding posts; High quality, gold-plated RCA jacks; Large independent internal heatsinks for greater cooling capability of output devices.; Convenient 12V DC power ON//OFF triggering; Heavy gauge, anodized aluminum front panel; Powder - coated, baked chassis and top cover for greater durability; Cooling vents for greater efficiency and cooler operation while driving low impedance loads.

GFA7605 (Black with Silver) 125 Watt, 5 Channel Power Amplifer

Average customer rating:

GFA7605 (Black with Silver) 125 Watt, 5 Channel Power Amplifer

Manufacturer: Adcom
ProductGroup: CE

Component Amplifiers | Receivers & Amplifiers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics

Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

125 Watts x 5 Channels
New ADCOM Power Rig Circuitry
Huge ADCOM Toroidal Transformer
Independent Channel-Specific Mono Power Supplies
100,000 Micro Farads of Power Supply Capacitance

ASIN: B000BIW19Y

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4 Port Serial Pci I/o Cardadapter 16950

Manufacturer: STARTECH.COM
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

PCI | Graphics Cards | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

Guaranteed compatibility with any PC running Windows®, DOS® or Linux®

Backward compatible with 16C450, 16C550, 16C650 and 16C750 UARTs

Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instruction

ASIN: B000132XJC

Product Description

Accelerate your serial communications with the StarTech.com PCI4S950. Perfect for 9-pin serial devices like modems, ISDN adapters, or label printers, this card provides four high-performance UART channels for up to 60 Mbits/sec of serial data transfer. The card uses a 128-Byte transmit/receive FIFO for optimized communication and is Plug and Play-compliant for easy installation and setup. With no hardware conflicts, increased data integrity, and increased transfer speeds, your serial devices will be working better than ever.

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