Archos Jukebox 10 GB MP3 Player/Recorder/Hard Drive 500297
- Dual 10 GB digital audio player and hard drive
- Stores over 150 hours of CD-quality music, or approximately 250 albums
- 2 MB memory buffer stores from 30 to 100 seconds of music to prevent interruptions
- Can connect directly to your stereo with optional cable
- Supports MP3 files; Windows and Mac compatible
Product Description
The ARCHOS Jukebox Recorder 10 is the first, portable MP3 recorder with a 10GB Hard Drive that is also compatible with USB 1.1. It provides the awesome capability of recording directly from any audio source - real-time, on-the-fly recording of up to 10, 000 minutes of top quality music in MP3 format. You can record direct from a stereo, CD player radio, or microphone via the stereo, line-in jack without needing to use a computer. It is also a voice recorder with a built-in microphone. You can record from any analog or digital sources at bit-rates up to 160 Kbps and can port your recordings back to the PC without any specialized software. This exciting Jukebox Recorder/Player is the first palm-sized, real-time MP3 encoder, plus an MP3 Player and 10 GB Hard Drive that connects to the computer through an ultra-fast USB interface. There's no need for special software to download MP3 songs. Just drag & drop MP3 files from Windows Explorer or from your Mac desktop. The Jukebox Recorder 10 can be used as an optional hard drive to store all your data, images, software, etc. Update with a simple click at the ARCHOS website, and download the latest firmware that supports additional software extensions. Merge your entire collection of MP3s and CDs into one handheld device. Slip it into your pocket, and listen to all your favorite music wherever you go!
Amazon.com Product Description
The Archos Jukebox Recorder 10 combines an MP3 recording device with a 10 GB hard drive for storing up to 165 hours of MP3 audio. Merge your entire collection of MP3s and CDs into one handheld device. Slip it into your pocket, and listen to all your favorite music wherever you go. With the Jukebox Recorder 10 you can record from any analog or digital source at bit rates up to 160 Kbps, and you can port your recordings back to your PC without any specialized software. The Jukebox Recorder 10 doubles as a portable 10 GB hard drive for PC or Mac laptops and desktop computers to store all your data, images, and software. The Jukebox Recorder 10 is compatible with USB 1.1. There's no need for special software to download MP3 songs--just drag and drop MP3 files from Windows Explorer or from the Mac desktop. Update with a simple click at the Archos Web site and download the latest firmware that supports additional software extensions. The Jukebox Recorder 10 is powered by either AC power (adapter included) or four AA batteries. It also comes with stereo headphones, carrying pouch, USB cable, master software, and driver diskette.
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Archos Jukebox 10 GB MP3 Player/Recorder/Hard Drive 500297
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- Publisher: Archos
- Label: Archos
- Studio: Archos
- Average Customer Review:
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- Sales Rank in Electronics: #48687
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Summary: This is what makes it what it is. 2004-07-02
Comment: Ok, For all thoes people who put bad reviews about the music Quality, it is fine. This thing is a HARD DRIVE, the quality is EXACTLY THE SAME as the quality on your computer, unless you changed some options in the software to increase Transfer speed/Storage memory on the unit. If you have low quality music on your computer, you will have low quality on the mp3 player. Also, it may be the headphones. I found nothing wrong with this unit, it is cheap, and not all show like the Ipod's are. I upgraded my Archos Jukebox by puting in a new 120 gb hard drive, that you can get for $80. P.S. By opening you'r unit, you will void you'r warrenty. Do not do that unless you know what you are doing. Also, find instructions on a web site. I or Amazon can not be held responsible for what ever happens to you and/or your hard drive and Archos Jukebox.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Worthless 2004-01-25
Comment: I recently bought an Archos off of Amazon.com and recieved it in its alotted shipping time. I was very excited at my new purchase from good reviews and amazing specs, especially for the price! unfortunately, I took the system out of the box and charged it overnight, just as the instructions had said. I took it out the next morning, hoping to put on new music and enjoy my purchase before a n upcoming vacation, but instead, the music turned on for about 30 sec. and shut off. I tried this several times until I relaized that it would no longer turn on at all. I tried to re-read the instrutions and even check the archos website but nothing helped. Eventually, I realized that my batteries would not hold a charge (certainly not rechargable) and even for the time (30 sec.) I did listen to the music, I was disappointed by poor quality. I sent back the product to amazon.com to get a new one and try my luck again. After a prolonged period (and a vacation with no MP3 player) I contacted amazon.com to find that I would not get a new one, but only a refund. I was at first a bit upset, but then realized that after all, wouldn't a refund be better than the hastle of dealing with such a worthless machine again and disappointing myself for the second time?
I still have not found another system with the same specs and storage ability for such a price, but I figure that if I must pay an extra $50-100 for an Mp3 player that works and has better sound, then so be it. I hope we have all learned something; this archos system has sourl disappointed me and I hope you will not make the same mistake as I have.
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Buyer beware! 2003-12-01
Comment: - Screen went dead long ago.
- Locks up 2-3 times per use. For some reason, it ust dies
A friend who has one had the same problems with hers. She went out and got an ipod.
0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: not user friendly 2003-07-10
Comment: fragile
poor manual
hard to create playlist
locks up often.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Problems with Mac OS 10.2 2003-02-21
Comment: This little machine is great. When I got it in the mail, it was much smaller than I thought it be. Now that I have it working with my computer, it works great. The battery life is much longer than my other mp3 player and it takes very little time to get started up. As a recorder it works great. I record all my music lessons with it. ...
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