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Showcasing a vibrant 3-inch touchscreen with vivid colors and amazing clarity, the Archos Vision 30c is a sleek solution for portable media entertainment. A lightweight design means the Vision 30c is small enough to fit in your pocket, while the intuitive interface makes it easier than ever to enjoy your music, movies, and photos on the go. Tune in to your favorite FM radio stations, or record them directly onto the player to listen to later. With 8 GB of storage and up to 13 hours of battery life, this player is designed to keep you entertained anywhere you go.
 | Vision 30c 8 GB At a Glance: - Sleek, lightweight design for maximum portability
- 8 GB of storage space and up to 13 hours of battery life for long-lasting use
- Plays multiple music formats and FM radio
- Vibrant video playback and picture display on 3-inch touchscreen
- Works as a voice and radio recorder with internal microphone
- Limited one-year warranty
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 Slim design and up to 13 hours of battery life lets you enjoy your music on the go. View larger. |
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Slim, Light Body and 13-Hour Playback TimeCreated with maximum portability in mind, the Archos Vision 30c features a slim profile, measuring 3-9/10 by 2 by 3/10 inches (H x W x D), and weighs 1-9/10 ounces. The 3-inch touchscreen has a smooth, simple interface that allows you to effortlessly navigate through long lists of files. Delivering vivid colors, the Vision offers exceptional visual quality to complement its easy operation. A battery life of up to 13 hours ensures that you can use it all day long on a single charge.
8 GB Storage Capacity and FM StreamingThe Vision 30c offers 8 GB of storage, so you can take plenty of music with you wherever you go. Enjoy all of your favorite songs and podcasts with optimal sound thanks to an integrated audio equalizer. With song title and album cover view, you can immediately recognize your music. In addition to playing MP3 files, the Vision supports WAV, OGG, FLAC, and APE formats.
When you want a break from your music library, take advantage of the streaming FM radio option, which includes several station presets. Whether listening to local news, catching sports results, or enjoying some tunes, you'll appreciate the receiver's high-quality sound and reception.
Watch Video and Display Photos on 3-Inch ScreenEquipped with a 3-inch touchscreen with 320-by-400-pixel resolution, the Archos Vision is ideal for video and picture playback. You can easily store and display photos on the Vision to relive those special occasions and share your memories with family and friends. The device supports JPEG and BMP photo formats. Add a touch of atmosphere to your photos by creating your own soundtrack for a slideshow.
The Archos Vision is equipped to play AVI, MPEG-4, FLV, and RMVB video files. Thanks to a wide range of file compatibility, you can avoid the hassle of having to convert your video files before taking them with you. Ideal for traveling, the Vision can hold hours of video so you won't run out of things to watch.
The screen on the Archos Vision also displays text files (.TXT) and lyric files (.LRC) for your music, so you can sing along to all of your favorite songs.
Built-In Audio RecorderNeed to remember an important lecture or meeting, or want to capture a special occasion? With the Archos Vision 30c you can record it all. The Vision includes an internal microphone and ample storage space; record at any moment, store files on the device, and listen to them whenever you like. The Vision also allows you to record directly from FM radio, so you can enjoy that live DJ set or radio show time and time again.
Compatibility and Warranty InformationThe Archos Vision is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux (with mass storage support) operating systems. It uses USB 2.0 high-speed interface for data transfer and recharging--simply drag your files from your computer onto the Vision and you're ready to go.
The Archos Vision 30c is backed by a limited one-year warranty.
What's in the Box:Archos Vision 30c player, USB mini B/A cable, earphones, and user guide.
 VIDEO/MP3 PLAYERS |  Vision 15b |  Vision 18b |  Vision 20b |  Vision 24b |  Vision 30c 4GB |  Vision 30c 8GB |
| Capacity | | 4 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
| Screen Size & Type | | 1.5-inch color TFT | 1.8-inch color TFT | 2-inch color TFT | 2.4-inch color TFT | 3-inch touchscreen | 3-inch touchscreen | |
| Screen Resolution | | 128 x 128 pixels | 128 x 160 pixels | 176 x 220 pixels | 320 x 240 pixels | 320 x 400 pixels | 320 x 400 pixels | |
| Battery Life | | up to 22 hours | up to 18 hours | up to 15 hours | up to 12 hours | up to 13 hours | up to 13 hours | |
Measurements (H x W x D) | | 2.95 x 1.53 x 0.35 inches | 3.35 x 1.57 x 0.33 inches | 3.38 x 1.7 x 0.35 inches | 3.74 x 1.97 x 0.35 inches | 3-9/10 x 2 x 3/10 inches | 3-9/10 x 2 x 3/10 inches | |
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(23 customer reviews) 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Sadly disappointing,
May 24, 2011 Mary (South Carolina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Archos Vision 30c 8 GB Video MP3 Player with 3-Inch Touchscreen and FM Radio (Silver) (Electronics)
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I truly hate to give bad reviews, especially to products with such promise. At first, I was excited to see that this Mp3 player not only would play my music but would allow me to listen to the radio, too. It's something I kind of missed when listening to my iPod. But, unfortunately, not much worked well.
Of course, I tried out the radio first. No go. I couldn't get any of the stations in town to turn in without static. For many of the stations, I couldn't get it to stop on the exact station number, though that may have been due to the touch screen. Or not.
Then I tried out some of my music. Maybe I'm spoiled but as I listened to the player, I felt like I was back in the 80's, listening to my portable cassette player with its not-so-clear headphones or the cheap radio in my parents' Pinto (yes, we had a Pinto. Don't judge.). No matter what I did or what headphones I used, the sound quality remained subpar.
Trying to use the touchscreen controls was just...Read more
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Perfect for someone like me.,
May 31, 2011 Tonya Speelman "Hoarder of books" (Goldendale WA) - See all my reviews
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This little MP3 is perfect for someone like me. I don't really care if the picture quality is good, clear, crisp etc. What I wanted was something I could use when I go running. Just some tunes to make the time pass! And this little easy to use MP3 was perfect! Very easy to upload songs onto, the thing basically runs itself.
Very lightweight so I don't feel like I have an old walkman with me. I haven't had many problems as written in the other reviews about having troubles with the screen. I am sure if you are an avid user you will know more of what they should and shouldn't do. However for someone like me who really just wanted to have something to run with -- it is perfect! I know most at the stores run $80 to $100, so I think the price for this MP3 is very fair!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
It does quite a bit,
May 27, 2011 Shannie AKA 'TheJavaGoddess' "Shan" - See all my reviews
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Do not expect an Apple product, and you might like this. It will be frustrating to people who are used to everything instant and the quickest of connections. On opening and examining it, it seems a bit light, so I would be careful not to drop it. After charging, it seemed to me that the features were fairly easy to access. As I said, it is not for someone who gets frustrated easy, you can't whizz around with a fingertip. I like all the multi-use features, so if that's your priority, this will be fine for a careful user.