Archos Jukebox 20 GB Digital Audio Player/Recorder/Hard Drive 500277

Archos Jukebox 20 GB Digital Audio Player/Recorder/Hard Drive 500277
Manufacturer: Archos
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The ARCHOS Jukebox Recorder 20 is the first, portable MP3 recorder with a 20GB hard drive that is also compatible with USB 2.0. It provides the awesome capability of recording directly from any audio source - real-time, on-the-fly recording of up to 300 hours (500 audio CDs - 5000 songs) 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 20 GB hard drive that connects to the computer through an ultra-fast USB 2.0 interface. There's no need for special software to download MP3 songs. Just drag and drop MP3 files from Windows Explorer. With the USB 2.0 interface, the transfer data speed is up to 480Mbps. The Jukebox Recorder 20 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 20 combines an MP3 recording device with a 20 GB hard drive for storing up to 330 hours of MP3 audio. Merge your entire collection of MP3s and CDs onto one handheld device. Slip it into your pocket, and listen to all your favorite music wherever you go.

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 20 hard drive doubles as a portable 20 GB hard drive for PC or Mac laptops and desktop computers to store all your data, images, and software. The Jukebox Recorder 20 is compatible with USB 2.0, with up to a 480 MBps transfer rate; it's also backwards compatible with USB 1.1. (Note that if using a USB 1.1 connection, the maximum transfer rate you can expect is 12 MBps.)

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 20 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.

Average customer rating: 4.0

A Good Phone
sim card
Great Phone, But Requires Accessories
Upgrade ????
First phone

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Sony Ericsson W300i Phone (AT&T)

Manufacturer: Cingular
Product Group: Wireless
Binding: Wireless Phone
ASIN: B000IF21KO

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Amazon.com Product Description

An upgrade to the venerable z520, the W300i adds a memory card slot and EDGE high-speed data. The W300i version also adds Walkman music player and styling. Other key features include Bluetooth, camera, internal antenna, and speakerphone. All this goodness is delivered in a package that is smaller and lighter than its predecessor. With dual screens and a VGA camera with video capabilities, the W300i is a serious next-generation phone. It's the perfect handset for folks who want to get all the latest wireless goodies in one chic package, and the perfect companion to Cingular Wireless service.

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<small><b>Your phone, your music--all on the go. See the W300 video.</b> <small></td></tr></table> <B>Design</B>
The W300i's 65,000-color, 128 x 160 display is housed under the front cover while the outside sports a supplementary 101 x 80 color display that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The VGA (640 x 480) camera is housed on the front cover as well. The W300i uses an internal antenna-- nothing to snag or break off--and a five-way button just above the dial pad is used to control most of the phone's menus and features. Up/down buttons on the left side of the phone can be used for quick volume control and menu navigation. USB data and charging ports, as well as a headset port, are located on the phone's bottom edge. And because the W300i's front and rear faceplates are changeable with Sony-Ericsson Style-Up covers, you can dress it up to suit your style. The design also incorporates a unique carry handle on the top of the phone.

<B>Calling Features</B>
The W300i's phone book can hold up to 510 contacts with multiple entries per contact. A call list remembers your most recent missed, received and dialed calls. The phone's voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. The phone also features a speakerphone for easy, hands-free talking. In addition to a vibrating alert, the phone supports polyphonic ringtones as well as MP3- and AAC-format ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. There's even a bundled application that lets you mix your own ringtones with up to 16 tracks. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone and more ringtones can be downloaded from Cingular's MEdia service. Picture caller ID lets you assign a photo to specific callers. Similarly, a ringer ID lets you assign ringtones to callers. Lastly, users of Bluetooth headsets will find perfect compatibility with the W300i's Bluetooth abilities.

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<small><b>Snap some great shots when you're out and about.</b> <small></td></tr></table> <B>Messaging, Internet and Tools</B>
The W300i has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. Instant messaging is also supported and the phone ships with a built-in email client.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the W300i, as it supports the GPRS and EDGE data protocols. When used with a Cingular data plan and the phone's USB or Bluetooth data capabilities the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the W300i including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar, and an alarm clock with a timer and stopwatch. Sony Ericsson Sync Station software lets you synchronize your Microsoft Outlook calendar, contacts, notes and tasks with your phone.

<B>Imaging and Entertainment</B>
The W300i was designed for serious fun. The built-in VGA camera captures stills and video to the phone's 16MB of internal memory. Picture effects and custom screensavers, backgrounds, and themes can be set up to fit your personality.

Java support is built into the W300i, making it a powerful gaming companion for both online and offline games. Games are downloadable via the MEdia service or you can use the handset's USB or Bluetooth data connections to load more games and files onto the phone.

<B>Vital Statistics</B>
The Sony-Ericsson W300i weighs 3.32 ounces and measures 3.54 x 1.85 x 0.96 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 9 hours of digital talk time, and up to 400 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews:

A Good Phone.......2007-05-01

This is overall a very good phone. This is the third Sony Ericsson phone that I have owned and I think it lives up to their quality and track record. I'll go over the typical pros and cons:

Pros:
1. Battery life is amazing. I haven't had it drop any lower than 70% on its battery meter. And that's with frequent usage throughout the day talking and using the Walkman player. That's with putting it on the charger by the end of the day.
2. Call clarity is very good and fairly loud on the highest setting. Ringtones can also be pretty loud depending on which tone you choose.
3. The screen is clear, colorful, and pretty sharp, although not as sharp as other high- end handsets, it won't disappoint.
4. Menus are easy to navigate and are quickly responsive. I haven't experienced any lag between button presses and actions on the screen. It's very easy to browse your files on the built in memory as well as the memory stick.
5. The handset accepts memory sticks to increase the amount of storage. I have a 2GB Sandisk memory stick currently. Sony's documentation says that 512MB is the maximum storage because they have either not tested the higher capacities, or they were not available at the time of documentation. Some people have experienced problems getting some 1GB memory sticks to work, so you may have to try a couple of them out.
6. The earbuds that come with the handset are very good. They are very, very deep on their bass. They have silicone nubs on the end that help to create a more snug fit. I have an identical pair that I purchased a few years ago for $50. The only difference is that the cord is a little more stiff this time around and doesn't look as high quality, but I'm definitely not complaining. They're so much better than a lot of the other junk earbuds that other manufacturers supply.
7. The Walkman media player is pretty good and can run in the background while you perform other tasks on the handset. You can tell that Sony put a lot more thought into the Walkman than other manufacturers do, with the quality and options that it provides. You can create playlists within the program and sort by artist or tracks for playback. It also has a shuffle option. One of the best things for me was the equalizer. You can choose from: Normal, Bass, Mega, Bass, Voice, and Treble Boost. You can also manually adjust the settings if you wish.
8. There are several ways to connect your handset to your PC. You can use the USB cable, which may or may not come with your handset depending on where you buy yours, I ordered directly through Cingular and it was an added bonus. You can also connect through Bluetooth. When you connect the handset to a PC you can synchronize your Outlook contacts, calendar, tasks, and notes. You have several ways to add music or other files to your handset as well. You can add files with Windows Explorer or by using Sony's PC Suite software. One fairly undocumented feature about transferring music is that you can use Windows Media Player to synchronize your music library instead of using Sony's Disc2Phone software. The only difference is that Disc2Phone will convert non copy protected WMA files to a playable format on the handset. Windows Media Player will just transfer the WMA file over, which won't play on the handset. So probably most music library programs, with the exception of iTunes, will allow you to transfer non copy protected music files to the handset.
9. The FM radio is a nice addition and has a very good reception. You have to connect the headset since the antenna is built into it, but you can set an option to play sound through the loudspeaker of the phone. You can save your presets. It also has Radio Data System (RDS) which can show the name of the station and track/artist info if the station is capable of transmitting it.
10. Sony Ericsson is still one of the best out there in providing free and accessible software from their website. A lot of other manufacturers like to charge for basic file transfer software. Their website even has a lot of ringtones, images, themes, and games free of charge.

Cons:
1. This is a common problem with a lot of users. The battery cover is one of the most difficult things to get off. Some say it gets easier the more times you do it, so we'll see if that's true.
2. The number pad's buttons are flush with the casing, blend together, and don't have much identity when you're trying to dial without looking at the numbers.
3. You can customize the directional pad to open up specific menus when you're at the standby screen but you can't customize the middle "Jack" button. You know, that stupid little orange guy that you always hit on accident and then you get to see how many times you did it when you get your billing statement. This is a common thing on a lot of handsets out there, so it really shouldn't be held up against Sony Ericsson as it's more than likely enforced by Cingular to restrict that option.
4. The hinge where it flips open is just a little bit wobbly and not completely snug.
5. The camera is 640x480 VGA (about 0.3 megapixels) and is pretty basic. Since the Walkman feature has so much emphasis, it seems like they just tacked the camera on to sell the phone to a wider crowd.
6. When you connect the handset to a PC via USB or Bluetooth you are presented with two options on the handset and you must choose one of the options before you can proceed. The first option is File Transfer Mode which allows you to drag and drop files. The other option is Phone Mode which allows you to synchronize with Outlook or use the phone as a modem connection for the PC. I'm not sure why they separated these functions other than for the purpose of still allowing some functionality while you're on a flight. It would have been much easier if you could choose an option to force the handset to default to your most frequent choice. When you are in File Mode your GSM/GPRS signal is disabled, so it forces me to work quickly so I don't miss any calls. Another strange thing is that when you're in Phone Mode there is an option in the PC Suite software that allows you to browse and drag and drop your files. You can add your music, pictures, etc. that way, you just won't be able to use Windows Media Player or Disc 2 Phone to synchronize your music since it won't recognize the handsets internal memory or memory stick.
7. Synchronizing your contacts with Outlook was not the most pleasant experience initially. It took any contact from Outlook that had grouped entries within it and spread them out into individual entries on the handset's address book. For some reason it would also transfer the grouped entries to the handset, which was what I wanted, but I basically had to go through and remove all of the individual duplicates in the handset's address book. I even started over from scratch and deleted the addresses from the phones memory as well as the SIM memory and it would still transfer them to the handset the same way. Although I did find that if you set everything in the handset's address book to how you want it, you can choose in the PC Suite software to synchronize and make the handset the primary dictator on any changes. There is also the option to keep the contact that was updated most recently on either the handset or Outlook and update the old one. It may take you a while, but you should experiment and find which option works best before giving up.

Hope any of this helps in your buying decision.

sim card.......2007-04-16

The sim card is weary hard to remove. I don't know why sony ericsson did that with their phone.The phone futures are great and work well.

Great Phone, But Requires Accessories.......2007-03-23

I love this phone. It works very well. However I was disappointed that it does not come (at least from Amazon) with a usb cable, or a memory stick. Both of these items are required to use the features in the product description, so it would have been nice if Amazon would have stated what would and would not be included with the phone.

Upgrade ????.......2007-03-17

Why can't I renew my existing account for 2 yrs. instead of having to purchase a new plan. I.E. just send me the phone and I'll put my own sim card in it. I don't see this option.

First phone.......2007-02-19

I love love love this phone. It is my first phone and I love it. I adore the keypad, just got a ringtone and it is predownloaded with a ton of game demos. I got bowling, neopets,jewel quest,tetris, wheel of fortune and more. Really great demos. The camera works okay and I am still working on the music thing. All of my friends have the same boring nextel and when I showed them mine each and every one fell in love with it and they all talk about it. Not a lot of people have cingular anymore but it is great to have something of your own. You must get this phone...also a great phone for teens.

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