Archos Gmini402 20 GB Pocket Multimedia Center

Archos Gmini402 20 GB Pocket Multimedia Center
Manufacturer: Archos
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
ARCHOS presents the ultra slim Pocket Multimedia Center to enjoy all your digital entertainment needs while on the go. The Gmini 402 pushes mobile entertainment allows up to 80 hours of video play, 200,000 photos or 10,000 songs. It has a sleek metallic design measuring at only 4.17 x 2.37 x 0.69 inch and weighing at 5.64 ounces. Yet, it offers a large hard drive capacity and color LCD screen. Play DivX and MPEG-4 files Capacity - 20 GB Hard Drive. Store up to 80 hours of videos, 200,000 photos or 10,000 songs Music playback - Stereo MP3 decoding at 30-320 kb/s CBR & VBR, WMA, WMA protected files, WAV. PlaysForSure Audio Audio recording - Stereo sound in WAV (PCM & ADPCM) format Photo viewer - JPEG (except progressives) or BMP. Download photos from computer through USB 2.0 port. Transfer photos from digital camera through USB host port Video playback - MPEG-4 SP with B-Frames (compatible with DivX and Xvid 4.0 or higher) and stereo sound. Near DVD quality up to 720x480 at 30 f/s (NTSC), 720x576 at 25 f/s (PAL), AVI file format. Game engine - Mophu game engine Display - 2.2 TFT LCD 220 x 176 pixels 262,000 colors. Interfaces - USB 2.0 High-Speed device, compatible USB 1.1, PC & Mac.USB Host Port compatible Mass Storage Device. AV connections - Stereo analog Line In (via adapter included). Earphones. Audio and Video line Out (TV output). Built-in microphone. Battery life - Up to 10 hours for music. Up to 4 hours for video on built-in LCD Internal Power Source - Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries External Power Source - AC charger adaptor Unit Dimensions - Approx. 17 x 20 x 7 cm / 6.7 x 7.9 x 2.8 inches Unit Weight - Approx. 160 grams (5.64 ounces) Computer Compatibility - PC with Windows ME, or 2000, Macintosh G3 with MAC OS 10.2.4 or higher, Macintosh G3 and USB 2.0 port

Average customer rating: 5.0

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Toshiba Satellite A105-S4244 15.4" Notebook PC (Intel Core Duo Processor T2050, 512 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, DVD SuperMulti Drive)

Manufacturer: Toshiba
Product Group: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
ASIN: B000IM89FS

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Product Description

The Toshiba Satellite A105-S4244 Notebook PC is proof that the cutting edge of computing technology isn't just deskbound. It delivers outstanding multimedia features in a compact size - giving you technology that makes desktops look like they're standing still. Sleek and lean, it boasts all the must-haves that everyone is talking about -- from a gorgeous TruBrite Monitor to an 11-in-1 DVD SuperMulti Double Layer drive. It's a value-priced notebook that gives you more media flexibility. DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 11 formats 15.4 widescreen TruBrite TFT active-matrix LCD display; 1280 x 800 native resolution Intel Graphics Accelerator 950 with 8MB-128MB dynamically-allocated shared graphics memory Built-in stereo speakers with SRS TruSurround XT and SRS WOW PCMCIA card slot (Type II/Type I) supporting ExpressCard/34 & ExpressCard/54 5-in-1 Media Bridge Adapter - SD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MMC, xD Picture Card Ports - RGB (monitor) out, S-Video out, headphone out, microphone in, iLINK, USB 2.0 (4 ports), RJ-45 (LAN), RJ-11 (modem) Battery Life - 3 hours, 27 minutes (Up to 4 hours recharge time) Operating Systems - Windows XP Media Center 2005; Included Software - Microsoft OneNote 2003, Office Student Teacher Edition (trial version), Works 8.5, Java 2 Runtime Environment, Adobe Acrobat Reader, InterVideo WinDVD 5, WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, Sonic Solutions' RecordNow! Basic, Windows Media Player 10, Yahoo! Music Engine, McAfee VirusScan & Internet Security Suite (30-day trial), AOL (6-month trial) Unit Dimensions(WxDxH) - 14.2 x 10.5 x 1.45 (360 x 267 x 37 mm) Weight - 6.0 lbs. (2.72 Kg)

Amazon.com Product Description

Easily mobile at just 6 pounds, the Toshiba Satellite A105-S4244 makes it easy to get your work done with a large, bright 15.4-inch widescreen LCD. It's also great for using as a media center, with Toshiba's unique Express Media Player enabling you to bypass the system and access CDs and DVDs with a touch of button. This affordable notebook PC is powered by Intel's powerful Core Duo T2050, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance and a more efficient power consumption. The dual execution core T2050 has a 1.6 GHz processor speed, fast 533 MHz system bus, and generous 2 MB L2 cache. It also features a 100 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), dual-layer multiformat DVD drive that also burns CDs, tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity, Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 128 MB of shared video memory, an ExpressCard slot, and multi-format memory card reader. And it's loaded with the Microsoft Windows Media Center operating system, featuring powerful, easy-to-use digital entertainment functionality. This is a Windows Vista capable PC, and it's also Windows Vista Premium ready.

The Basics
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Hard Drive: The 100 GB hard drive (5400 RPM) is a bit above average in size for notebook PCs. It offers more than enough capacity for storing documents and productivity software for road warriors. You'll also be able to store a good-sized digital audio library. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.

Processor: The Intel Core Duo T2050 processor is built with the Mobile Intel 945PM Express chipset, and it has a 1.60 GHz processor speed, fast 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and large 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

The Intel Core Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the next version of Microsoft Windows, code-named Vista. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. It's more efficient, thanks to Intel's Power Coordination and Deeper Sleep, which help to transfer power only to those areas of the processor that need it. It also features Intel's Digital Media Boost, which delivers enhanced performance on floating point-intensive applications such as CAD tools, 3-D and 2-D modeling, video editing, digital music, digital photography and gaming.

Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory (PC4200, DDR2 SDRAM) is a basic start for power users, and it offers a very fast 533 MHz speed. It has two memory slots, enabling you to add up to 4 GB of RAM for worry-free handling graphics-intensive presentations and multiple open business productivity applications.

CD/DVD Drive: The double-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents. It features the following speeds: 2.4x DVD+R DL, 2x DVD-R DL, 8x for both single-layer DVD+R/-R, 4x DVD+RW, 4x DVD-RW, 3x DVD-RAM, and 24x/10x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.

Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad. It also offers a launch button for the Express CD/DVD media player and control buttons (play, stop, next, previous). With Toshiba's unique Express Media Player, you can won't have to wait for Windows to boot up before you can start a DVD movie or CD. Just a simple press of the button bypasses the system and starts your media playing. </ul> Screen, Graphics and Sound
This Toshiba Satellite A105 has a 15.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 128 MB of shared video memory. It also features an integrated audio card with headphone and microphone jacks. The built-in speakers can produce immersive SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround sound with SRS WOW sound enhancement. This notebook also features an integrated audio card with headphone and microphone jacks.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This notebook has an integrated tri-mode Intel 3945ABG wireless LAN, which is compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot (in addition to a standard PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. It provides a decent offering of connectivity options, including both USB 2.0 and FireWire <ul>

4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players

1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals

1 VGA monitor port

1 S-Video out

1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type II, PCMCIA R2.01, PC Card16, CardBus)

1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack

5-in-1 memory card reader (Secure Digital, MultiMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card) </ul> It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
The pre-installed Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is essentially Windows XP Professional Edition with a variety of tools to help you to create, organize, and enjoy digital media ranging from music to home movies to photo slide shows. Additionally, it enables you to control your television with the included remote and record and pause programs (much like a DVR--or digital video recorder--such as Tivo or ReplayTV). It's compatible with cable, digital cable, satellite TV and antenna inputs, and it includes an FM tuner. It also comes preloaded with Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, McAfee Internet Security Suite and VirusScan (with 30-day trials), InterVideo WinDVD and WinDVD Creator, and Sonic Solutions RecordNow.

Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 14.2 x 10.5 x 1.45 (WxDxH) and weighs 6 pounds.

Power
It's powered by a 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery (4700 mAh), which has a battery life of up to 3.5 hours (depending on usage). It has a recharge time of 3 to 3.5 hours.

What's in the Box
This package contains the A105-S4244 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Great Buy.......2007-01-10

This computer was everything I needed. Of special interest was the firewire port not on most computers of this price.

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