Archos JukeBox Studio (6 GB) MP3 Player
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- Number of Songs: 1500
- Usage: Music Recording
- Interface: USB
- Main Storage Type: Hard Drive
- Storage Capacity: 6 GB
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don't bother me, I'm listening to 100+ hours of music!
Pros
storage size, unique design, battery life (includes 2 sets)
Cons
smaller, but not tiny, display / UI should be better, battery life indicator not accurate
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Big storage and like a portable hardriveAnd, the slick looks and good battery life make it extra deserving. Just be ready to spend a little time learning the ui.
I had the nomad and returned it because it really didn't do much for me. chunky, relatively poor battery life, and no double use as a hard drive. It went back after one week, just wasn't worth the money. So, I waited for awhile, and then appeared the archos, which fit my bill.
The primary reason that I bought the archos is because of the ease of access to the hard drive (and the fair price). I use about half the storage for music, and half as a depot for images that I take with my digital camera. I travel with the USB cable and adapters and when I get access to a desktop/laptop with USB support, I transfer over my files and free up my sony memory stick for more photos.
The user interface for surfing files from the unit isn't great, but it is servicable. And, you drag and drop directly onto the drive, which couldn't be easier. It would have been nice if they included a few extra buttons to make it easier to access some of the other features. And, the sorting features by track, album, style of the Nomad are missed. But, in it's defense, you can learn to use it, so that's important. I would prefere a manual volume wheel rather than digital access. it's much easier to suit volume to taste that way.
You'll want to replace the headphones. I have the sony G72, behind the ear jobs which fold and are very comfortable.
there are 2 nice unexpected bonuses. an extra set of 4 batteries and a neat little neoprene case. Neither are super, but their inclusion is appreciated.
The industrial design of the unit is pretty slick and looks cool. Sure, looks aren't everything, but with gadgets like this, they're an extra perk. It's not light, but feels pretty sturdy. I'm not afraid to bounce it around a bit.
The sound is pretty full, could use a bit more bass and slightly louder volume, but only if you really need to rock out. And, it tracks quickly from track to track (when played in sequence), so there are no annoying gaps.
If you have your mind set on 6gigs (or more if you hack the upgrade), this is your best choice. I have a feeling there will be some upcoming firmware upgrades that improve the navigability of the files.
The interface could be much better. The battery strength indicator is pretty random. It constantly fluctuates, so I don't really trust it. It can go from 1 bar to 3 bars, down to 2 bars in 2 minutes. I think it tends to underestimate battery power. It also takes a lot of clicks to move through the song selection interface. The buttons on the control pad aren't the most logical. But, it works. And, if you download playlists, that makes it much easier.
The primary reason that I bought the archos is because of the ease of access to the hard drive (and the fair price). I use about half the storage for music, and half as a depot for images that I take with my digital camera. I travel with the USB cable and adapters and when I get access to a desktop/laptop with USB support, I transfer over my files and free up my sony memory stick for more photos.
The user interface for surfing files from the unit isn't great, but it is servicable. And, you drag and drop directly onto the drive, which couldn't be easier. It would have been nice if they included a few extra buttons to make it easier to access some of the other features. And, the sorting features by track, album, style of the Nomad are missed. But, in it's defense, you can learn to use it, so that's important. I would prefere a manual volume wheel rather than digital access. it's much easier to suit volume to taste that way.
You'll want to replace the headphones. I have the sony G72, behind the ear jobs which fold and are very comfortable.
there are 2 nice unexpected bonuses. an extra set of 4 batteries and a neat little neoprene case. Neither are super, but their inclusion is appreciated.
The industrial design of the unit is pretty slick and looks cool. Sure, looks aren't everything, but with gadgets like this, they're an extra perk. It's not light, but feels pretty sturdy. I'm not afraid to bounce it around a bit.
The sound is pretty full, could use a bit more bass and slightly louder volume, but only if you really need to rock out. And, it tracks quickly from track to track (when played in sequence), so there are no annoying gaps.
If you have your mind set on 6gigs (or more if you hack the upgrade), this is your best choice. I have a feeling there will be some upcoming firmware upgrades that improve the navigability of the files.
The interface could be much better. The battery strength indicator is pretty random. It constantly fluctuates, so I don't really trust it. It can go from 1 bar to 3 bars, down to 2 bars in 2 minutes. I think it tends to underestimate battery power. It also takes a lot of clicks to move through the song selection interface. The buttons on the control pad aren't the most logical. But, it works. And, if you download playlists, that makes it much easier.
