Typical price: £150
What is it: No-frills hard-drive music player with 20GB of memory
What we think: Those looking for a compact, no-nonsense WMA player should check out the feature-light yet affordable Archos Gmini XS202
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 October 2005
Tags: Archos Technology, Archos Gmini XS202, headphones, presets, songs
We like:
Supports protected WMA files; compact and easy to use; improved battery performance; bargain price
We don't like:
Drab appearance; no FM radio or voice recorder
You might also need:
Better headphones
CNET UK judgement:
Although identical in appearance to the Archos Gmini XS200, the still-economical XS202 offers better features under the bonnet
Full review:
The Archos Gmini XS202 keeps all the merits of the XS200 and adds some essential features that were strangely missing from the first iteration. And at £150, it's still a terrific bargain for a 20GB device. Continue Reading...
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