Archos Gmini XS 100 review

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What is it: 3GB Micro hard drive MP3 player

What we think: It has only 3GB, but the funky Archos Gmini XS 100 is the WMA -- and cheaper -- alternative to the iPod Mini

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7.3

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2.0

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	Archos Gmini XS 100	Apple iPod classic (2nd gen)	Apple iPod classic	Apple iPod Photo (30GB)
Review date	22 Aug 05	16 Sep 08	18 Sep 07	25 Mar 05
Editor's rating	7.3	9.1	9.0	9.0
Price range	£56.98 - £56.98		£197.98 - £197.98
Review summary	If you're looking for a small MP3 player with a stylish and ergonomic design -- and you don't need a tonne of storage -- consider Archos's Gmini XS 100 Read full review	120GB of storage and the addition of the Genius feature, makes up for the slightly reduced battery life over the previous model, reaffirming the iPod classic as our favourite portable audio player on record Read full review	Apple has not only exceeded our expectations, it's exceeded ones we didn't even have. The iPod classic is a superb audio player with a huge wealth of well-integrated features and intuitive navigation. Our only real concern is that menus can be laggy. Apart from that, outstanding Read full review	The iPod Photo is a beautiful and versatile device with a new, affordable price. The 30GB version is a particularly good value at only £45 more than the audio-only 20GB version Read full review
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