Typical price: £240
What is it: Portable media centre with camcorder, 2.2-inch screen and 20GB hard drive
What we think: A 'lite' version of Archos' other media centres, the Gmini 402 only offers camcorder functionality as compansation, a poor deal if you ask us
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 9 January 2006
Tags: archos technology, media player, bonus, pad
We like:
Small size; premium styling; can be used as a USB host; headphone splitter included
We don't like:
Horrible interface; small 4:3 screen; won't record from TV; impractical camera lens placement
You might also need:
FM radio and remote control, car adaptor, Dr DivX or pre-encoded DivX files
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The Gmini is a strange hybrid -- a cut-down version of the company's other media centres, with a tacked-on 'camcorder' element and tiny 4:3 screen. Lacking the ability to record from TV, you'd better have a collection of DivX video. The screen is of a high quality, but it's too small and the wrong format to enjoy movies on. The tacked-on camera is no reason to buy the device, but it is cheap
Archos Gmini 402 Camcorder History
29 Nov 2005 in Crave
Archos Gmini 402 Camcorder: Stalker's delight
The Gmini 402 Camcorder is the iPod nano of Archos' media centre range. With a 20GB hard drive and an in-built camcorder, the gadget is endearingly small, but with a tiny screen and poor video, our first impressions were soon soured
Latest user reviews
November 3, 2006
Posted by: Anonymous
"Nice video - shame about the product"
August 26, 2006
Posted by: Incredible Ike
"Useless piece of junk"
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