Price range: £45.03
What is it: Portable video player with built-in digital Freeview TV tuner and 40GB hard drive
What we think: Not perfect, but the best mobile TV around
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 4 July 2006
Tags: Archos Technology, Archos AV 700 TV, TFT, stereo speakers, pixels
We like:
Excellent TV picture and reception; ability to record on the move; large screen
We don't like:
Sound output is too quiet; it's heavy; basic electronic programme guide
You might also need:
PC or Mac for transferring video; better quality headphones
CNET UK judgement:
Aside from a few minor flaws, the AV 700 TV is an excellent product. It's certainly the best mobile digital TV we've seen, and the fact that it also features video, music and photo playback is a huge bonus
Full review:
The Archos AV 700 TV is the first mobile television that comes with a built-in recorder. It's also got a digital Freeview tuner, giving you access to around 50 channels instead of five, making it a mightily impressive product on paper. Continue Reading...
Archos AV 700 TV History
7 Jul 2006 in Digital Living
Archos goes full circle with the AV 700 TV, adding a Freeview tuner so you can watch live television on the move as well as viewing prerecorded programmes from the hard drive. Will you be tuning in or turning it off?
4 May 2006 in Crave
Archos AV700 TV: tuners in your sky rocket
More lovely than a Care Bear in drag. More delicious than ten Skittles baked in a pie. Ladies and gentlemen, 'tis the dual-tuner Archos AV700 TV
Latest user reviews
July 13, 2006
Posted by: Robin Brown
"Very good all round"
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