Archos 5 160 GB Internet Tablet with Android Review

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(More customer reviews)I just got my new Android 5 500GB direct from Archos yesterday and its quite a beauty. I'm upgrading from my old Archos 5 250GB, so that will be my primary point of comparison. I also have the following to compare to: iPod Touch 64GB, Archos 605, Walkman X, Samsung P2, and a host of other MP3 players large and small.
Given that my iPod Touch upgrade this year was less than astounding, I pretty much figured that this upgrade for Archos would be similarly understated. Mainly I just wanted the extra hard drive so I could backup all my laptops onto my music player. I was wrong! The new Android version seems to have a whole new feel both in form factor and the new software. I had heard that Archos was having problems with the software, but they seem to have ironed most of them out as of 1.1 firmware release. I did update my firmware immediately, and the process was quite smooth.
I'm going to rate this player on my absolute scale. I will also be making notes on the value of the upgrade from my old Archos 5. Note: I mostly use this as a media center to play music and video; secondarily as a backup drive.
Let's get to it then, these are the things I love about my new Android:
1) 500GB -- totally awesome amount of disk, I can now put just about every digital file I own on the Archos.
2) Android interface -- the overall feel of the software interface has definitively improved with the integration of Android. Effects are crisper, the esthetics are cleaner, things seem to happen faster. I especially like how easy it is to access the most recently played song or video from the main screen, pops up with a little thumbnail that you tap on and voila, resumes right where you left off!
3) Apps -- with Android we now have access to some serious app selection. Of course, nobody compares to the Apple App Store, but this comes the closest.
4) Weight -- this actually feels lighter to me than my 250GB.
5) Dock/DVR -- this popped right into my old 5 DVR and started playing right away. I still think this is the best DVR/Player combination available of all the MP3 players.
6) Video/Hi Def -- of the players I have owned, this has the best, biggest, and highest resolution screen.
7) Portrait/Landscape -- Archos has borrowed the iPhone trick of rotating the display according to orientation. I guess they have an accelerometer in there now, I dunno. Still, its fun to see this feature on an Archos. Its a lot easier to navigate playlists in portrait mode.
8) Easy and regular firmware updates -- with a WiFi connection, the firmware updates are easily performed on the unit itself. That's the easiest system I've seen of all my players. One thing I've learned about Archos over the years, they will put out a steady stream of firmware updates.
9) WMV/MTP mode-- very smooth interface to Windows for either Media Monkey or Windows Media Player.
10) Dedicated volume button -- power and volume buttons have been conveniently located onto the top edge. This is actually much easier to use when it is docked on the DVR (which is where mine spends most of its life!).
11) Sound quality is quite good, sounds great through my Klipsch speakers and seems to have more oomph than my other players.
12) WiFi/Browser -- has a good browser and WiFi connection has worked well for me. I think the keyboard is better than the Touch's, although Safari is probably the slightly superior browser. The bigger screen also helps for browsing. Overall I'm inclined to give the Archos the top ranking for browsers.
13) I just discovered Twidroid, one of many apps pre-loaded, allows me to check my Twitter in a really nice format -- love it!
14) Portability -- well there's only so much portability that can be expected with a screen and hard drive this large. This new design is smoother and rounder so its a little more comfortable in a pocket. It is very easy to carry around as a handheld device, fits nicely in my hand as I stroll about the house trying out all of the Android Apps! In any case, this is not as portable as a Touch but I think its pretty good for a small computer -- which is basically what this is.
15) No extra plug ins needed (so far!). Always in the past I've laid out another $40 for additional Archos plugins to play iPod format music and other video formats. So far I haven't had to do that -- thank you Archos :)
16) Archos will stand behind their product. I've had to send in a couple of Archos units over the years and they have always been happy to either repair or replace the unit without quibbling about it, as long as its under warranty. Note: it did take two weeks to get my unit back!
17) Multi threading: now I show my engineer/geek side. This baby can do a bunch of different stuff at the same time, unlike the iPhone/Touch which can really only do one thing at a time. The Android can be doing other stuff while you are listening music. I love the little bar on the top that you can pull down and switch to any other task that is running.
18) Built-in kickstand, very nice feature.
19) Stylus friendly touch screen -- sometimes you just get tired of trying to type a touchscreen keyboard with fat fingers! In general, this is one of my favorite touch screens. Most of the other touch screens, including iPod/iPhone, are capacitance which means stylus won't work
20) Micro USB cable plug-in: finally a standardized USB plug and you can have it resting on its kickstand while plugged in :)
Given that the Archos tops the class in several categories, and continues to be the best 500GB 5 inch screen player available I give it about a 4.7 stars out of 5 (round to 5). There are a few things I'm less than thrilled about:
1) Update: I believe you can now format your drive in a Windows friendly format on 1.7.96 version of firmware. External hard drive EXT3 -- as I understand it, Archos changed to the EXT3 hard drive format for reasons of speed and reliability. The result for me is that I can no longer simply select hard drive MSC mode, plug the Archos into a Windows machine and expect to access the drive. You have to install an Ext3 driver such as EXT2 IFS on your Windows PC. Once I did that I was able to access the hard drive and backup files to my hearts content.
2) The playlist interface didn't get much of an upgrade and its still kind of clunky. I want to simply tap my playlist and it starts playing. Often times I have to do a couple of extra taps to get the thing playing.
3) We lost the dedicated play button and removable battery a while back -- but I still miss them both! None of my favorite touch screen players has either of these features. I'm also missing the brown metallic color and the rubbery backside.
4) Finding a case for this baby is no easy trick. You're not going to find one at the local Best Buy I'm afraid. In the past I've resorted to ordering my Archos cases from European companies like I-nique and Noreve. This is generally true of any player that is not an iPod or a Zune.
5) As always with Archos, you must remember that you are dealing with a French based company. This means that they don't always provide the best support/service/upgrades to us Americans.
6) Lets face it, Archos is always playing catch up. Some of the new features aren't fully functional yet. I do have faith that Archos will fix all the little glitches with things like GPS over the course of the next 6 months. The Apps available are currently a bit limited. I expect this will improve over the coming months.
7) Keep in mind that this is not a unit for the faint of heart. This is more for the hobbyist who wants a cutting edge experience that may take some messing around to get it just the way you want it. If you want something easy that requires minimum effort then iPods are going to be more your cup of tea.
For me this is still the best player of its class -- that class being large hard drive, big screen PMP players with other fun features. Android makes for some fun possibilities, and overall I'm impressed with this as an upgrade. Once again, if you don't mind a smaller screen and you love apps I suggest you get an iPod Touch. If what you care about most is sound quality you may want to get a Walkman X. For me those are your top 3 touch screen players, it just depends on what you care about the most.
Note: 10-23-2009; I upgraded to firmware version 1.2.03 which fixes some App, Browser, and YouTube issues. Apps do seem happier now, upgrade process was very smooth. Still happily listening to tunes for about 8 hours a day with no problems :)
Update 11-7-2009: I've been running version 1.2.15 with a host of bug fixes and the unit does seem more stable in general now. Wifi is working better and USB connection seems more reliable.
Update 11-23-2009: Upgrade to firmware v 1.3.07 -- a long list of bug fixes including a few improvements that I had hoped for to control the scanning of multimedia files/ ArcLibrary. Got an AppsLib update which seems to work more reliably. There seem to be a lot more apps available now (300 ish) in AppsLib. Just keeps getting better and better! Still is playing music day in and day out with no problems and I'm backing up 2 laptops worth of files onto my 5 IT.
Update 12-18-2009: I've been on firmware 1.4.16 for over a week now. Lots of little fixes, seems even more stable now.
Update 2-11-2010: Firmware 1.7.33 (Android Donut) upgrade. The upgrade was a bit of work, I ended up reformatting the drive and starting anew. However, power saving seems to work a lot better and I haven't seen it reset itself for quite a while now. This seems to be the most solid release yet!
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Archos, award-winning for its constant technology innovation, now introduces its new Archos 5 Internet Tablet. This product combines all the multimedia know-how that Archos is famous for, with the ANDROID operating system. It offers you an uncompromised Internet, Media and TV experience in a customizable interface. In perpetual evolution with the continuous arrival of new applications, you can personalize your Archos 5 Internet Tablet to perfectly reflect your tastes and needs.


HD Multimedia
Brilliant 5-inch Touchscreen The Archos 5 features an 800 pixel-wide 5-inch touchscreen, an ultra thin design, and an accelerometer for portrait or landscape viewing. Whether enjoying media yourself or sharing with friends, it delivers outstanding image quality.
HD Video Formats Don't compromise--the Archos 5 Internet Tablet is able to handle the widest range of video formats, even at HD 720p resolution (H.264 HD, MPEG-4 HD, and WMV HD5).
Your Music Everywhere Enjoy more music formats directly on your device (MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AAC+, FLAC and OGG Vorbis). In addition, the unique Archos music browsing system allows you to create your playlists without using a PC. Who needs a tuner? Just plug your Archos 5 into amplified speakers and you're all set.
Experience Your Photos Browse through your photos with a simple flick of your finger or play a slideshow with music and transition effects. The high resolution screen is great for zooming in on details.
Take It All With a 160 GB Hard Drive, you won't waste time choosing what files to bring along--take your entire media library with you.

Internet
Fast & Convenient Web Surfing The Archos 5 lets you easily surf the Web. With a Wi-Fi connection (802.11 b/g/n) and the new OMAP3440 processor running at 800 MHz, you get quick and responsive Internet browsing just like on a laptop, without the endless waits for page loads. Enjoy the Web in full width thanks to the 800 pixel wide screen, with no need to zoom in or out.
3.5 G Mobile Phone Connection If you own a standard mobile phone equipped with 3.5 G & Bluetooth technology, simply pair it up to your Archos 5 Internet Tablet via Bluetooth. This will give you easy access to Internet directly on your device anytime and anywhere.
Web TV and Web Radio In less than 3 clicks, you can access nearly 1,000 Web TV channels, over 10,000 Web radio stations, and 100,000 podcasts. There's no downloading wait time. Radio and TV start streaming directly from a worldwide list of traditional and independent radio and TV stations.
Media Club The Media Club remains the easiest way to get video and music content on the go. With an even richer library with new partners and some of the biggest industry names, you'll discover a large library of movies, documentaries, music albums, and games. Buy or rent your entertainment in a couple of clicks and start watching it on your Archos 5 Internet Tablet.

GPS
Full-Featured GPS Whether you are walking or driving, you will always find your destination with the on-board GPS. The GPS includes voice assistance, points of interest, fast multiple-route calculations, and car/pedestrian/adventure modes based on the latest maps from Tele Atlas with 3D landmarks.
You can go to your account at anytime on the Archos website and purchase the available maps or cities.
3D Photo-Realistic City Navigation Find your way around cities in 3D Photo Realistic mode. With multi-angle views and four zoom levels, you'll be able to recognize places as if you had taken your own photos from the sky. This is ideal when walking and visiting large cities in the US (available Q1 2010).
Free 7-Day Trial Try the GPS for 7 days free of charge.

TV
HD TV-Out With the Optional DVR Station or HDMI Mini Dock Turn your TV into a real web-connected multimedia platform. Enjoy all the Archos functions on the big screen of your living room. Watch your movies in HD (720p), listen to your music, share your high resolution pictures, play games or surf the Web.
Record your favorite programs with the Optional DVR Station With the optional DVR Station, you have the perfect match for your Archos 5 Internet Tablet at home. Record TV shows and movies in one step using with the included remote control. Then you can enjoy your recording at home on your wide-screen TV or in the palm of your hand when you are out.

Applications

Ready to go with pre-installed applications Enjoy a selection of fun and practical applications for daily use right out of the box:
eBuddy IM: for instant messaging The multi-platform instant messaging application. Chat from one place to all your friends on the various platforms. Supports MSN, Yahoo, Gtalk, Facebook, ICQ, MySpace and AIM (AOL)
DroidIn: for connecting to LinkedIn Connect to your LinkedIn account to exchange information, ideas and opportunities. Stay informed about your contacts and industry. Find the people & knowledge you need to achieve your goals. Control your career online.
Twitroid: for instant micro-blogging Twitroid is the industry-standard Twitter client for the Android platform. Easily access the famous free social networking and micro-blogging service that enables you to send and read tweets, publish short URLs and pictures.
Deezer: for music streaming Enjoy 35 free web radio stations and the SmartRadio directly on your Archos 5 Internet Tablet.
Dailymotion: for viewing and sharing videos Browse videos by searching tags, channels or user-created groups.
QuickPedia: for access to Wikipedia Access to the free web-based and collaborative encyclopedia.
ThinkFree Mobile: for viewing Office documents This application allows you to view, edit and create Microsoft Office 97/2000/XP/2003/2007 Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF documents. You will get a free update before year-end allowing you to also edit and create documents.
E-mail & contacts Stay in contact by using the full integrated Email and contacts applications.
Moov: toggles easily between your apps Moov wraps up your search needs all in one place, so you can quickly toggle between the product's contacts, Google, Wikipedia and the remaining Applications on your product.
CraigsPhone: for access to online classified advertisements CraigsPhone is a centralized network of online communities, featuring free online classified advertisements � with sections devoted to jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, gigs, r�sum�s, and discussion forums.
High Paying Jobs: for access to a list of jobs (US & Canada only) Browse through jobs lists directly on the Product. Search over 2 million jobs from all the leading jobsites.

Add-ons
DVR Station This accessory allows you to record TV, play video back to your TV and charge your Archos. Recording your favorite programs has never been so easy. You can also surf the Web or stream web video to your TV while comfortably laid back on your couch using the included remote control as a keyboard and mouse pointer.
DVR Snap-on Use our DVR Snap-on to record from almost any audio or video analog source when you are on the move.
Mini Dock Transfer your files directly from USB keys, digital cameras, or other portable media players. Quickly charge your Archos with the included charger/adapter. Play video out to your TV with video output in high quality S-Video or standard quality composite.
HDMI Mini Dock Optimize TV playback with HDMI output quality. Transfer your files directly from USB keys, digital cameras, or other portable media players from the standard USB port. Quickly charge your Archos with the included charger/adapter.
Battery Dock Transfer your files directly from USB sticks, digital cameras, or other portable media players. Quickly charge your Archos with the included charger/adapter and get extended playback with the built-in backup battery. Play video out to your TV with video output in high quality S-Video or standard quality composite.

What's in the Box Archos 5 Internet Tablet with Android (160 GB), headphones, Standard USB cable, DVR Station adapter, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice.

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Advanced Rechargeable Clip-On Bluetooth V2.0 Stereo Headset Converter - Bluetooth Enable ANY Earbuds / Headphones for Google ANDROID / Windows / Apple Phones - Motorola DROID / Incredible / HTC Evo / T-mobile myTouch 4G Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been looking for a device like this for a long time. I have a set of wired high-quality stereo headphones that I wanted to use with my new Android phone. I wanted to be able to control volume, song skipping, pausing, etc. without turning my phone on. I also wanted to eliminate my headphone wires to the phone. This device delivers on all fronts and more.
In addition to music handling, it has a built-in mic for phone calls and the ability to answer calls with a simple button push. I highly recommend this device, especially considering the awesome price on Amazon.
For those concerned with audio quality (a very important aspect for me), this device delivers. It supports the latest Bluetooth profile for high quality audio streaming. I'm using it with a pair of Shure 530s and it sounds great. The build quality is also good. I was a bit concerned because of the low price, but its construction is very nice.

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Advanced Mini Rechargeable Clip-On Bluetooth Stereo Headset ReceiverTurn any pair of headphones/earbuds into a wireless Bluetooth stereo headset!This device is easy to use, lightweight, and lasts 6 hours on one charge!It allows you to wirelessly stream music from your SmartPhones to ANY pair of headphones/earbuds via the Bluetooth connection.It's easy to use, and simple to set-up. Just HOLD the button down on the Receiver until you see the red/blue flashing lights for pairing mode. It will then be discovered by your Phone and is avaiable for connection.It's lightweight design makes it the perfect fit for exercising, outdoors, traveling, and MORE!USE YOUR FAVORITE PAIR OF HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS !Technical Specs:-HiFi Stereo Streaming through Bluetooth V2.0-Supports A2DP audio streaming, and AVRCP remote music controlling-6 Hours of Audio playback-Includes Bluetooth Stereo Receiver, Home/Travel Charger/Stereo Earbuds Compatible WithMotorola Droid X / Droid 2 / Droid / Milestone / Backflip / Defy / CLIQ XTHTC HD7 / EVO 4G / Shift 4g / Thunderbolt / 7 Pro / Droid Incredible / Droid Eris / Aria / Hero / HD2 / Nexus One / Tilt 2 / Desire / Imagio / Trophy / Mozart / Surround / G2 / Dream / Legend / Wildfire / G1Samsung Galaxy Tab / i9000 / Captivate / Fascinate / Vibrant / Epic 4G / Mesmerize / Focus / Alias / Memoir / Omnia II , 7 / Nexus S / Intercept / Behold II / Transform / moment / Galaxy S pro / i9000 / Focus / Solstice / ContinuumApple iPhone 4, iPhone 3Gs, iPod touch (4th, 3rd Generation)Blackberry Torch / Storm / Storm 2 / Bold / Bold 2 / Tour / Curve / Curve 2 / Pearl 3GT-Mobile MyTouch 4G / MyTouch 3G / G2 / G1Nokia N900 / N8 / Nuron / N97LG Expo / Rumor2 / Optimus 7 , T / Banter / Ally / Quantum

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All kit fm transmitter Handsfree for iPhone 3GS,iPod nano 5th generation, iPhone 3G,iPhone,all iPod models,MP3 & MP4 Players w/3.5mm stereo connector Review

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(More customer reviews)I have the iPod Nano 5th generation and I had to buy a sleeve/cover for it in order for it to actually fit in the transmitter & not slide around. So, yes, it does actually work with the Nano 5th gen, it just doesn't fit properly.

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Product features:
1. Turn on your car radio and tune to an unused FM station.2. Place your ipod/iphone into the Flexpod dock by pressing the cradle Lock Release button3. Now secure your ipod/iphone into place by adjusting the Cradle Wings amazone4. Connect your ipod/iphone to the Flexpod dock with the supplied ipod connector5. Plug the Flexpod into car lighter ,the LCD display will turn on6. Adjust angle of the Flexpod suing knob in back of the dock and and the flexible neck7. Use the up/down frequency selector,to the right of the LCD screen, on the Flexpod to match the frequency of the unised FM station on radio that you have choosen.8. WithRemoteControl(Functions:part frequency UP/DOWN,part music of ipod crossing-over)9. You can also use the Quick Scan(QS)button to quickly scan frequencies10.Please note:use the manual station changer on your radio,not the radio's scan feature. Scanning will bring you ro the next broadcast station. You want an unused station11.TO release your ipoe/iphone press the Cradle Lock Release button playing MP3 music stored in your mobile phone through your car/home stereo
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Archos 5 32 GB Internet Tablet with Android Review

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(More customer reviews)I just got my new Android 5 500GB direct from Archos yesterday and its quite a beauty. I'm upgrading from my old Archos 5 250GB, so that will be my primary point of comparison. I also have the following to compare to: iPod Touch 64GB, Archos 605, Walkman X, Samsung P2, and a host of other MP3 players large and small.
Given that my iPod Touch upgrade this year was less than astounding, I pretty much figured that this upgrade for Archos would be similarly understated. Mainly I just wanted the extra hard drive so I could backup all my laptops onto my music player. I was wrong! The new Android version seems to have a whole new feel both in form factor and the new software. I had heard that Archos was having problems with the software, but they seem to have ironed most of them out as of 1.1 firmware release. I did update my firmware immediately, and the process was quite smooth.
I'm going to rate this player on my absolute scale. I will also be making notes on the value of the upgrade from my old Archos 5. Note: I mostly use this as a media center to play music and video; secondarily as a backup drive.
Let's get to it then, these are the things I love about my new Android:
1) 500GB -- totally awesome amount of disk, I can now put just about every digital file I own on the Archos.
2) Android interface -- the overall feel of the software interface has definitively improved with the integration of Android. Effects are crisper, the esthetics are cleaner, things seem to happen faster. I especially like how easy it is to access the most recently played song or video from the main screen, pops up with a little thumbnail that you tap on and voila, resumes right where you left off!
3) Apps -- with Android we now have access to some serious app selection. Of course, nobody compares to the Apple App Store, but this comes the closest.
4) Weight -- this actually feels lighter to me than my 250GB.
5) Dock/DVR -- this popped right into my old 5 DVR and started playing right away. I still think this is the best DVR/Player combination available of all the MP3 players.
6) Video/Hi Def -- of the players I have owned, this has the best, biggest, and highest resolution screen.
7) Portrait/Landscape -- Archos has borrowed the iPhone trick of rotating the display according to orientation. I guess they have an accelerometer in there now, I dunno. Still, its fun to see this feature on an Archos. Its a lot easier to navigate playlists in portrait mode.
8) Easy and regular firmware updates -- with a WiFi connection, the firmware updates are easily performed on the unit itself. That's the easiest system I've seen of all my players. One thing I've learned about Archos over the years, they will put out a steady stream of firmware updates.
9) WMV/MTP mode-- very smooth interface to Windows for either Media Monkey or Windows Media Player.
10) Dedicated volume button -- power and volume buttons have been conveniently located onto the top edge. This is actually much easier to use when it is docked on the DVR (which is where mine spends most of its life!).
11) Sound quality is quite good, sounds great through my Klipsch speakers and seems to have more oomph than my other players.
12) WiFi/Browser -- has a good browser and WiFi connection has worked well for me. I think the keyboard is better than the Touch's, although Safari is probably the slightly superior browser. The bigger screen also helps for browsing. Overall I'm inclined to give the Archos the top ranking for browsers.
13) I just discovered Twidroid, one of many apps pre-loaded, allows me to check my Twitter in a really nice format -- love it!
14) Portability -- well there's only so much portability that can be expected with a screen and hard drive this large. This new design is smoother and rounder so its a little more comfortable in a pocket. It is very easy to carry around as a handheld device, fits nicely in my hand as I stroll about the house trying out all of the Android Apps! In any case, this is not as portable as a Touch but I think its pretty good for a small computer -- which is basically what this is.
15) No extra plug ins needed (so far!). Always in the past I've laid out another $40 for additional Archos plugins to play iPod format music and other video formats. So far I haven't had to do that -- thank you Archos :)
16) Archos will stand behind their product. I've had to send in a couple of Archos units over the years and they have always been happy to either repair or replace the unit without quibbling about it, as long as its under warranty. Note: it did take two weeks to get my unit back!
17) Multi threading: now I show my engineer/geek side. This baby can do a bunch of different stuff at the same time, unlike the iPhone/Touch which can really only do one thing at a time. The Android can be doing other stuff while you are listening music. I love the little bar on the top that you can pull down and switch to any other task that is running.
18) Built-in kickstand, very nice feature.
19) Stylus friendly touch screen -- sometimes you just get tired of trying to type a touchscreen keyboard with fat fingers! In general, this is one of my favorite touch screens. Most of the other touch screens, including iPod/iPhone, are capacitance which means stylus won't work
20) Micro USB cable plug-in: finally a standardized USB plug and you can have it resting on its kickstand while plugged in :)
Given that the Archos tops the class in several categories, and continues to be the best 500GB 5 inch screen player available I give it about a 4.7 stars out of 5 (round to 5). There are a few things I'm less than thrilled about:
1) Update: I believe you can now format your drive in a Windows friendly format on 1.7.96 version of firmware. External hard drive EXT3 -- as I understand it, Archos changed to the EXT3 hard drive format for reasons of speed and reliability. The result for me is that I can no longer simply select hard drive MSC mode, plug the Archos into a Windows machine and expect to access the drive. You have to install an Ext3 driver such as EXT2 IFS on your Windows PC. Once I did that I was able to access the hard drive and backup files to my hearts content.
2) The playlist interface didn't get much of an upgrade and its still kind of clunky. I want to simply tap my playlist and it starts playing. Often times I have to do a couple of extra taps to get the thing playing.
3) We lost the dedicated play button and removable battery a while back -- but I still miss them both! None of my favorite touch screen players has either of these features. I'm also missing the brown metallic color and the rubbery backside.
4) Finding a case for this baby is no easy trick. You're not going to find one at the local Best Buy I'm afraid. In the past I've resorted to ordering my Archos cases from European companies like I-nique and Noreve. This is generally true of any player that is not an iPod or a Zune.
5) As always with Archos, you must remember that you are dealing with a French based company. This means that they don't always provide the best support/service/upgrades to us Americans.
6) Lets face it, Archos is always playing catch up. Some of the new features aren't fully functional yet. I do have faith that Archos will fix all the little glitches with things like GPS over the course of the next 6 months. The Apps available are currently a bit limited. I expect this will improve over the coming months.
7) Keep in mind that this is not a unit for the faint of heart. This is more for the hobbyist who wants a cutting edge experience that may take some messing around to get it just the way you want it. If you want something easy that requires minimum effort then iPods are going to be more your cup of tea.
For me this is still the best player of its class -- that class being large hard drive, big screen PMP players with other fun features. Android makes for some fun possibilities, and overall I'm impressed with this as an upgrade. Once again, if you don't mind a smaller screen and you love apps I suggest you get an iPod Touch. If what you care about most is sound quality you may want to get a Walkman X. For me those are your top 3 touch screen players, it just depends on what you care about the most.
Note: 10-23-2009; I upgraded to firmware version 1.2.03 which fixes some App, Browser, and YouTube issues. Apps do seem happier now, upgrade process was very smooth. Still happily listening to tunes for about 8 hours a day with no problems :)
Update 11-7-2009: I've been running version 1.2.15 with a host of bug fixes and the unit does seem more stable in general now. Wifi is working better and USB connection seems more reliable.
Update 11-23-2009: Upgrade to firmware v 1.3.07 -- a long list of bug fixes including a few improvements that I had hoped for to control the scanning of multimedia files/ ArcLibrary. Got an AppsLib update which seems to work more reliably. There seem to be a lot more apps available now (300 ish) in AppsLib. Just keeps getting better and better! Still is playing music day in and day out with no problems and I'm backing up 2 laptops worth of files onto my 5 IT.
Update 12-18-2009: I've been on firmware 1.4.16 for over a week now. Lots of little fixes, seems even more stable now.
Update 2-11-2010: Firmware 1.7.33 (Android Donut) upgrade. The upgrade was a bit of work, I ended up reformatting the drive and starting anew. However, power saving seems to work a lot better and I haven't seen it reset itself for quite a while now. This seems to be the most solid release yet!
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Archos, award-winning for its constant technology innovation, now introduces its new Archos 5 Internet Tablet. This product combines all the multimedia know-how that Archos is famous for, with the Android operating system. It offers you an uncompromised Internet, Media and TV experience in a customizable interface. In perpetual evolution with the continuous arrival of new applications, you can personalize your Archos 5 Internet Tablet to perfectly reflect your tastes and needs.




HD Multimedia
Brilliant 5-inch Touchscreen The Archos 5 features an 800 pixel-wide 5-inch touchscreen, an ultra thin design, and an accelerometer for portrait or landscape viewing. Whether enjoying media yourself or sharing with friends, it delivers outstanding image quality.

HD Video Formats Don't compromise--the Archos 5 Internet Tablet is able to handle the widest range of video formats, even at HD 720p resolution (H.264 HD, MPEG-4 HD, and WMV HD5).

Your Music Everywhere Enjoy more music formats directly on your device (MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AAC+, FLAC and OGG Vorbis). In addition, the unique Archos music browsing system allows you to create your playlists without using a PC. Who needs a tuner? Just plug your Archos 5 into amplified speakers and you're all set.

Experience Your Photos Browse through your photos with a simple flick of your finger or play a slideshow with music and transition effects. The high resolution screen is great for zooming in on details.

Take It All The devices features a 32 GB Flash drive and a microSD card slot for expanding the player's capacity, so you won't waste time choosing what files to bring along--take your entire media library with you.




Internet
Fast & Convenient Web Surfing The Archos 5 lets you easily surf the Web. With a Wi-Fi connection (802.11 b/g/n) and the new OMAP3440 processor running at 800 MHz, you get quick and responsive Internet browsing just like on a laptop, without the endless waits for page loads. Enjoy the Web in full width thanks to the 800 pixel wide screen, with no need to zoom in or out.

3.5 G Mobile Phone Connection If you own a standard mobile phone equipped with 3.5 G & Bluetooth technology, simply pair it up to your Archos 5 Internet Tablet via Bluetooth. This will give you easy access to Internet directly on your device anytime and anywhere.

Web TV and Web Radio In less than 3 clicks, you can access nearly 1,000 Web TV channels, over 10,000 Web radio stations, and 100,000 podcasts. There's no downloading wait time. Radio and TV start streaming directly from a worldwide list of traditional and independent radio and TV stations.

Media Club The Media Club remains the easiest way to get video and music content on the go. With an even richer library with new partners and some of the biggest industry names, you'll discover a large library of movies, documentaries, music albums, and games. Buy or rent your entertainment in a couple of clicks and start watching it on your Archos 5 Internet Tablet.



GPS
Full-Featured GPS Whether you are walking or driving, you will always find your destination with the on-board GPS. The GPS includes voice assistance, points of interest, fast multiple-route calculations, and car/pedestrian/adventure modes based on the latest maps from Tele Atlas with 3D landmarks.

You can go to your account at anytime on the Archos website and purchase the available maps or cities.

3D Photo-Realistic City Navigation Find your way around cities in 3D Photo Realistic mode. With multi-angle views and four zoom levels, you'll be able to recognize places as if you had taken your own photos from the sky. This is ideal when walking and visiting large cities in the US (available Q1 2010).

Free 7-Day Trial Try the GPS for 7 days free of charge.



TV
HD TV-Out With the Optional DVR Station or HDMI Mini Dock Turn your TV into a real web-connected multimedia platform. Enjoy all the Archos functions on the big screen of your living room. Watch your movies in HD (720p), listen to your music, share your high resolution pictures, play games or surf the Web.

Record your favorite programs with the Optional DVR Station With the optional DVR Station, you have the perfect match for your Archos 5 Internet Tablet at home. Record TV shows and movies in one step using with the included remote control. Then you can enjoy your recording at home on your wide-screen TV or in the palm of your hand when you are out.



Applications


Ready to go with pre-installed applications Enjoy a selection of fun and practical applications for daily use right out of the box:
eBuddy IM: for instant messaging The multi-platform instant messaging application. Chat from one place to all your friends on the various platforms. Supports MSN, Yahoo, Gtalk, Facebook, ICQ, MySpace and AIM (AOL)

DroidIn: for connecting to LinkedIn Connect to your LinkedIn account to exchange information, ideas and opportunities. Stay informed about your contacts and industry. Find the people & knowledge you need to achieve your goals. Control your career online.

Twitroid: for instant micro-blogging Twitroid is the industry-standard Twitter client for the Android platform. Easily access the famous free social networking and micro-blogging service that enables you to send and read tweets, publish short URLs and pictures.

Deezer: for music streaming Enjoy 35 free web radio stations and the SmartRadio directly on your Archos 5 Internet Tablet.

Dailymotion: for viewing and sharing videos Browse videos by searching tags, channels or user-created groups.

QuickPedia: for access to Wikipedia Access to the free web-based and collaborative encyclopedia.

ThinkFree Mobile: for viewing Office documents This application allows you to view, edit and create Microsoft Office 97/2000/XP/2003/2007 Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF documents. You will get a free update before year-end allowing you to also edit and create documents.

E-mail & contacts Stay in contact by using the full integrated Email and contacts applications.

Moov: toggles easily between your apps Moov wraps up your search needs all in one place, so you can quickly toggle between the product's contacts, Google, Wikipedia and the remaining Applications on your product.

CraigsPhone: for access to online classified advertisements CraigsPhone is a centralized network of online communities, featuring free online classified advertisements--with sections devoted to jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, gigs, resumes, and discussion forums.

High Paying Jobs: for access to a list of jobs (US & Canada only) Browse through jobs lists directly on the Product. Search over 2 million jobs from all the leading jobsites.



Add-ons
DVR Station This accessory allows you to record TV, play video back to your TV and charge your Archos. Recording your favorite programs has never been so easy. You can also surf the Web or stream web video to your TV while comfortably laid back on your couch using the included remote control as a keyboard and mouse pointer.

DVR Snap-on Use our DVR Snap-on to record from almost any audio or video analog source when you are on the move.

Mini Dock Transfer your files directly from USB keys, digital cameras, or other portable media players. Quickly charge your Archos with the included charger/adapter. Play video out to your TV with video output in high quality S-Video or standard quality composite.

HDMI Mini Dock Optimize TV playback with HDMI output quality. Transfer your files directly from USB keys, digital cameras, or other portable media players from the standard USB port. Quickly charge your Archos with the included charger/adapter.

Battery Dock Transfer your files directly from USB sticks, digital cameras, or other portable media players. Quickly charge your Archos with the included charger/adapter and get extended playback with the built-in backup battery. Play video out to your TV with video output in high quality S-Video or standard quality composite.



What's in the Box Archos 5 Internet Tablet with Android (32 GB), headphones, Standard USB cable, DVR Station adapter, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice.

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Apple iPhone Car Cup Holder Mount Fits 3G 3GS 4 Review

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(More customer reviews)Good mount, works well. Doesn't fit real well in large cup holders like the ones in my truck. Still gets the job done, I bought two of them and the one in my car is perfect.

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Compatible with all models of iPhone.This mount has a lot of neat features not found in other cup holder mounts.First, it has a flexible shaft that will attach to the back of the unit.The mount swivels and pivots after mounting.Second the bottom expands to fit larger cup holders.Included is the Mobile Grip-iT Device Holder which features arms that open up to 4 1/2 inches and also adjust up or down, allowing you to custom configure it to your particular device and full access to all buttons and functions.

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Archos 5 16GB Internet Tablet with Android (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I previously owned the 605 WiFi and the Vision 3. This is a huge step up. PROS: great sound, excellent video playback, very responsive screen (especially for a resistive touch), G-Sensor and Accelerometer works great, Browser is awesome, games run great, etc. Now I updated to the newest firmware only to find that youtube has not been fixed. But here's the thing...I used a hack to install marketplace and now Youtube works great. Strange?
CONS: proprietary plugs, too many accessories that you have to buy to get full experience, charge time is kind of extreme, does not come with marketplace. it has their own version. gets lots of fingerprints!
They almost messed this one up. they are so close i can taste it. Every year they release a amazing play on paper...but when you use it...you find that certain features may or may not work. or work half a**. This is very close. In october they will be releasing ever better players that include so much more including built in camera :-). It's not bad...i still prefer it over the iPod touch. especially since it will sync with nearly any player. not just itunes. works with Winamp and Windows Media player. Another cool thing is that if you have album art...it will import it. very cool. There are two versions of the Archos 5. one with android and one without. It was definitely a good idea to go WITH android. It's almost impossible to screw up android. Having owned the iPod Touch, iPhone, Archos 605, and more....I can honestly say...this one isn't bad. especially for the price. Wish it had more space though. 16gb isn't enough for me. but hey...it comes with the SD slot too so you can add up to 32gb. awesome!

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ARCHOS, award-winning for its constant technology innovation, now introduces its new ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet. This product combines all the multimedia know-how that ARCHOS is famous for, with the ANDROID operating system. It offers you an uncompromised Internet, media, and TV experience in a customizable interface. In perpetual evolution with the continuous arrival of new applications, you can personalize your ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet to perfectly reflect your tastes and needs.


HD Multimedia
Brilliant 5-Inch Touchscreen The ARCHOS 5 features an 800-pixel-wide 5-inch touchscreen, an ultra-thin design, and an accelerometer for portrait or landscape viewing. Whether enjoying media yourself or sharing with friends, it delivers outstanding image quality.
HD Video Formats Don't compromise--the ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet is able to handle the widest range of video formats, even at HD 720p resolution (H.264 HD, MPEG-4 HD, and WMV HD5).
Your Music Everywhere Enjoy more music formats directly on your device (MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AAC+, FLAC, and OGG Vorbis). In addition, the unique ARCHOS music browsing system allows you to create your playlists without using a PC. Who needs a tuner? Just plug your ARCHOS 5 into amplified speakers and you're all set.
Experience Your Photos Browse through your photos with a simple flick of your finger or play a slideshow with music and transition effects. The high-resolution screen is great for zooming in on details.
Take It All With a 16 GB hard drive, you'll have plenty of room to drag and drop a good chunk of your media library.

Internet
Fast and Convenient Web Surfing The ARCHOS 5 lets you easily surf the web. With a Wi-Fi connection (802.11 b/g/n) and the new OMAP3440 processor running at 800 MHz, you get quick and responsive Internet browsing just like on a laptop, without the endless waits for page loads. Enjoy the web in full width thanks to the 800-pixel widescreen, with no need to zoom in or out.
3.5 G Mobile Phone Connection If you own a standard mobile phone equipped with 3.5 G and Bluetooth technology, simply pair it up to your ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet via Bluetooth. This will give you easy access to Internet directly on your device anytime and anywhere.
Web TV and Web Radio In less than three clicks, you can access nearly 1,000 web TV channels, over 10,000 web radio stations, and 100,000 podcasts. There's no downloading wait time. Radio and TV start streaming directly from a worldwide list of traditional and independent radio and TV stations.
Media Club The Media Club remains the easiest way to get video and music content on the go. Featuring an even richer library with new partners and some of the biggest industry names, you'll discover a large selection of movies, documentaries, music albums, and games. Buy or rent your entertainment in a couple of clicks and start watching it on your ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet.

GPS
Full-Featured GPS Whether you are walking or driving, you will always find your destination with the on-board GPS. The GPS includes voice assistance, points of interest, fast multiple-route calculations, and car/pedestrian/adventure modes based on the latest maps from Tele Atlas with 3D landmarks.
You can go to your account at any time on the ARCHOS website and purchase the available maps or cities.
3D Photo-Realistic City Navigation Find your way around cities in 3D Photo Realistic mode. With multi-angle views and four zoom levels, you'll be able to recognize places as if you had taken your own photos from the sky. This is ideal when walking and visiting large cities in the U.S. (available Q1 2010).
Free 7-Day Trial Try the GPS for 7 days free of charge.

TV
HD TV-Out with the Optional DVR Station or HDMI Mini Dock Turn your TV into a real web-connected multimedia platform. Enjoy all the ARCHOS functions on the big screen of your living room. Watch your movies in HD (720p), listen to your music, share your high-resolution pictures, play games, or surf the web.
Record Your Favorite Programs with the Optional DVR Station With the optional DVR station, you have the perfect match for your ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet at home. Record TV shows and movies in one step using the included remote control. Then you can enjoy your recording at home on your widescreen TV, or in the palm of your hand when you are out.

Applications

Ready to Go with Pre-installed Applications
Enjoy a selection of fun and practical applications for daily use right out of the box:

eBuddy IM: For Instant Messaging The multi-platform instant messaging application. Chat from one place to all your friends on the various platforms. Supports MSN, Yahoo, Gtalk, Facebook, ICQ, MySpace, and AIM (AOL)
DroidIn: For Connecting to LinkedIn Connect to your LinkedIn account to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Stay informed about your contacts and industry. Find the people and knowledge you need to achieve your goals. Control your career online.
Twitroid: For Instant Micro-Blogging Twitroid is the industry-standard Twitter client for the Android platform. Easily access the famous free social networking and micro-blogging service that enables you to send and read tweets, and publish short URLs and pictures.
Deezer: For Music Streaming Enjoy 35 free web radio stations and the SmartRadio directly on your ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet.
Dailymotion: For Viewing and Sharing Videos Browse videos by searching tags, channels, or user-created groups.
QuickPedia: For Access to Wikipedia Access to the free web-based and collaborative encyclopedia.
ThinkFree Mobile: For Viewing Office Documents This application allows you to view, edit, and create Microsoft Office 97/2000/XP/2003/2007 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documents. You will get a free update before year's end, allowing you to also edit and create documents.
E-mail and Contacts Stay in contact by using the fully integrated e-mail and contacts applications.
Moov: Toggles Easily Between Your Apps Moov wraps up your search needs all in one place, so you can quickly toggle between the product's contacts, Google, Wikipedia, and the remaining Applications on your product.
CraigsPhone: For Access to Online Classified Advertisements CraigsPhone is a centralized network of online communities, featuring free online classified advertisements with sections devoted to jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, gigs, and discussion forums.
High-Paying Jobs: For Access to a List of Jobs (U.S. and Canada only) Browse through job lists and search over 2 million jobs from all the leading job sites.

Add-ons
DVR Station This accessory allows you to record TV, play video back to your TV, and charge your ARCHOS. Recording your favorite programs has never been so easy. You can also surf the web or stream web video to your TV while comfortably lounging on your couch and using the included remote control as a keyboard and mouse pointer.
DVR Snap-on Use our DVR Snap-on to record from almost any audio or video analog source when you are on the move.
HDMI Mini Dock Optimize TV playback with HDMI output quality. Transfer your files directly from USB keys, digital cameras, or other portable media players from the standard USB port. Quickly charge your ARCHOS with the included charger/adapter.
Battery Dock Transfer your files directly from USB sticks, digital cameras, or other portable media players. Quickly charge your ARCHOS with the included charger/adapter and get extended playback with the built-in backup battery. Play video out to your TV with video output in high-quality S-video or standard quality composite.

What's in the Box ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet (16GB), headphones, standard USB cable, DVR Station adapter, quick start guide (QSG), and legal and safety notice.

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Accessory Power FlexSmart Car Mount System for SmartPhones - Cutting Edge FM Transmitter and Charger with DC Surge Protection and Stabilized Flex-Neck Review

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(More customer reviews)Works great and as described. Includes two cords for mini or micro USB. A little sloppy with the cords running everywhere. Also, relies on your phone's microphone, so each time I used as a speakerphone I could hear them great but they couldn't hear me.
A+ for music
C- for speakerphone

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The Accessory Power Enhanced Go Groove FlexSmartPlay, Charge, and Mount your SmartPhone ON THE GO!Works with ALL SmartPhones .Play Music Through Your Car Speakers!Sound quality is SUPERIOR to most any FM Transmitter on the market, and now features an enhanced FM Transmitting Chipset with DC Surge Protection. A well designed display and easy to use frequency finder, makes tuning into your Music simple!Make and Receive Calls on your SmartPhone Hands-Free while driving!Equipped with a convenient Hands-Free Audio Port, it's easy to use your phone while driving. When calls come in, your music will auto-fade out and allow you to accept a call with one touch.Audio comes through your car speakers! After the call, music auto-fades back in. No need for bluetooth or headsets.DC Stabilizer, Flexible Neck and Rotating Head Provides a Perfect Fit in Nearly ANY Car!The FlexSmart plugs into your DC Car Outlet (Cigarette Lighter Socket). With its Flexible Neck and Rotating Head, you can adjust in seconds to fit nearly any make or model.Holds Your Phone SecurelyAdjustable locking arms with cushioned rubber grips, and a non-slip rest make this FM Transmitter the best at securely and conveniently holding your device. You can adjust the FlexSmart to almost ANY angle! It's the IDEAL Mount for use with GPS Navigation.Innovative USB Charging PortLeading the Industry with new innovations, Accessory Power has included a USB Charging Port. Charge your iPod or Phone, and ANY USB ENABLED DEVICE!The Go Groove FlexSmart is the PERFECT Accessory for an ON-THE-GO Lifestyle!BACKED BY AN INDUSTRY LEADING 3 YEAR WARRANTY!

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Universal All Channel 5-in-1 FM Transmitter For Apple iPod / iPhone / iTouch / Nano / iPad / Video / Shuffle / MP3 Players / 3.5mm Output Auxiliary - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Works fine as FM Transmitter.
Problem: Does not stand up once it is plugged in, falls over around every turn shutting the transmitter off - Very Annoying.

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DICE i-FM-RDS Pro Universal iPod to Car Stereo Interface withText Display Review

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(More customer reviews)After much research, I discovered that our Navigator was unable to accept a direct line-in adapter for an ipod/iphone due to the rear navigation system using the "spare" input on the receiver. I was resigned to not having an ipod input in this car, but kept on searching. Am I ever happy I did.
After finding and researching this product, I decided, with some trepidation, to order the "pro-install" version. the trepidation came from the fact that I have previously tried FM transmitters to play portable devices through the car stereo, and have never had satisfactory results with regard to sound quality. I decided to give this system a chance, since it is directly wired into the antenna and not just transmitting through the air on an FM frequency (at least with the pro-install option). And by the way, don't let the name "pro-install" fool you. This is a DIY kit for anyone who is comfortable taking our your car stereo to get to the back and finding the right power wires to connect to. If you are not scared of those things, then you wan install this in under an hour.
I won't go into the boring details of the install, but i will say it was a piece of cake. The toughest part was deciding where to route the dock connector cable. I decided to route it to the center console. One installed I turned on the stereo, plugged in the iphone, and tuned to the FM frequency I had selected (you can select which frequency you want to use based on which FM frequencies are not used in your area). Voila! Crystal clear sound. Nothing at all like the FM transmitters I have used in the past. I also really like the RDS feature. It displays the artist, song, and album or playlist title on your stereo. the only thing this product doesn't do is allow you to control your ipod through your stereo controls. You use the ipod itself to control the music. No big deal for me. In fact, I think it's easier that way.
I heartily recommend this product to anyone looking for an easy solution to playing an ipod thorough your car stereo.


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For those craving the \'Ultimate" Static-Free and Interference-Free iPod experience, this hardwired i-FM-RDS \'Pro-Install" cable by Dice Electronics is your solution for playing your iPod over your vehicles radio. The i-FM-RDS PRO kit is the first to offer Static-Free, hardwired integration for iPod\'s creating unparalleled audio quality in the market. Unlike FM transmitters, this kit provides a VERY high-quality FM modulator that connects your iPod to your factory or aftermarket radio antenna jack using the FM antenna to feed its signal. FM transmitters send their signal wirelessly and as a result you get constant bleed over from strong radio stations and overall marginal sound quality. However, with the i-FM-RDS PRO you get the best FM quality sound we have ever heard, plus Artist and Title information is displayed on the radio display panel (with radios that support RDS-text); Powers/Charges your iPod; and offer user control from the iPod buttons and click wheel - ALL from one \'Pro-Install" cable. And no worries, you can still use your regular radio and tune through all the stations with the iPod disconnected. The i-FM-RDS kit is compatible with all iPod models. About RDS: Radios with RDS capability allow the currently playing song title and artist name to be displayed on the screen of the radio. To find out if a radio has RDS, tune to a popular radio station and if the station name is displayed then the radio has RDS capability. If your radio does not have RDS capability it will still receive the tremendous benefit of Static-Free and Interference-Free audio.The Dice i-FM-RDS \'Pro-Install" kit is your solution to how music should sound, providing Static-Free and Interference-Free audio while playing your iPod through your vehicles radio.

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GSI Super Quality Wireless Hands-Free 5-in-1 Dock-Mount-Charger-FM Transmitter-Car Kit, with Goose-neck Mount for Blackberry Mobile Phones - Curve, Pearl, Bold - Audio Cable, LCD Display - Cigarette Lighter Plug-In Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the product to use with my Blackberry Curve 8350i phone. I wanted to utilize the hands free feature so that when I am using my GPS I can observe the map feature without holding my phone in one hand and driving with the other. I was also interested in utilizing the radio feature on this product.
Upon receiving the product I discovered that the phone jack was a 3.5mm type. My phone has a 2.5mm jack. I then had to order an adapter. Once I got it I discovered another problem with the unit. The phone jack doesn't quite match up inside the phone. If I inserted it all the way into my phone the signal to my car radio was only a buzzing sound. I had to gently maneuver the phone jack in and out to find the right position to transmit my audio from phone to car radio. Then in the process of making this adjustment it would cause my Blackberry to lock up. I would have to remove my phone battery and reinsert it to get my phone to reboot.
I resigned myself to the fact that I could not use this product to listen to my phone through my car radio. I was still interested in using it as a phone cradle and its cigarette lighter phone charging feature. Last weekend I took a trip in my Ford Explorer hoping to try out my new phone cradle. I got my second disappointment. Once on the road the road vibrations cause the cradle to spin from and upright position to an upside down position dumping my Blackberry out of the cradle. I guess in order to make this work properly I'll need to zip tie it to the dashboard to make it stay in an upright position.
The charging feature of the product works fine.
I am not sure I would recommend this product for those who have a Blackberry Curve 8350i phone and a Ford Explorer. As for me it was a waste of money.


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This newest Item from GSI Features a High Quality, Super-Range 5-in-1 FM Transmitter for the Cellular Blackberry Phone. It is a Great and Affordable Alternative to other High-Priced Transmitters and guarantees Quality of Sound.

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Advanced Car Mount System for Blackberry - FM Transmitter & Charger - Hands-Free Calling - Car Stereo MP3 Playback - for BOLD 9000 / 9700 - Curve 8520 GEMINI - World Edition 8800 / 8820 / 8830 Review

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(More customer reviews)I am super happy I bought this product, great for hands free calls, only downside is there is static in the background almost constantly. I'd still recommend this product to friends.

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AUTHENTIC INNOVATIVE FLEX-BERRY TECHNOLOGYSOLD ONLY BY ACCESSORY GENIEThe Accessory Power Go Groove FLEX-BERRYPlay, Charge, and Mount your BlackBerry CellphonePlay Music Through Your Car Speakers!Sound quality is SUPERIOR to most any FM Transmitter on the market. A Well-Designed Display and Easy To Use Frequency Finder, makes tuning into your Music simple!Flexible Neck and Rotating Head Provides a Perfect Fit in Nearly ANY Car!The FLEX-BERRY plugs into your DC Car Outlet (Cigarette Lighter Socket). With its Flexible Neck and Rotating Head, you can adjust it in seconds to fit nearly ANY vehicle!Holds Your BlackBerry Cellphone SecurelyAdjustable Locking Arms with Cushioned Rubber Grips, and a Non-Slip Rest make this FM Transmitter the best at securely and conveniently holding your device. Innovative USB Charging PortLeading the Industry with new innovations, Accessory Power has included a USB Charging Port. Not only can you charge your BlackBerry, but ALSO Charge a Cell Phone, PDA, MP3 Player, Bluetooth Headset, and MANY OTHER USB ENABLED DEVICES! Compatible withBlackBerry Bold 9000 & 9700Blackberry Curve GEMINI 8520Blackberry WORLD EDITION 8800, 8820, 8830 The Go Groove FLEX-BERRY is the PERFECT Accessory for an ON-THE-GO Lifestyle!BACKED BY AN INDUSTRY LEADING 3 YEAR WARRANTY!

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Premium Bluetooth Car Kit FM Transmitter and Hands-Free Calling With Steering Wheel Remote Control - Ideal for iPod, iPhone, iPad, Droid, EVO 4G, BlackBerry, Samsung Galaxy, Smart Phones, and other Bluetooth Compatible Devices Review

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(More customer reviews)I had no idea an item like this existed until I stumbled across it on Amazon looking for a new FM Transmitter - Boy I'm glad I did! The idea is great and the product is awesome. The item feels very high quality and so far it works like a charm.
Pretty much all you do is pair your phone's Bluetooth with this device and you can listen to music on Pandora or music library directly through your car's speakers. It also allows for hands free calling also directly through your speakers. The item comes with a bunch of extra add-on accessories (steering wheel remote, other remote, headphones, audio cable for non-bluetooth devices, etc) but I haven't used any of them yet. All you really need is the main unit and your are off and running!
My buddy just got a new fully loaded Acura and it has all the bluetooth built in. I just got all his features for less than $50! Would recommend to anyone.

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This Bluetooth Car Kit with FM transmitter is a new and unique product combining Bluetooth, music streaming with hands-free calling.The integrated FM transmitter streams stereo audio through the in-car sound system for music playback and hands-free. The car kit requires ZERO install and simply connects to your cigarette lighter socket in the vehicle making it easily transportable.The integrated LCD display and high performance microphone enables high quality crystal clear hands-free with the received audio coming through the in car speakers.

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Griffin iTrip Auto FM Transmitter + Charger with SmartScan and App Support for Apple iPod and iPhone, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had multiple iTrips from Griffin Technology, and this is my latest addition. Not only does it work well with your iPod, iPod Touch and iPhone, but it ALSO works with (and charges) the iPad!
Now for the secret... By default, the iTrip is enabled for U.S. use, which limits the FM frequency range that it can transmit on. However, you can enable two other modes, that allow it to transmit to a broader frequency range. Don't try to find this info on Griffin's website. And they won't tell you how when you call support either. But here's how it's done...
With the iTrip plugged into a power socket:
1) Press the Menu button repeatedly until you get to the screen that allows you to change options.
2) Press and HOLD the Reset button, and US will flash in the left lower corner.
3) Press the button again, and US will change to EU (European Union) frequencies. Press again for JP (Japan) frequencies.
4) Press the Menu button to return to the main screen.
Done! If you download the iTrip app from the App Store, the new frequencies will be reflected there as well. Enjoy.

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iTrip Auto combines Griffin's renowned FM transmitter technology with an integrated charger that plugs into your car's cigarette lighter or accessory socket. Griffin innovation and user-centric design makes setup quick and easy: Just press the SmartScanTM button and tune your car radio to the frequency shown on iTrip's easy-to-read lighted display. It's that simple. But, as easy as it is to use, iTrip Auto gives you plenty of control. Use iTrip Auto as an inline remote to play/pause and skip through tracks. User-selectable stereo and mono modes let you select for optimum signal, and Griffin SmartSoundTM technology optimizes the signal for best sound. iTrip's programmable presets let you save the most useful FM frequencies for quick recall. And the one-piece integrated cable means everything stays together and nothing gets misplaced. For iPhone and iPod touch, iTrip even comes with a software app that lets you control it from your Multi-Touch display. It's an industry-first hardware/software integration, and it's a free download from the iTunes App Store.

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GTMax 3.5mm LED FM Radio Transmitter with Auto-Scan Car Kit for Creative Zen, Labs Zen, Zen Mozaic MP3 Player Review

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(More customer reviews)This item is not powerful enough if you are living in a big city with many radio stations. We bought this because our car's tape deck is non-functional, and wanted to listen to the MP3 player while driving. We experience lots of static and interference from "real" radio stations, and trying to re-tune the transmitter every five minutes doesn't seem to solve the problem. Not satisfied with the transmitting power of this product, although it may work better in a more rural, less "radio-saturated" area.

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User Instruction:*Press the Auto Scan button and tune the car radio to the frequency FM Transmitter chooses for you.*You can also select frequencies manually, Press UP or DOWN button to adjust the frequency of the FM Transmitter according to the receiver.*Through the car stereo play the music of your iphone or MP3 Player enjoy it.*It will automatically mute the music and switch to talk mode during calls and resume playing music after calls.*You can talk hands free via built-in stereo microphone and the car stereo. You can also use the handsfree function when you make a call.*For optimal voice clarity, distance of 30-60cm between the user mouth and the microphone is advised. If distance significant noise happens*lease tune down the volume of the mobile phone and tune up the radio.*This FM talk Transmitter Only works on IPhone 3G 3GS, not compatible with any other Smartphone or Cell phone.

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GOgroove Flexsmart X2 Advanced Wireless In-Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter with Charging, Music Control and Hands-Free Calling Capability for Android, iPhone, Blackberry and Windows Smartphones Review

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(More customer reviews)When I got the HTC Evo back at the beginning of June I just went to Wal Mart and picked up an FM transmitter there for 50 dollars, but it would only transmit to the radio but not charge the phone. For anyone who has an Evo, you know that the battery life is not good. Plus it had a so much excess wiring. I returned it and bought this off of amazon and it is amazing. It paired within 10 seconds and transmits with barely noticeable no static, transmits far better than the 50 dollar thing I got from Wal-Mart or the FM transmitter I had for my iphone. I put my phone onto pandora, plug in the charger and set it down and if a song comes up I want to skip, I can just hit the forward button on the flexSmart unit which can be easily adjusted to any position for your hand.
I love this thing, its not obtrusive, theres not a ton of excess wiring, just the gooseneck and if you want to charge it simultaneously you can just plug it into the usb port with the included 6 inch wire or use your own. The calls come in clear and great too, just as good as any bluetooth headset.
I highly recommend this if you dont have an auxiliary port in your car stereo, I was considering getting the gomadic one which is only 5 dollars cheapers, but has so much more wiring and the typical inconvenient control module built into the wiring. I'm really glad I got this one, I'm about to drive from DC to Portland and this thing will make the trip much more bearable and its not an eye sore in the car.

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The GOgroove FlexSMART X2Talk, Charge and Play your ANDROID Phone ON THE GO!Play Music Through Your Car Speakers!Sound quality is SUPERIOR to most any FM Transmitter on the market, and now features an enhanced FM Bluetooth Transmitting Chipset with DC Surge Protection. A well designed display and easy to use frequency finder, makes tuning into your music simple!Make and Receive Calls on your Phone Hands-Free while driving!Equipped with Bluetooth Technology, it's easy to use your phone while driving. DC Stabilizer, Flexible Neck and Fully Articulating Head Provides a Perfect Fit in Nearly ANY Car!The GOgroove FlexSMART X2 plugs into AND grips the inside of your DC Car Outlet (Cigarette Lighter Socket). Innovative USB Charging PortLeading the Industry with new innovations, Accessory Power has included a USB Charging Port. Charge your MP3 Player, Phone, and ANY USB ENABLED DEVICE!The GOgroove FlexSMART X2 is the PERFECT Accessory for an ON-THE-GO Lifestyle!BACKED BY AN INDUSTRY LEADING 3 YEAR WARRANTY!Motorola Droid X / Droid 2 / Droid / Milestone / Backflip / CLIQ / CLIQ XTHTC HD7 /EVO 4G / Droid Incredible / Droid Eris / Aria / Hero / HD2 / Nexus One / Tilt 2 / Touch Pro / Desire / Imagio / Shift 4g / ThunderboltSamsung Galaxy Tab / i9000 / Captivate / Fascinate / Vibrant / Epic 4G / Moment / Focus / Alias / Nexus S / Omnia II , 7 / ContinuumApple iPhone 4 / 3GS / 3G / iPod touch / iPadBlackberry Torch / Storm / Storm 2 / Bold / Bold 2 / Tour / Curve / Curve 2 / Pearl 3GT-Mobile MyTouch 4G / MyTouch 3G / G2 / G1Nokia N900 / N8 / Nuron / N97LG Quantum / Optimus Dell Streak

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Advanced Car Mount System FM Transmitter & Charger for ANDROID Phones - HTC, Google, T-Mobile, Motorola, Samsung Review

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(More customer reviews)I have the Advanced Car Mount System FM Transmitter & Charger for about 2 weeks now. The first days, I loved it, it was doing everything as advertised. What I did not realize is the it is one solid piece, I was expecting that a loose wire between the cigarette lighter adapter and the cradle, it is actually the back bone of the system which makes the cradle standing by itself. The cradle is not attached to car by anything.
It it true that electronic is working perfectly however the weight of the phone is really the enemy, the little rubbers around the socket which goes inside the cigarette lighter have given up with the weight of the phone. So now, when I am turning the car the all apparatus is turning with the car and the entire stuff falls on the floor.
So, until this design defect is fixed, I would not recommend it expect if you have a very light phone not a EVO like me.
Vince

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AUTHENTIC INNOVATIVE FLEXSMART TECHNOLOGY SOLD ONLY BY ACCESSORY GENIEThe Accessory Power Go Groove FLEX-SMARTPlay, Charge, and Mount your Android PhonePlay Music Through Your Car Speakers! - Sound quality is SUPERIOR to most any FM Transmitter on the market.A Well-Designed Display and Easy To Use Frequency Finder, makes tuning into your Music simple!Flexible Neck and Rotating Head Provides a Perfect Fit in Nearly ANY Car! - The FLEX-SMART plugs into your DC Car Outlet (Cigarette Lighter Socket).With its Flexible Neck and Rotating Head, you can adjust it in seconds to fit nearly ANY vehicle!Holds Your Android Phone Securely - Adjustable Locking Arms with Cushioned Rubber Grips, and a Non-Slip Rest make this FM Transmitter the best at securely and conveniently holding your device.Innovative USB Charging Port - Leading the Industry with new innovations, Accessory Power has included a USB Charging Port.Charge your Cell Phone, PDA, MP3 Player, Bluetooth Headset, and MANY OTHER USB ENABLED DEVICES!Charge and Play: HTC Hero, Samsung Moment/I7500 Galaxy / HTC Aria // EVO 4G / Droid Incredible / myTouch 3G / HTC Dream / Samsung Moment / Droid 2For audio on HTC-Dream/T-Mobile G1, HTC- Magic/T-Mobile MyTouch 3G please use your original 3.5mm adapterGPS The Go Groove Flex-SMART is the PERFECT Accessory for an ON-THE-GO Lifestyle!BACKED BY AN INDUSTRY LEADING 3 YEAR WARRANTY!

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