Archos Ships Video AV120 and its Digital Video Recorder Module -- The Ultimate Handheld Digital Recording Solution.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail A miniature representation of a page or image that is used to identify a file by its contents. Clicking the thumbnail opens the file. Thumbnails are an option in file managers, such as Windows Explorer, and they are found in photo editing and graphics program to quickly browse multiple image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available Photos are available at URLs: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.050203/bb1 http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.050203/bb1a IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2003 Boasting an Impressive 20GB Hard Drive, This New Handheld Entertainment Solution is the First to Offer Direct Recording of Video From TVs and Video Players Archos, the leading innovator of personal handheld entertainment solutions and data storage peripherals, today announced the immediate availability of the Archos Video AV120 at major retailers throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Archos.com. Smaller than most PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). devices, the Video AV120 makes it a snap to record and play up to 40 hours of digital MPEG-4 video on the fly.(a) With its user-friendly interface and sleek design, the Video AV120 stands alone as the first no-compromise portable digital recording device of its kind. Like its predecessor, the award-winning Jukebox A storage device for multiple sets of CD-ROMs, DVDs, tape cartridges or disk modules. Using carousels, robot arms and other methods, a jukebox physically moves the storage medium from its assigned location to an optical or magnetic station for reading and writing. Multimedia 20, the AV120 combines popular entertainment features such as complete MP4 and MP3 capabilities, a color display for viewing digital video and pictures, and a voice recorder A digital, handheld device that is used to record short reminders. Very lightweight and typically using AAA batteries, such devices use flash memory to hold up to 100 messages and more. Messages can be retrieved sequentially or by direct access by message number. See microcassette. with the added benefit of a whopping 20GB USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0 hard drive and ingenious in·gen·ious adj. 1. Marked by inventive skill and imagination. 2. Having or arising from an inventive or cunning mind; clever: an ingenious scheme. See Synonyms at clever. 3. accessories. "We've leveraged years of technological expertise to develop this remarkable product and nothing on the market today comes close to offering the awesome features of our Video AV120," said Albert Hakim, president, Archos Inc. "We expect this product to be a big hit with anyone looking to fuse their portable entertainment needs with the most advanced technology available. Offering a variety of accessories, the Video AV120 has all the bells and whistles A slang English term for exceptional features in some product. In the computer field, it typically refers to functions in software that may be greatly appreciated by some users, even though they may not be necessary most of the time. you could need -- camcorder, digital camera, MP3 player A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. , FM tuner An electronic part of a radio or TV that locks on to a selected carrier frequency (station, channel) and filters out the audio and video signals for amplification and display. and recorder, storage media and for the first time direct digital video recording capabilities -- all in a svelte package that fits in the palm of your hand." Innovative accessories increase functionality of Video AV120 So customers can affordably extend the capabilities of the Video AV120, Archos has developed an array of add-on modules. -- Digital Video Recorder See DVR. -- Record up to 40 hours of video directly from a TV, Video player or camcorder in VHS (Video Home System) A half-inch, analog videocassette recorder (VCR) format introduced by JVC in 1976 to compete with Sony's Betamax, introduced a year earlier. quality and MP3 stereo sound. Once the MP4 video files are stored in the unit, users can play and view this video anywhere they want via the built-in color LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) A display technology that uses rod-shaped molecules (liquid crystals) that flow like liquid and bend light. Unenergized, the crystals direct light through two polarizing filters, allowing a natural background color to show. , or just as easily through any TV or PC. -- Camera 100 (1.3 Megapixal) -- Unique combination of MP4 camcorder and digital still camera: within seconds users can change the functionality of the Camera 100 from camcorder to a still camera to record up to 40 hours of video or 200,000 photos. -- FM Tuner & Remote Control -- Handy remote easily clips onto shirt pockets and offers an FM tuner with complete recording capabilities and an LCD screen for quick access to song lists. -- Memory Card Readers See flash card reader. -- Downloading pictures from a digital camera and creating a portable photo album has never been easier than with these memory card readers available in the following formats: CompactFlash (type I and II), SmartMedia, MultimediaCard and Memory Stick. Pricing, Availability & Warranty The Archos Video AV120 is currently available at leading retailers and Archos.com for $399.95. The optional accessories will be available at www.archos.com at the following prices: Digital Video Recorder $59.95, Camera 100 $99.95, FM Tuner $49.95, and Memory Card Readers, Compact Flash $29.95, Memory Stick & MultimediaCard-in-one $29.95, and SmartMedia $29.95. For more information, go to www.archos.com or e-mail us-info@archos.com. About Archos Founded in 1988, under the leadership of founder and Chairman, Henri Crohas, Archos designs and manufactures the industry's most innovative handheld entertainment solutions and data storage peripherals for people on the go. Archos has received numerous accolades for its superior products that provide an exceptional value for consumers and was most recently recognized at the 36th Consumer Electronics Show with a "Best in Show" and "Best in Portable Video" awards.
Technical Specifications for Video AV120
Capacity 20GB hard drive
Interface USB 2.0 (compatible with 1.1), PC & Mac.
Optional FireWire cable
Video playback MP4 with MP3 stereo sound, near DVD-quality.
Resolution 352x288@30 f/s up to 640x368@25 f/s.
AVI file format, reads XviD and DivX(TM) 4.0 &
5.0
Music playback Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s, CBR & VBR
Music recording Stereo MP3 encoding @ 30-160 Kbits/s, VBR
Photo viewer JPEG and BMP of any size
Display TV output or built-in color LCD (237x234)
AV connections Stereo analog Line In & digital Line In/Out.
Composite Video/Earphone/Line Out jack.
Built-in microphone
Playback autonomy Up to 7 hours (MP3)
Scalability Downloadable firmware updates from
www.archos.com
Power Source Internal: Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries.
External: AC charger/adapter
Dimensions & Weight 4.3-inch x 3.1-inch x 1.1-inch and 10.23 oz
System Requirements PC: Pentium II 266 MHz. Windows 98SE, ME, 2,000,
XP, 64MB RAM.
Mac: 9.2 or X, iMac, G3 or higher
Package Includes Archos Video AV120, USB 2.0 cable, AC adapter,
Li-Ion batteries (installed), stereo
headphones, AV cinch cable, carrying pouch. CD
with MusicMatch(TM), drivers and 6 language
user's manual.
(1) Optional DVR (1) (Digital Video Recorder) A device that records video onto a hard disk from one or more ceiling mounted video cameras. Part of a security system, the DVR typically supports 4, 8 or 16 separate camera channels. module required. Note: Photos available at URLs: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.050203/bb1 http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.050203/bb1a |
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