Archos 6 GB Jukebox 6000 MP3 Player/Hard Drive by Archos
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Digital camera reviews of Archos 6 GB Jukebox 6000 MP3 Player/Hard Drive
Digital camera Review: Big Gamble
Summary: 1 Stars
If this product works, it is a great buy. However, from my experience (my girlfriend and I have gone through 3 between us), they last AT MOST several months before breaking, and when they do malfunction, Technical Support is nowhere to be found. Mine broke 1 month ago, and I have yet to receive a reply to an email to tech support. Furthermore, the tech support phone line has a 949 area code (California) and has a perpetual busy signal. I imagine they keep the phone off the hook to avoid answering to the numerous problems with their product. Once I can afford a replacement, I will not be buying from Archos. If you're lucky, you'll wind up with a nice MP3 player for a low price; otherwise, you will lose a few hundred dollars.Digital camera Review: [NO GOOD]...
Summary: 1 Stars
This is the most annoying ...[thing] i've encountered in all my days. FIRST: The batteries last for 2 1/2 hours AT MOST. Second: It is near IMPOSSIBLE to follow the installation instructions. Third: It freezes my computer EVERYTIME i try and put more songs on it. There are more reasons to list, but i am going to go and throw mine ...[out].Digital camera Review: Archos 5GB Jukebox 5000
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought the 5000 instead of the 6000 only because it had an instant $50.00 rebate and the only difference is 1GB less memory. With that said I have the following comments:1.Memory, ease of loading is just plain easy!
2.On/Off function has alot to be desired!
3.My battery life doesn't seem long enough but they did give me two sets of rechargables.
4.I wish you could delete a song right from the unit and not have to hook it up to your computer to do so. The good news is you can delete one or more songs.
5.The sound quality is very good.
6.The owners manual is very inadequate. Being computer literate and very good with electronics helps.
7.Even with these cons I would highly recommend this unit or the 6,10 or 20GB units!
8. Unlike some of the other people, my unit worked right out of the box and has never given me one moment of regret.
9. It comes complete with case, extra batteries and headphones.
Digital camera Review: It makes me happy
Summary: 4 Stars
It took me a few weeks to decide on an MP3 player, and it was a recommendation from a friend that landed me on the Jukebox. Pros:
-Easy to load to and from. Rather than using a specialized program to manage files, it uses a regular drag-and-drop interface.
-Clear filing system. When selecting tracks to play, you get to set up the heirarchy of files however you like. For example, Genre -> Artist -> Album -> Song. Makes the one-line display surprisingly easy to navigate.
-File transport. I also use the player to carry larger files to share with friends (movie trailers, shared programs, etc.). Good for pals without broadband.
-USB. USB is fast! It took me about 1/2 hour to upload all my MP3s.
-Long battery life. I haven't had it die on me yet, and I usually only charge it every other day or so.
-Great storage. I have about 1GB of MP3 files, so I still have quite a way to go before it's even nearly filled.
Cons:
-Only MP3. The current Firmware version still only supports MP3 format, so the few CDs I had stored as WMA I can't play (although WMA <-> MP3 converters are available).
-Boot up. Since it's a hard drive, it takes a few moments (about 30 seconds) to boot up. The only true kicker is you have to hold the power button the entire time, which is annoying if you're about to go out jogging.
-Moving parts. Since the unit is not solid-state (it's a hard drive), it's possible to make it skip, or severely damage it in a fall. So far I've only made it skip one time, and it was while leaping from a bus exit to the curb.
-No one-touch volume. Probably the biggest downer is the lack of volume buttons or a wheel on the unit. To adjust volume, you have to access the control from the main menu. It's only two clicks away, but a simple wheel on the side would have been nice.
Over all, I'm very, very happy with this unit. If you just want a player for short jogs or the ride to work, a smaller, lighter unit would probably be better. But since I transport large files and like having a large selection of music on hand, the Jukebox 6000 is perfect for me.
Digital camera Review: Great product at a great price!
Summary: 5 Stars
THE best value for MP3 players. You can fit over 2000 songs on this thing, and it's so easy to organize files. If you can operate Windows Explorer, etc, you can create an excellent directory of music. Better than CDs, MDs, and other MP3 players, because it's just a little more money for up to 110x as many songs as a CD. The only thing you need to know: imagine having every song you like at your finger tips wherever you go.