Archos TV+

Archos TV+ is a set-top box capable of media streaming across your network, recording TV, downloading Web content, and Web surfing. It has similar functionality as the Vudu, and Apple TV, such as local and Web media streaming but it also adds significant DVR functionality, and Web browsing with an optional Opera browser. For its DVR functionality, it has an infrared emitter for controlling your cable/satellite box and includes a built-in electronic program guide. It is currently available in two capacities: 80 GB retailing for $249 and 250 GB retailing for $349.

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Archos TV+
MSRP $249.00
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
6 reviews
39
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mixed
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1 positive
2 mixed
3 negative

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Pros:
Do you agree?
Both WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
+3agreedisagree

Fully functional Opera Web browser
+3agreedisagree

DVR functionality
+2agreedisagree

Includes IR emitter for controlling cable/satellite box
+2agreedisagree

Includes an electronic program guide
+2agreedisagree

Compact
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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Doesn't support HD video
+5agreedisagree

Can't pause or rewind live TV
+3agreedisagree

Limited content from Archos portal and CinemaNow
+2agreedisagree

Picture quality is better on the Apple TV
+2agreedisagree

Internet browsing is an addon for $30
+2agreedisagree

H.264 playback is an addon
+2agreedisagree

No .mkv support
+2agreedisagree

Very slow web browsing
+1agreedisagree

Doesn' t play joost videos among many others
+1agreedisagree


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Details

Features

  • DVR functionality with EPG, infrared emitter
  • Web-content downloads through Archos content portal and CinenaNow
  • LAN streaming of audio, video and photos
  • WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
  • Optional Flash-enabled Opera browser
  • Two capacities: 80 GB ($249) or 250 GB ($349)
  • inputs: component video, RCA, S-Video
  • outputs: HDMI, component video, RCA, S-Video, Digital Coaxial SPDIF
  • dimensions: 250x164x37mm
  • weight: 1294g

 

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Buy It

Archos TV+ | 80GB

• Archos TV+ 80 GB (Silver)

• 80GB TV+ Digital Video Recorder

UPC: 690590509702

EAN: 690590509702

MPN: 500970

Archos TV+ | 250GB

• Archos TV+ 250 GB (Silver)

• 250GB TV+ Digital Video Recorder

UPC: 690590509733

EAN: 690590509733

MPN: 500973

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Comments

1.  avatar dialupinternetuser said:

If I had cable, I would definitely get this. It looks pretty sweet, but I'd have to see how good of a UI it has first.
Mar 04, 2008 7:29pm
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rr

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January 8, 2009
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ProSCORE
20
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
8 cons
have ithave it

Pros

  • Both WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
  • Compact

Cons

  • Doesn't support HD video
  • Can't pause or rewind live TV
  • Limited content from Archos portal and CinemaNow
  • Internet browsing is an addon for $30
  • H.264 playback is an addon
  • No .mkv support
  • Very slow web browsing
  • Doesn' t play joost videos among many others

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Erik

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March 4, 2008
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ProSCORE
56
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • Both WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
  • Fully functional Opera Web browser
  • DVR functionality
  • Includes IR emitter for controlling cable/satellite box
  • Includes an electronic program guide

Cons

  • Doesn't support HD video
  • Can't pause or rewind live TV
  • Limited content from Archos portal and CinemaNow
  • Picture quality is better on the Apple TV

Competitors

Erik prefers Apple TV over Archos TV+
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dialupinternetuser

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March 4, 2008
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ProSCORE
62
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • Both WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
  • Fully functional Opera Web browser
  • DVR functionality
  • Includes IR emitter for controlling cable/satellite box
  • Includes an electronic program guide

Cons

  • Doesn't support HD video
  • Can't pause or rewind live TV
  • Picture quality is better on the Apple TV

Comments

"If I had cable, I would definitely get this. It looks pretty sweet, but I'd have to see how good of a UI it has first."

Competitors

dialupinternetuser prefers XBMC Media Center over Archos TV+
dialupinternetuser prefers Archos TV+ over Vudu Box, Apple TV
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Fila

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September 16, 2009
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ProSCORE
0
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mixed
positive
0 pros
3 cons

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • Internet browsing is an addon for $30
  • H.264 playback is an addon
  • No .mkv support

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Amanie

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April 1, 2008
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ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
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1 pro
1 con
want itwant it

Pros

  • Fully functional Opera Web browser

Cons

  • Doesn't support HD video

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Trancebear

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March 17, 2008
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0 pros
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Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • Doesn't support HD video

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