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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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Pros & Cons

Pros:
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Fully functional Opera Web browser
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DVR functionality
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Both WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
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Includes IR emitter for controlling cable/satellite box
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Includes an electronic program guide
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Cons:
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Doesn't support HD video
+4agreedisagree

Can't pause or rewind live TV
+2agreedisagree

Picture quality is better on the Apple TV
+2agreedisagree

Limited content from Archos portal and CinemaNow
+1agreedisagree

Competing products

Archos TV+ is ranked 3rd.  See the top picks in Media Streamers
  1. 100% prefer XBMC Media Center 2 votes
  2. 50% prefer Apple TV 2 votes
  3. 0% prefer Vudu 1 vote
  4. --% prefer Popcorn Hour A-110 0 votes

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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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1 comment about Archos TV+

1.  avatar dialupinternetuser  Mar 04, 2008 7:29pm

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.
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Manufacturer Archos
MSRP $249.00

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