Archos 500671 Audio/Video Travel Cable – Customer Reviews
Works for AV500
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It is unclear from the Archos Online Store that this AV Travel Cable is the kit needed for the AV500.Archos has it listed (p/n 500671) for the AV400, PMA400, AV700, and AV700E, but there is no p/n for the AV500 kit.
I got it (from Amazon) for my AV500 anyway (figured for <$30, I'll try it), and so far it works fine for analog video recording.I have only been able to try the video in and video out (not the audio channels), but they work as needed - I'll post an update when I know about the audio.Best part of all of this is that now I can record analog video without needing the AC adapter plugged in.Not sure how this will deplete the battery, either; I would imagine battery time is reduced.
Tried getting a straight answer from Archos' "pre-sales technical support" before I bought anything, though.Buyer beware: Their knowledge of their products seems very spotty, but they had plenty of negative attitude towards my questions.No one at Archos (sales or support) had the p/n for the kit that will work with the AV500, either, which I found weird since they offer it for sale on the site.I actually based my purchase of this kit on feedback from Amazon, which obviously was the right choice.10/9/2006 12:00 AM | Rating:
A must Have & I mean it
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If you Owen an Archos DVR , then you must get this one , Because you will need it on the go.
Traveling with the TV pod is not convenient.2/22/2006 12:00 AM | Rating:
Quick service, good price
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Easy checkout, mid-range in pricing, but with trusted company.Quick shipping.Works great.
9/26/2005 12:00 AM | Rating:
Great for on the go recording and playback.
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You can't playback and record at the same time with this.It is great for travel.But it is best for hooking up a super small video camera (like the spy or nanny cams) and then you have a comcorder.I did this with my Archos PMA430 and it worked great.This makes it a small camcorder then my "real" camcorder.People I have talked to use it for recording biking or day trips to say Disney land.Nice because you can mount the camera in say your hat and then forget about it.Easier then holding a camcorder all day.
BTW, this is just one of the many reasons I love my Archos PMA430.4/1/2005 12:00 AM | Rating: