Archos unveils TV+, Wi-Fi DVR

Donald Bell | Jan 04, 2008

Looks like Archos has finally let the cat out of the bag on their first settop DVR, the Archos TV+. Offered in 80GB (US$249) and 250GB (US$349) versions, the Archos TV+ looks to do about everything the Apple TV failed to deliver, including: An onscreen recording guide; 640 x 480-pixel resolution video recording; a QWERTY remote control; an infrared emitter for controlling your cable box or TV; a built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet that can be used for on-demand video downloads from CinemaNow; a fully-functional Opera web browser with Flash video support (YouTube, DailyMotion, CNET TV, etc.); optional Flash video game downloads; and it even includes cables (gasp!).

Like Apple TV, the Archos TV+ also allows you to stream existing audio, video, and photo content from your home PC. The Archos TV+ might not have the integrated iTunes support of its competition, but it is compatible with the vast swath of competitors that use DRM-protected WMV or WMA audio and video files. A USB 2.0 connection allows the Archos TV+ to be used as a hard drive for a tidy transfer of files on and off your PC. In addition, a USB 2.0 host connection offers the ability to transfer photos from your digital camera or connect any MSC-compatible MP3 or video player.

For those of you who have been procrastinating about building your own PC-based DVR (Mythbox, MediaCenter, BeyondTV), the Archos TV+ seems to offer a one-stop solution for recording, archiving, and transferring your favorite TV shows. Stay tuned for more coverage at CES 2008.

Via CNET Crave | Photo credit: Archos

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gomiclim says...
Hi! Looks interesting. How can i get more detail specs for this item? Is it meant for any country irrespective of the transmission system? Thank you.

Jan 09, 2008 16:08