Technical Details
- 8 GB capacity for up to 4,000 songs
- 10 hours of audio or 4 hours of video on a single charge
- 1.8-inch LCD with 128 x 160 pixel resolution
- Supports MP3 and WMA audio formats; AVI video formats; JPEG image format; TXT and LRC text/lyrics files
- One-year limited warranty
Product Description
The stylish new Archos 2 is full of surprises. It's an all-in-one, affordable, credit-card-sized device. With 8 GB of storage space, lyrics display, and photo viewing, it's the perfect music companion.
 Archos 2 is the perfect music companion. Click to enlarge. |
 Simple, attractive interface. Click to enlarge. |
 Also available in white. Click to enlarge. |
Large Inside, Small Outside
The Archos 2 will meet most music addicts' needs: it's a small, reasonably priced device featuring 8 GB of disk capacity to store up to 4,000 songs. Enjoy days of non-stop music. Additionally, since the Archos 2 boasts a microSD card slot, you can add more music or files on the fly by swapping cards.
Enjoy Your Music
It's really easy to organize your music with the Archos 2 library settings--choose by artist, album, or title. With lyrics display (.LRC or .TXT files), you can see the songs on your player in new light. And since the Archos 2 plays the ever-popular MP3 and WMA formats, you're covered. Just drag and drop files from your computer--whether you're running Windows, Mac OS, or Linux--to the Archos 2 using the standard USB 2.0 connection.
Brilliant 1.8-Inch Screen
On the Archos 2's vivid 1.8-inch screen, you can enjoy AVI video; pull up your favorite JPEG pictures; and enjoy text, lyrics, and ID3 tags. Navigate with an intuitive interface that takes full advantage, complete with striking icons and animated transitions.
Audio Recorder
The Archos 2 is equipped with a built-in microphone to let you record anything you want--a phone number you can't write down, directions to a friend's house, or meetings and lectures. You also can record live FM radio for later listening.
What's in the Box
Archos 2 Player, earphones, Archos USB cable (for charging and file transfer), video conversion software and user manual.
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Customer Reviews
"neat but quirky device; overall solid" 2009-10-19By
Lamesy (NJ/NY)
Initially suckered by the slick design element, I've become an all-around fan. Boosted by microSD expansion, the Archos 2 has become my primary music player. It's a near perfect MP3 player, but only for a certain sector of the market. This product pretty much falls in line with the Archos M.O. - hitting hardware out of the park while delivering substandard firmware. This is something I can work with, but YMMV. The techie-impaired might get stumped by counter intuitive menu functions. For most users, however, I think a quick read of the booklet and five to ten minutes playing around with it should get you acclimated. (well, minus video conversion.)
Photos and video look decent, just remember you're working with a minute screen here. Which is good, because it enhances the unit's portability. Ever go out with just a license and credit card in your pocket? Feels exactly the same. Volume doesn't reach the highest levels, but sound quality, bass levels, and equalizer settings are truly top-notch. I for one am an audiophile with $100 headphones on my $60 player! Battery is tough to comment on, as user accounts seem to vary wildly. All I know is that mine can last a solid 6-8 hr work shift. Oh and it's just an undeniably flashy piece of tech to whip out in public, sixty dollars be damned.
There IS one issue which can scarcely by fixed user ingenuity. The software has zero support for playlist or genre recognition (yikes), so the best you could do is transfer all your Party Music (or whatever) into the same place and then play by folder. It's a little jacked up for now. But a hefty firmware update could fix every single problem, and actually make this a five-star device.
"Toxic Junk" 2009-10-05By
Canon Customer (EH, CT USA)
It worked great for a few months. And then one morning I tried to turn it on and the screen back light goes on, but no image - menus, nothing. It still plays music, but you can't navigate the menus, so what is the point. My wife has a sansa and that is what I will buy to replace this junk.
"Almost!" 2009-09-28By
Idaho O. Edokpayi (Colorado Springs, CO)
First, for the price, this is an awesome deal. For less than [...]I can store more music than I can listen to in a week, listen to the radio, watch videos, and I don't have to pay extra for the privilege of carrying a pretty logo. I love this device because it's simple, tough, and plays MP3's.
But...
There are some weird little things that don't work like you would expect:
1. The on switch needs to be fixed - you have to press and hold play to really turn it on after using the on switch.
2. Conversion software for Archos Media player need to be easily available on the web, I threw away the original disk and now I can't find anywhere to download the software from the manufacturer.
3. No playlists! (that I understand anyway) I can't figure an easy way to play specific songs or change the order that songs play.
But it's cheap and these are minor complaints as far as I am concerned. If you are a member of the technically savvy minority that doesn't want to be locked in to a particular family of devices there are definitely worse choices.
"Good value" 2009-09-18By
Douglas A. Johnson (Seattle , WA)
Anchos 2 delivered good audio and features, but instructions were inadequate. Overall it is a good value.
"Play music - button - Battery" 2009-09-14By
Mr. Wise Old Owl (Palm Tree, CA USA)
I mainly use this as an MP3 player. When it turns on it automatically brings up MUSIC on the LCD. To play the muaic I have to press the play button (in the middle)continuoulsy for from 10 to 20 times before my music loads and plays. About half the time when my music shows, it starts playing, the other half the time it comes on with PAUSE and I have to press the button again to play. After the frustration of getting the music to play, it plays fine. Synchronation with Media Player works well. I use a different ear phone set that gives me high quality audio from the Archos 2. I do not seem to get anywhere near the 9 hours of battery time - much shorter.
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