Archos Gmini402 20 GB Camcorder and Multimedia Player
Product Description
The Gmini 402 Camcorder is the first MP3 player with a built-in camcorder. Take it with you to capture up to 50 hours of personal videos or enjoy your favorite songs on the go.Amazon.com Product Description
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I asked for a digital camera for Xmas. My husband went to a electronic store (alone) and came back with this. It does everything he says. Camcorder. MP3 player, has games, records voices and takes pictures. Well it takes crappy pictures. The camcorder and the MP3 player were very nice. We ended up returning it and getting him an Ipod and myself the digital (low price) camera that I wanted in the first place. I would wait until this gadget has been upgraded a few times. Like the 3rd or 4th generation.
I bought this MP3 player/camera/camcorder because I figured I could use all the functions whenever I need, all in one device. The first time in 1 month the hard drive crashed. I could not access anything.
I called up Archos and they said to send it in, which I did. They “fixed” it and sent it back. In fact, what they had done is replace the device with a refurbished ones because the serial number was different. Anyways, I checked out the new device, which seemed to be working properly at first, until I tried to use the camcorder and camera. The camcorder would record the audio fine, but the camera was not working at all. The screen would turn black and you couldn’t record any pictures.
I called Archos back and was on hold for over 2 hours. I eventually hung up because they never came on the line. I e-mailed them and have to wait to hear from them. So now, I end up paying for shipping, insurance, etc. two times for a product that has broken twice in 3 months. This is ridiculous. This could be a good product if they actually cared to make it well.
Pro: watch divx movies, usb host to download photos from digital camera, sync with media player
Con: battery life so-so, interface is lousy, does not come with a real case
The 402 is pretty good if you can get it on the cheap.
Alternative for those who do not want to be ordinary.
The unit seemed like it would do everthing that I needed for a vaction or school show. One unit for MP3 or video watching on the plane, recording the kids at the beach or taking snap shots. I opened the box and the camcorder and camera functions did not work. All I had was a snowy screen for both. It was sent in for repair…let’s see what happens.