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Archos Gmini 220

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User Reviews for Archos Gmini 220

  • Reviewed by: nowlin20atm

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Nice interface, easy to connect to PC, CompactFlash media slot is cool, good media information while playing.

    Weaknesses: Bulky and not easily carried around, MP3 data tags are a pain to get correct, battery life seems short (never indicates a full charge), poor earbuds, buttons don't always work properly.

    Overall Evaluation: All in all, the Gmini 120 is a decent product. It's no slouch with 20GB of storeage and the sound quality is good. The fact that it can be used as a portable hard-drive is great; you can store any type of data on it. The menus for selecting music and changing settings is neat and simple. Recording is fully supported with included AV adapters and software. The main issue that I have with the Gmini is that in order to have the correct information for each track you MUST use the MUSICMATCH Jukebox software. MMJ in itself is not a bad program, but the interaction between the software and the Gmini is cumbersome, slow, and counter-intuitive. Also, the earbuds that are included have a neat volume in-line control, but they are too uncomfortable to use for more than about 5 minutes. A way to carry the MP3 player would be nice, too. For the money, the Gmini 120 isn't bad, it just doesn't follow through on several well-intended ideas.

  • Reviewed by: konktorymowi

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: I like it

    Weaknesses: Full specifications is not true

    Overall Evaluation: Full specifications suggest that player contains an FM Tuner, it is not true. To use a radio you have to buy it additional for another $50. It definitely changes his market position

  • Reviewed by: adam_mabe

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Very versitile. Archos is a great brand. I use it to dump photos from my digital camera (via a SD to CF adapter) and it is great for recording concerts with an external mic.

    Weaknesses: Sort of large and bulky.

    Overall Evaluation: This seems to be a great product that is only hindered by it being slightly bulky. In comparision to previous models is smaller, but the functionality is well worth dealing with the bulkiness.

  • Reviewed by: Lantzer3

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: oh my god! beautiful screen, extremely fast loading, good charging speed, 20 gigs! good extras, the list goes on!

    Weaknesses: slightly heavier than what i expected, but its not like its any kind of hassle.

    Overall Evaluation: okay, what is wrong with this thing has not revealed itself to this point in time. beautifully made, there is NO software needed to install on your comp. i dont even use musicmatch or anything, just transfer from computer into the E:/ drive and its done. i had 2 GIGS of music i wanted on my mp3 player(thats A LOT of music), and it downloaded it in less than 10 minutes.this thing has 20 gigs, which is WAY more than enough. thatll hold OVER 10 DAYS of music! i love this thing! very durable as well. i work at Pizza Hut and it got knocked around a few times my first night. pulled it out when i got home and not a scratch! the keys are really easy to use. options are endless and you will never find anything this great for this little!conclusion - you will never find 20 gigs for less than $200. its flawless, options are endless, and if you cant handle 8 oz. of weight in your pocket then you've got some problems. definetaly a must for music lovers!

  • Reviewed by: rogergrace

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Price; Works as an external hard drive (can store any file types); Compact flash card port to transfer files from a digital camera.

    Weaknesses: Battery life (won't play ten hours on high volume); Musicmatch software to transfer music library is slow and doesn't create artist/album folders; Navigation is slow.

    Overall Evaluation: Don't use Musicmatch to transfer your files, just drag and drop from Windows. If you create a new library in Musicmatch and add all the files from your Archos, you can quickly create playlists and then copy them to your Archos Playlist folder. (It's really slow creating playlists on the unit itself.) Also, don't bother scrolling to the "(Parent folder)" file - just use the left button.

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