Yes, it looks goofy as hell, but we're sure Archos 5 owners aren't complaining about the new Snap-on TV
DVB-T accessory -- not only will it allow you to watch live TV, it integrates with the DVR features of the unit to give you portable recording. Interestingly, although the Snap-on TV features dual tuners, they're used to increase reception quality, not to allow viewing of one channel while recording another, which is a bit of a bummer. Still, we wouldn't lean on this for hardcore DVR use anyway, so we're guessing it won't be a huge issue. ArchosLounge says it should be on sale in Europe in the next couple weeks for less than €60 ($76), and they've also got some in-the-wild pics, hit the read link to check 'em out.
[Thanks, Candy]
posted Mar 11th 2009 1:58PM
I reckon that these guys need too go back to the drawing board. Such early promise.
This would be a good design for that me-too company to copy. Come on Apple start clicking.
Sweet now I can catch all those awesome shows on PBS...
pretty cool actually
Actually I wasn't paying attention this is DVB-T not ATSC. Archos go blow it out your a-hole.
Tarnation, I have to agree with ya! Come on Archos, make an ATSC tuner that does the same thing and I will buy a "5" and the tuner in a heart beat! Some oooon.. Dooo ieeeeet!
Oh, Archos. Just focus on Android, if the rumors are true.
Archos you need to update your web firmware on the 605 wifi from less than a year ago. You have stopped any updates to your web browser so flash videos are not working any more. No youtube, no other streaming stuff.
Seriously until this economy gets better I need to hang on to my 605 just a little bit longer. Give us an update or unlock the source code so the millions of linux users out there can show you what these devices are really capable of.
Maybe someone can hack the dual tuners.
Not bloody likely Archos has their stuff locked down tight.
Antennas sticking out of the bottom? how do these engineers suppose a user is supposed to hold this thing?
I agree with you, how are people supposed to hold it? Maybe use them as a stand?
I have a 605. I am too upset about the lack of updates, or should I say orphaned series. I will never purchase another archos because of this.
After 6 months, I'm still waiting for the Hi-Def plugin for the Archos 5 IMT even though it is advertised right on the box. Not to mention the constant crashes and legendary Archos customer service. I will never purchase another Archos again.
Some day....
thats what -she- said
Unfortunately it only works in Europe and there's no news of a US compatible tuner.
TV Tuner or Kickstand?
I want an ASTC version for my ipod touch. Come on Apple, with the DTV transition now in June, this would be the only way for me to watch TV (actually just listening to the audio) at live sporting events. (Indy 500, Nascar, baseball, hockey)
Apple has NO CONTROL over tv waves... Believe me, apple is NOT interested... If you want technology that works with another service, apple is the last place to look....
If you have a moment you can read this deep article on archoslounge :
http://translate.google.fr/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.archoslounge.net%2FConsiderations-printanieres%2C8789.html&sl=fr&tl=en&hl=fr&ie=UTF-8
The editor also begs Archos to quickly its products.
Hmmmm the title is deceiving - "Archos 5 Snap-on TV DVB-T tuner released" shouldn't that be "Archos 5 Snap-OFF TV DVB-T tuner released"? Those antennae look like they'll last all of five minutes in the hands of any prepubescent teen's hands...
yea but i dont think this works with the states thou, i could be wrong
Concentrate on ipodtouchkiller!!!
I would never buy another Archos product. I have a 605 wifi. Archos nickles and dimes you for feature that should be included. No updates to the firmware in over a year. Flash works very poorly, slow, jerky, useless. Just pretty lame over-all. I am very disappointed with my purchase.
If they put a bigger HDD in it and bring it to the states at that price I'd at least give it a try as long as it records HDTV OTA.