Archos Gmini XS 100 3 GB Pocket Music Player (Black)

by Archos

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 1.7 x 3.6 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009MC2LE
• Item model number: 500711
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

ARCHOS Gmini XS 100 is a 3 GB hard-drive based music player. Competitively priced, the Gmini XS 100 is also the smallest and the lightest of the Archos range. It offers a great storage capacity allowing you to load up to 1,500 WMA songs (including PlaysForSure compatible files) at 3.5 minutes/64 kbps per song. The Gmini XS 100 is available in 4 trendy colors: volcanic black, techno blue, funky pink and ice grey.

Features:

• Purchase, download, transfer and listen to your music on the go
• Autosync with Windows Media Player 9 or 10: easily transfer songs and playlists from your PC
• Play MP3, WMA, WAV, and Protected WMA files
• Store up to 1,500 songs (3.5 minutes per song at 64 kbps WMA)
• Download and play protected WMA music files (PlaysForSure)
• Rename, move, copy, delete files or make playlists on the move without a computer thanks to the ARCHOS Browser
• Quickly organize songs with the ARCHOS ARCLibrary and view by artist, album, title, genre, year and playlist (ID3 compatible)
• Connect to your stereo to play music (with optional standard audio cable)
• Easily navigate menus using the large and intuitive 1.5-inch blue back light LCD screen

Play MP3, WMA and WAV music files. Fill your ARCHOS Gmini XS 100 with up to 1,500 songs from your own CD collections or downloaded from the Internet...and Go for the Music.

Autosync with Windows Media Player 9 or 10. Easily transfer songs and playlists from your PC. Download and play all your music files (including protected WMA PlaysForSure downloaded files) to your Gmini XS 100 using the High-speed USB2.0 interface.

Organize Music Files with ARCHOS ARCLibrary. Organize songs with the ARCHOS ARClibrary and customize your view by album, artist, genre, title and year (ID tag compatible). No specific software needed.

Make playlists on the go. Quickly create playlists on the go, no computer needed thanks to the ARCHOS double browser.

Double Browser. The Double Browser is an easy-to-use music file management system to organize your files. Delete, rename, copy, move files and even create folders directly on the Gmini XS 100.

Virtual keyboard to rename music files and folders. Use the convenient virtual keyboard to create folders and rename files or folders when on the go.

Use as external HD to store data files. When connected to a computer, the Gmini XS 100 is seen as an additional drive (PC or Macintosh). Store any computer file using the USB 2.0 high-speed interface (USB 1.1 compatible).

Icons make it easy to navigate. The Gmini XS 100 features a friendly Graphic User Interface (GUI) with icons for easier navigation and improved music file organization.

What's in the Box
Gmini XS 100, a USB 2.0 cable, stereo headphones, warranty information, and a quick-start guide (in-depth manual stored on Gmini XS 100 HD).

Note: The player charges via USB using the supplied cable; an AC power charger/adapter is optional.

Product Description

Box Includes: Gmini XS 100, stereo headphones, protective carrying case, lanyard, USB 2.0 cable and power adapter PlaysForSure compatible for protected music content and services ARCLibrary software manages songs to view by artist, album, genre, title -- rename, move, copy and delete files or build your own playlists onboard Up to 14 hours battery life PC & Mac compatible; USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible); Automatic synchronization with Windows Media Player 9 & 10 Color - Black Dimensions - 3.6 x 1.7 x 0.5 Weight - 2.8 oz.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small, easy to use, September 7, 2005

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Sgt Poivre - See all my reviews

This review is from: Archos Gmini XS 100 3 GB Pocket Music Player (Black) (Electronics)

This MP3 player has everything I asked for : it is very small and light, very easy to connect (appears like an external hard drive as soon as you connect it and you just drag and drop songs anywhere you want, it also works with media player), it has enough memory and the archos firmware is very easy to use and allows you to do a lot of things like create playlists in a few seconds, queue songs as you want, rename your files etc...
However it doesn't have any game or radio (but I wasn't looking for that) and some people might find 3GB a bit too small.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars CHARGING IT SUCKS, September 8, 2005

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M. Livingston "CHASE" (HAWAII) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Archos Gmini XS 100 3 GB Pocket Music Player (Black) (Electronics)

First off, let me say that I have only had it for about 3 days. When I first got it, I was extremely suprised at the size. It is actully much smaller than the pictures make it look. It is a very stylish mp3 player, and the rechargable battery could have made it much nicer than many of its counterparts. The drawbacks: When navigating in the library or any other place, you can actully hear it working and loading. Now the worst part. When charging it it has to be hooked up to your computer... AND IT HAS TO BE ON! I was not happy at all when I discovered this, but I guess I should have read discriptions more closely. As far as I know the batteries are not removable or replacable (unless you use a screw driver). The screen does not look as nice as it does in the pictures, but it still looks fine. The sound quality is AWESOME. I personally think it sounds better than the I pod.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great alternative to the ipod!!!, October 5, 2005

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C. Christiano - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Archos Gmini XS 100 3 GB Pocket Music Player (Black) (Electronics)

This is a great player. It is very easy to set up and get music on. The instruction sheet is a little confusing, but i did ok. The sound quality is GREAT! The earbuds that came with mine were deformed. The string connecting the right bud to the main string was way longer then the one on the left. Thats ok though. Overall, this is a great music player.
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*update*
the headphones were not deformed

I'm also upset that there is only one case for the Gmini and it is on the Archos website for 29.99!!!! I wish a case cane with the player.