Archos Mini Dock for 405, 605, and 705 Players

by Archos

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 2 x 1 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000S6PENO
• Item model number: 500975
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,708 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description With the Archos mini dock in your arsenal, you'll be able to conveniently connect any Archos generation 5 device directly to TVs, PCs, and most mass storage devices. In addition to offering convenient connectivity to peripheral devices for direct file transfers, the dock will recharge your generation 5 device while it's in the dock. Other great features include ultra-fast USB 2.0 connectivity for speedy file transfers, and video projector compatibility.

What's in the Box
Mini dock, power supply with US, EU, and UK plugs, USB cable, and A/V cable.

The mini dock allows you to connect any Archos generation 5 device directly to TVs, PCs, and most mass storage devices

Transfer content from your PC to your Archos, or simply charge the unit.

Connect storage devices directly to your Archos, or play back videos on your TV.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for traveling!, October 18, 2007

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William McCurdy (Winthrop, MA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Archos Mini Dock for 405, 605, and 705 Players (Electronics)

The Mini Dock is exactly what you need if you are going to be on the road with out access to USB power. The Archos 605 line of media players do not come with any other way to charge the unit other than USB, so you will need your PC to charge it. The Mini Dock not only gives you power, it has a mini-usb plug so you can attach cameras, computers, or any mass storage devices to your 605, plus a video out, so you can play your videos or still photos over a TV. I just wish it supported IR so you could use a remote control with it.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it for the faster charging alone!, November 2, 2007

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Gadget Girl (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Archos Mini Dock for 405, 605, and 705 Players (Electronics)

I love my Archos 605, but playing video chews through the battery and it seems to take forever to charge via USB. If you plan on using it for video or internet you definitely want to add this accessory. It's very small and portable - yet charges the unit much faster. I think I could play video out to a TV or transfer files between a PC, camera, etc. I was on the fence to purchase this, as I will be getting the DVR dock as well. I'm glad I did because this is a great every day charger and great for travel.

One thing to note is that the Archos will not stand up straight while docked. The picture is a bit confusing. It's designed to allow you to use the kickstand and watch a video while charging, which is nice.

It ships with a mini-USB / USB cable (non-proprietary) and also AV cables. The USB cable is very short, maybe 12" or so. Very glad I chipped in the extra $30 or so for this item.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Faster charging is just the beginning..., March 23, 2008

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Marino Shauye - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Archos Mini Dock for 405, 605, and 705 Players (Electronics)

Call me cheap, but I didn't want to pay for the DVR dock. I just wanted something to charge my Archos 605 that was faster than USB-to-computer, which would take a ridiculous number of hours to accomplish.

Enter the Minidock.

This thing is specatularly small: 3" wide x 3/4" tall (at its tallest point) and 1 1/2" deep. Also very light. It comes packed with an AC adapter with different plug adapters for various parts of the world (the standard US one is in the mix), a USB cable, and an A/V connector (with headphone jack on one end and RCA connectors on the other). Don't bother looking for a manual or instructions, because you won't find one.

The dock itself has a plug that connects to the Archos (so the Archos sits nicely on top) and the left side has mini and full-size USB connections. The right side has the AC connector, and A/V out connector. Its small size doesn't lend it as a stand, but if you use the kickstand on your player, it will still stand up nicely with the dock attached.

That's what's in the package. Now here's what it can do:

CHARGING

Charging is MUCH faster with the minidock. About 4 hours to fully charge from a low battery. And yes, you can connect to your computer while charging with no problems.

CONNECTING

You can use the mini-dock to connect to your computer or mass storage device. The two USB connector options come in very handy. Your file transfers will be much easier.

WATCH VIDEO ON YOUR TV!

The coolest feature (besides faster charging) is the A/V out. Although you won't be able to record to the Archos like the DVR dock, you can PLAY videos from your Archos on your TV. Hook up the A/V cable, hit the TV/LCD button on top of the player, and voila! The Archos becomes a video player for your big screen TV!

This minidock has plenty of features to expand your Archos without putting a dent in your wallet. It's worth it, worth it, worth it.