Archos Gmini 402

227 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (51)
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portability (34)
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battery (29)
durability (15)
size (15)
reliability (11)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 227 reviews of Archos Gmini 402. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the design and performance are on the whole positive. The portability and sound are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the storage. There are some critical views about the reliability and durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Archos Gmini 402 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Archos Gmini 402

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 user reviews of Archos Gmini 402 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the performance and battery. The portability and usability also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed comments about the price. There are some less positive comments about the size and durability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Archos Gmini 402

alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 user reviews of Archos Gmini 402 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the price and battery are overall positive. The design and portability also get good reviews. There are some less positive reviews about the storage and durability. Reviews are divided on the headphones.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

Archos Gmini 402 Camcorder MP3 Player

The Gmini 402 Camcorder (priced at $290 as of 7/21/06) is a versatile device: Besides playing back digital audio and video from the built-in 20GB hard drive, it can capture still images at a 1.2-megapixel resolution, and it can capture video and record...

Great audio quality ; Captures video and still images

Controls are sometimes confusing

The Gmini 402 is an interesting combo device. It's a great audio player and a reasonably good camcorder and still camera. If you want a music player for occasionally capturing and watching videos and still images, it's a great pick

Aug, 2006

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Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

Archos Gmini 402 Camcorder

This combo device plays music and videos, and doubles as a camcorder and digital camera.

Great audio quality, Captures video and still images

Controls are sometimes confusing

Jul, 2006

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Expert review by : Mike Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Archos Gmini 402

Archos has upgraded its pocket-size portable media player to include a few of the latest technologies.

Very good sound quality. Nice-looking screen. Video playback is very good. Excellent audio recording capabilities.

Battery life could be better. No FM tuner. No calendar/contacts. Buttons are confusing.

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Oct, 2005

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Expert review by : Ben Patterson (cnet.com)

Performance

Archos Gmini 402 (20GB)

Sleek, compact design; sharp LCD resolution; slick video interface and controls; support for DRM-protected media; music and video syncing with Windows Media Player; photo viewer and direct image transfers from digital cameras; voice and in-line...

Player is heavy for its size; no video recording; no built-in speaker; so-so viewing angles; highest volume setting could be louder; no sound equalizer; no background music for photo slide shows; subpar battery life, especially for audio.

Archos's supercompact Gmini 402 portable video player adds DRM-protected media to its long list of features.

Oct, 2005

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Archos Gmini 402 Camcorder: MP3 player, camcorder and photo store

The Archos Gmini 402 Camcorder portable media player lets you listen to MP3 music, watch videos and movies, copy and store photos directly from a digital camera and it can also be used as a camcorder, voice and audio recorder. When price, features,...

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Archos Gmini 402: MP3 & video player and photo store

The Archos Gmini 402 portable media player lets you listen to MP3 music, watch videos and movies, copy and store photos directly from a digital camera and the device can also be used as a voice and audio recorder. When price, features, capacity and...

Value for money: The Archos Gmini 402 is excellent value for money and the product's features relative to its price are simply unbeatable. A highly recommended portable media player for everyone who wants more than just a simple MP3 player or needs...

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Archos Gmini 402 review

This is one kooky multimedia jukebox, based around a 20GB hard drive, camcorder and an oddly non-widescreen 2.2in colour display

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : Ben Patterson (cnet.com.au)

Archos Gmini 402

If you want video and audio in your jeans pocket, get the Archos Gmini 402.

Sleek, compact design ; Sharp LCD resolution ; Slick video interface and controls ; Support for DRM-protected media ; Music and video syncing with Windows Media Player ; Photo viewer and direct image transfers from digital cameras ; Voice and in-line...

Player is heavy for its size ; No video recording; no built-in speaker ; So-so viewing angles ; Highest volume setting could be louder ; No sound equaliser ; No background music for photo slide shows ; Subpar battery life, especially for audio

We were also disappointed by the Archos Gmini 402's so-so battery life. CNET Labs was able to squeeze 9 hours, 49 minutes from the 402 in our audio drain test, which is subpar for a 20GB MP3 player. For video, the 402 lasted nearly 5 hours, which is...

Oct, 2005

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