Accessory HELP

cynik · Post by **cynik** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 1:48 am

OK, I need a bit help deciding here. I have looked at all of these and plan to buy 2 of them. Would someone please tell me which accessory/ies you recommend and why? Thanks in advance

Also, does the battery dock also charge the Archos 605 itself, or just the battery within the dock?

Battery Docking Adapter - Gen5
Extra battery - Video output - USB 2.00 and USB Host connections
ÔÇóBuilt-in Battery: Extra battery for extended mobility
ÔÇóVideo out: play back videos on your TV
ÔÇóUSB 2.0 device: transfer contents from your PC on your ARCHOS
ÔÇóUSB Host: connect most mass storage devices and transfer files directly on your ARCHOS without a computer

Mini Docking Adapter - Gen 5
Charger - Video output - USB 2.00 and USB Host connections
ÔÇóPower charger : charge your ARCHOS
ÔÇóVideo out: play movies on your TV
ÔÇóUSB 2.0 device: transfer contents from your PC on your ARCHOS
ÔÇóUSB Host: connect most mass storage devices and transfer files directly on your ARCHOS without a computer

DVR Travel Adapter - Gen 5
Turn your ARCHOS into a DVR on the go
ÔÇóVideo recording: record videos from most video analog sources directly on your ARCHOS with the included audio/video cable.
ÔÇóAudio recording: use your DVR Travel Adapter to record from your stereo and most audio analog sources.
ÔÇóCharge your ARCHOS (with optional power supply).

DVR Station Gen 5
Turn your ARCHOS into a DVR
ÔÇóRecord TV and most video sources in MPEG-4 format
ÔÇóPlay back on TV in DVD resolution.
ÔÇóStream media from your PC to your TV using your WiFi home network (for WiFi devices only)

averageguy · Post by **averageguy** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 1:58 am

cynik, my two cents:

(1) mini docking adapter
Why? for travel, I can charge faster and pump the output into a friend's or families' Tv

(2) DVR station
Why? to record at home, also to output to HDTV in component (mini dock is only composite)

I would also consider the battery dock, but word on those here so far is not positive (e.g., can't play a fully discharged unit). If I travel with a laptop, 4-5 hours of playback on the Archos is tolerable.

-Matt

PS As I probably mentioned on another thread (or did you suggest?!!), I'll likely pick up the two accessories from Dell for $100.

suproach · Post by **suproach** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:09 am

I would chose the DVR station and battery Dock.

honeymonkey · Post by **honeymonkey** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:19 am

1. I would choose the DVR Station for obvoius reasons. It integrates nice with your home theatre and it turns your tv into a pc for surfing/email or relaxing reading this forum..and it just looks nice sitting there charging away :P

2. The other one I would choose would be the battery dock. Its an all round good all in one unit for traveling. Last generation you needed the mini DVR Dock AND the Travel adapter to get the same features as the battery dock has, minus the recording line in.

With the battery dock you can extend your playback, fast charge, use it for playing back on tv and also gives you USB host so you can transfer data back in forth from other USB devices.
Be aware some are having issues with the battery dock as to the way it was designed for the battery portion, but I think having the other features built in outweighs this possible temporary shortcoming if you want to call it that. If I understand correctly, if you plug in the battery dock right away when your unit if fully charged, it will perform as it was designed. Just don't wait till your player is discharged before you decide to hook it up.
Now, all this is based on you never wanting to record anything while you are travelling. I don't think many people have access to a tuner while travelling, so I always rule that feature out.

honeymonkey · Post by **honeymonkey** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:30 am

I would just like to mention for the benefit of those reading this, there are a couple of other accessories that may interest you

FM Remote Control
It is called an fm remote as it adds broadcast FM to your archos player.
The remote plugs into the headphone jack and your earphones plug into the remote. It will allow you to control the player without taking it out of the case. For $30, this is one accessory that I would like myself.

Helmet Camera for around $149.
Helmet Camcorder Gen 5
ÔÇó High resolution Mini-Cam with built-in remote and microphone
ÔÇó Perfect for extreme sports and professional applications
ÔÇó Delivered with DVR travel adapter and head band

cynik · Post by **cynik** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 8:34 am

Is the FM remote available for sale yet? I need it for voice recording.

honeymonkey · Post by **honeymonkey** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 5:58 pm

cynik wrote:Is the FM remote available for sale yet? I need it for voice recording.

No confirmed purchases yet as far as I can see. Lots of websites selling it, but its just the ol "lets tell em we have it and see how many backorders we can get" trick.

kramer28 · Post by **kramer28** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 6:05 pm

honeymonkey wrote:
cynik wrote:Is the FM remote available for sale yet? I need it for voice recording.
No confirmed purchases yet as far as I can see. Lots of websites selling it, but its just the ol "lets tell em we have it and see how many backorders we can get" trick.

Tech depot got me with the same trick it seems...

averageguy · Post by **averageguy** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 6:17 pm

sorry for contributing to "thread drift", but to respond to the last point:

http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.p ... ght=#31063

Looks like laurafraser is a rare success story, having gotten the 160GB from Amazon before 9/1. Maybe she has friends in high places.

But for the rest of us, I think we should be skeptical of what we see online!...especially places that will charge before shipping.

-Matt

nikimoments · Post by **nikimoments** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:11 am

Can you still transfer files to ur Archos without any of the docks? The USB that comes standard can do that right?

Cbud · Post by **Cbud** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:16 am

Yup. The USB cord that comes with the 605 can charge and transfer files.

MarkT · Post by **MarkT** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:23 am

DVR and Battery dock would be my choices as well, covers all you need when at home and travelling as long as you don't plan to record from external sources while away from home.

Can still transfer files to the Archos when away of course, just can't record directly from an external source.

Rose4uKY · Post by **Rose4uKY** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 5:58 am

ith the FM Remote will the radio stations play through the speaker or do you have to plug in the headphones to it? Thanks, Rose