Archos DVR for Game Film?

[Larks]

Anyone here use an Archos DVR to get their game film?

I heard people are using these instead of DVDs or VCR tapes.

Its basically a hand held media player that also records to an internal hard drive.

You have the camera guy plug it into the camera (I guess with a splitter?)

Supposedly you can set to record at a certain time (Camera dude doesn't have to turn on, press record etc)

Pick it back up post game.

Watch that night.

Anyone have one? I'm curious about any pitfalls? Video quality? File Formats? Cable compatibility issues?

Here is a link
http://www.archos.com

[Larks]

605 WiFi model Looks like this:

[btaylor64]

Originally Posted by Larks

605 WiFi model Looks like this:

Alot of the guys I work with have them and love them. I am going to get one soon.

[TimTaylor]

I've got an archos DV700 - use it for doing IR thermography surveys, but have never tried it for game films.....will have to give it a try!

[Jimgolf]

1) I don't have the current Archos product because I had one of their earlier products, the Jukebox 6000, and I had nothing but trouble with it. The AC stopped charging properly, the battery life was terrible, when running with the AC adapter the Jukebox would turn into a space heater. I believe from reading about the current products that these problems were all due to an incorrect AC adapter being shipped with the product, but it was never recalled and the Technical Support people never picked up the phone or responded to an email or voice message. In addition, the firmware was buggy.

Their current products look terrific, but I would check with current owner reviews before buying any of their products.

2) How many cameramen are willing to let you plug into their camera?

[Larks]

Originally Posted by Jimgolf

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2) How many cameramen are willing to let you plug into their camera?

Thats what I am as curious about although why wouldnt he?

Is there a universal cable as well (yellow RCA?)