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Originally Posted by Bad Zebra

After being recorded at the last camp I attended, I've become a big believer in reviewing games. I've been looking at an Archos 705 digital media player. 80GB of storage,= about 100 movies. 7" screen, plus an adapter that would allow you to have anybody taping a game with a video cam for a team easily record on the Archos as well. Slip the kid doing the recording $5 bucks and I'm sure (s)he'd be willing to tape you when you report in addition to game action. I think the Archos goes for around $400 for the 7" screen. A lot less if you can deal with a 4 1/2" screen.

I don't think 80GBs of storage equates to 100 movies. Especially if it is higher quality videos.

I've been looking to get one of these ever since someone mentioned it earlier this year on this forum. This looks like the perfect device for a traveling referee that wants to break down their game films!

The idea of having the video available instantly after the game is sooooo enticing. An NBA official told me that it is best to break down your film within 36 hours of your game. It usually takes much longer then 36 hours to get your game film from coaches or ADs. It would also allow you to look at a specific play with your partners immediately after the game. You'd be the envy of your association .

Chitown, some advice I received from an NBA official on breaking down game film:

1) You don't have to watch the entire game in order to get better. He was saying that most people have families and other things in life to prevent them from watching 2 hours of game film every night after their games. He said that if you are not in the right position in the first 5 minutes of the game then you are probably in that same position on subsequent plays. I think this is good advice for officials that don't have the time to break down an entire game. The official does not have an excuse for not watching 5 minutes of their game.

2) The PAUSE BUTTON is your best friend. When a player drives to the basket...pause it. When there is a skip pass...pause it. When a post player receives the ball...you get the idea . The purpose is to see where you and your partners are as opposed to where you SHOULD be. This will help you to anticipate plays and being in the proper position before the play starts.

Whoops battery is about to die I will finish this later before I lose what I've typed.