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Archos 3 Vision

Based on 11 reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

6
Average:

2
Bad:

3

Pros

Shiny.
Sleek design.
Attractive price for a touch-screen PMP.
Good video playback, including video output.
Large, high contrast widescreen LCD.
Good audio quality.
Recording feature.

Cons

Touchscreen not responsive enough.
Not multi-touch.
Low-resolution LCD.
No thumbnail view for photos.
No built-in speaker.

By T3 Magazine on July 16, 2010

By adding nano-like stills and video camera, but it cheapens the experience rather than enhances it. The Vision series fared better as an excellent standalone music player and an affordable alternative to the iPod...

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By Whathifi.com on March 18, 2010

Best known for its feature-packed, file-friendly media players, has predominantly concerned itself with internet tablets of late. But with the 3 Vision, the company clearly has more portable machines in its sights.The 3 Vision is certainly...

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By GadgetSpeak on March 02, 2010

And you shall have music and video where ever you go could well be the theme for various pocket size devices currently appearing on the market. Joining the ranks of these types of products is the Archos 3 vision....

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By Trusted Reviews on January 13, 2010

Best known for its premium, feature-packed PMPs, Archos made a determined effort last year to branch out, adding netbooks and tablets (including the ) at the high end, and a range of budget-conscious media players at the low end. The Archos 3...

80
By Home Cinema Choice on January 01, 2010

Audio quality is sufficient, although I would recommend investing in a new set of ‘phones. Those supplied are desperately uncomfortable, and can only really be described as functional. In conclusion, the 3 Vision is...

80
By HardwareZone.com on December 10, 2009

Overall, the Archos 3 performed reasonably well in terms of audio and video capabilities. The sound quality was above average, while videos appeared sharp and crisp on the screen.With its competitive price point, Archos 3 Vision is an ideal selection...

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By Everything USB on October 28, 2009

Falling into the seemingly ever-dwindling "not an iPod" category of flash media players, the Archos 3 dons new duds, puts on a brave face, and arrives to the party late but decently dressed. Nice to look at but less pleasant to live with, its...

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By 5FWD on September 28, 2009

Don't buy in to the whole "iPod + iTunes" ecosystem lark? That's cool. With the Archos 3 Vision you'll still get a great little media player that destroys the iPod nano when it comes to video. You'll find yourself prodding the display a...

80
By ElectricPig.co.uk on September 22, 2009

A great iPod nano alternative with the features to...

80
By Expert Reviews on September 01, 2009

Archos's 3 Vision is one of an increasing number of portable audio and video players to have a touchscreen. Playback controls and menu commands are activated by simply tapping the screen, but a very precise aim is required, especially when...

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