Archos TV+ Silver

Updated:
2011-07-30 12:12:14

Average rating:58

Uk has collected 42 expert reviews for Archos TV+ Silver and the average expert rating is 58 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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whathifi.com

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2011-07-30 12:12:13

Average rating:60

As Archos launches its fifth generation of portable players, it’s also making a bid for the lounge with this, the TV+. In fact, according to Archos, the TV+ ‘is set to become a must for every living room in 2008’. Well, it’s not bad, but let’s not get...

Reliable wireless media streaming, good reproduction of audio and video files, 250GB hard disk is plenty...
No builtin TV tuner, resolution cap, a bit expensive considering the limitations...

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itreviews.com

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2011-07-30 12:12:13

Average rating:0

Having used this good-looking box, youre left wondering why the normally sure-footed Archos has made the design and marketing errors it has with the TV+. The plug-ins should have been plugged in, the infra-red emitter on the front is daft and for £25...

webuser.co.uk

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2011-07-30 12:12:13

Average rating:76

The next holy grail for hardware manufacturers is to link your computer and internet connection to your home-entertainment system. more...

The Archos TV+ is a useful device, one of the latest products to bridge the gulf between your PC, your TV and the internet. It does this extremely well, but isnt so great at its other key function – recording programmes from the TV. While the media...

avreview.co.uk

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2011-07-30 12:12:13

Average rating:60

Heres a French take on the AppleTV - a PommeTV, if you will. The Archos TV+ certainly does a lot; features include multimedia playback (from the internal HDD or network), web-browsing, simple games, internet streaming and podcasts, an integrated tun...

expertreviews.co.uk

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2011-07-30 12:12:13

Average rating:60

Archoss TV+ is among the most expensive multimedia receivers here, but it does have an 80GB hard disk for TV recordings and storing video, audio and image files. Setting it up is tricky. Instead of SCART outputs, it has component video and stereo p...

techradar.com

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2011-07-30 12:12:13

Average rating:60

The French manufacturer makes a sensible start with the Archos TV+ by mimicking the sleek design of the Apple TV and many of the features that it offers. Content can be wirelessly streamed from your PC so that JPEGs, MP3s and DiVX can be accessed on yo...

Small profile, Large capacity...
Limited out of the box functionality, Ineffectual IR zapper, Standard definition only, User-unfriendly, Keypad remote...
The French manufacturer makes a sensible start with the Archos TV+ by mimicking the sleek design of the Apple TV and many of the features that it offers. Content can be wirelessly streamed from your PC so that JPEGs, MP3s and DiVX can be accessed on yo...

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theregister.co.uk

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2011-07-30 12:12:14

Average rating:40

The reality, however, is somewhat different. The first and perhaps biggest problem with the TV+ is that it doesnt support HD. Thats right, a product thats supposedly the cutting edge of TV technology and the best it can do is plain old standard def...

Archos TV+ probably would have been something to shout about a couple of years ago, but its lack of HD support, absent digital TV tuner and poor video format support mean its outclassed by the competition. Add on the fact that the plug-ins will cost...

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shinyshiny.tv

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2011-07-30 12:12:14

Average rating:0

The Archos TV+ was launched amid great excitement from the company thanks to the fact that its one of its first devices to try and offer everything in one place. Weve covered Archos products enough that you probably know how easy it is to buy / rent...

pocket-lint.com

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2011-07-30 12:12:14

Average rating:50

While there are some good features here, Apple shouldnt have to worry about this unit unseating it...

Ability to record from the television, large range of formats supported...
The interface is awful, many of the features arent included in the price and it doesnt support HD...
While there are some good features here, Apple shouldnt have to worry about this unit unseating it...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2011-07-30 12:12:14

Average rating:40

Is the Archos TV+ device from Archos the media-streaming and television recording solution were all waiting for? As well as acting as a bridge between your computer and television, the Archos TV+ has input connections. There have been several devic...

We really cant recommend the Archos TV+, which is a shame because we really wanted it to live up to our expectations. Sadly the difficulty we had setting it up, plus the lack of high definition playback, are major issues that the Archos TV+ failed to...

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alphr.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 12:12:14

Average rating:50

There are several ways to watch downloaded video on your TV. You can go the whole hog and spend hundreds on a Media Centre PC, or you can save cash and buy a simple media streamer box instead - which allows you to access shared video and music content...

A clunky interface and expensive plug-ins undermine a potentially interesting product...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2014-03-31 04:39:27

Average rating:60

The concept – watching last nights TV on todays commute – gets our thumbs up, but in action the Archos TV+ is too temperamental...

Seamless integration with an Archos PMP. Huge capacity. Looks and sounds good. Web browser...
No tuner. Convoluted set-up. Needs a mouse. UI and manual can be vague...
The concept – watching last nights TV on todays commute – gets our thumbs up, but in action the Archos TV+ is too temperamental...

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bigbruin.com

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2011-07-30 12:12:13

Average rating:0

Archos is a manufacturer that may be best known for their portable digital media players and other portable entertainment devices. My first experience with Archos was about 10 years ago, with one of their portable media players (PMP) that was out well bef...

Easy to use, Shuffles videos, 80GB of internal storage, Integrated IR transmitter, Great remote control...
Very basic features and interface compared to other media players, Have to purchase additional plug-ins to access many features included on other devices, DVR functionality only with additional hardware, Not high definition...
While Archos has stepped away from manufacturing and developing the Archos TV+, there is a market for them - even refurbished models. If the Archos TV+ meets your needs, this is a great product to bring into your home theater. Similar products are ava...

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laptoplogic.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 12:12:13

Average rating:60

Design and Features:The Archos TV+ is full of great concepts and ideas, from the Wi-Fi connection to the content portal and downloadable video content. But as we commonly see with newer gadget markets, good concepts and ideas do not equal a great pro...

Easy setup to internet connection and product registration, Built in wifi and Ethernet connections, Useful reference guide included, Plugins and addons available for expandability, 80 GB hard drive for large file storage, USB connection for familiar fi...
Interface is confusing at times, and there is little customization, Keyboard is hard to type with and the mouse is slow, Very poor video quality and websites are almost unreadable, Additional costs for premium content...
This product is great for someone who doesnt require a ton of extra features, and who isnt bothered by a few extra fees here and there. I recommend a simpler solution for the more tech savvy customer buy an inexpensive computer tower with a TV tune...

techcrunch.com

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2011-07-30 12:12:13

Average rating:0

I’m trying to look at the Archos TV+ through the eyes of its intended audience. If the target market for this unit consists of the same people who are likely to buy Apple TV (thought I’d get all the way through the review without comparing the...

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v3.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 12:12:13

Average rating:40

Plenty of people, including such big names as Apple and BT, have come up with devices that record live television and bridge the gap between a computer and a video recorder. The Archos TV+ is the new kid on the block, the idea being to let people wirel...

Small, Good clear music streaming, Good range of features...
Additional plug ins bring the price up, No HD recording, Complicated freeview connection...
The Archos TV+ looks good on the box but opening it up brings a host of problems. Add to this additional charges and all you will get is disappointment...

computershopper.com

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2011-07-30 12:12:13

Average rating:70

These days, electronics stores are cluttered with all manner of digital video recorders (DVRs) and media-extender boxes that stream your content from a PC to a television. With the Archos TV+, Archos brings you a device that can do both—and...

Works as a DVR, media extender; built-in Web browser; can copy television programming to portable USB devices; many connection options; good amount of storage for the price...
Stale user interface; no HD support; cant record two programs simultaneously; plug-ins for additional file types, Flash support cost extra...
A DVR and media extender in one, the Archos TV+ is chock full of features, but its not without its limitations...

homecinemachoice.com

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2011-07-30 12:12:13

Average rating:40

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tomsguide.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 12:12:13

Average rating:0

There are plenty of solutions for getting downloaded video and music onto your TV, from Windows Media Center to digital media adapters-and of course, Apple TV. You can record TV on a Windows Media Center and transfer it to a portable media player, or...

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Laptopmag.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 12:12:14

Average rating:50

This Apple TV competitor doubles as a DVR and lets you surf the Web from the sofa, but it’s not nearly as intuitive as it could be.

Built-in DVR, Good streaming ability, Can sync recordings to Archos media players...
Low video resolution, Confusing remote, Web plug-in costs $30 extra...
Although the Archos TV+ has more features, it’s not as easy to use as Apple TV, does not support true high-def, and has a confusing remote. In its current form, the Archos TV+ is a pale Apple TV imitation, even if it can record video.

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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 12:12:14

Average rating:60

French firm Archos is well known for its all-singing, all-dancing media players, and its latest range of Personal Media Players (PMPs) includes some truly stunning products. The fabulous 605 WiFi , for instance, has a high resolution 800 x 480 resolution...

The TV+ has a lot of potential and is certainly stacked with features. But it has too many shortcomings to be worth spending £250 on. It's not a particularly good media streamer. It's not an elegant alternative to Sky Plus or a decent twin-tuner DVR. Its...

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gadgetell.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 12:12:14

Average rating:60

Out of the Box I was extremely excited to get my hands on the ARCHOS TV+ after getting the demo at CES. All of the promised features, gobs of storage, and low starting price had me really stoked to give it a go. I’ll note there that during the...

pcmag.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 12:12:14

Average rating:70

The Archos TV+ is the first media extender since the Apple TV to attempt to be both useful and user-friendly, and it achieves mixed results. The problems with most media extenders—devices designed to get content from your PC to your TV, often wirele...

Built-in DVR. Streams video and audio from PCs. Copies files to and from other devices via USB. Remote has several options. HDMI-out, several connection choices. Internet browser.
Needs software plug-ins for decent file support. User interface is slow, ugly. Limited offerings, poor integration from Content Portal. Occasional aspect ratio issues. No HD support yet.
The TV+ highlights both the best Archos has to offer (an excellent DVR, quality wireless streaming) and the worst (an outdated user interface, so-so file support). Its certainly an innovative device, but its limitations are frustrating...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2011-07-30 12:12:14

Average rating:60

The concept – watching last nights TV on todays commute – gets our thumbs up, but in action the Archos TV+ is too temperamental...

Seamless integration with an Archos PMP. Huge capacity. Looks and sounds good. Web browser...
No tuner. Convoluted set-up. Needs a mouse. UI and manual can be vague...
The concept – watching last nights TV on todays commute – gets our thumbs up, but in action the Archos TV+ is too temperamental...

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wi-fiplanet.com

Updated:
2014-01-19 07:07:14

Average rating:0

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