The Pocket Media Assistant PMA400 is the first Linux-based 30GB HDD device allowing you to record directly from TV, listen to music, browse the Internet and stay connected, for... more
Key Features: Digital audio player, voice recorder, digital audio recorder, digital photo viewer, external HDD function, video capture from external source, digital video player
Features: Text viewer, mophun game engine, Linux Qtopia based, Opera web browser, e-mail client, PDF viewer
Display
Display Type: TFT 3.5" - color
Display Form Factor: Built-in
Display Format: 320 x 240
Display Features: Touch screen
Memory / storage
HDD Capacity: 30 GB
Still images
Supported Still Images Formats: BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG
Digital audio
Supported Audio Formats: WAV, WMA, PCM, MP3
Supported Bit Rate: 30 - 320Kbps
Audio Output: Built-in speaker
Features: VBR
Video
Video Playback Formats: MPEG-4 SP
Video Capture Supported: Yes
Video Capture Formats: MPEG-4 SP
Video Capture: AVI - 512 x 384 - 30 fps
Manufacturer's product description
The Pocket Media Assistant PMA400 is the first Linux-based 30GB HDD device allowing you to record directly from TV, listen to music, browse the Internet and stay connected, for entertainment or productivity anytime, anywhere. A new generation of ARCHOS smart portable devices, the PMA400 combines full audio and video capabilities, WiFi connectivity and a personal information manager in one slim, pocket-sized device. This product provides Linux Qtopia with embedded ARCHOS multimedia applications. Browse the Internet and Access Emails.
Connectivity
Connections:
Composite video output - RCA
Headphones
Audio line-out
Composite video input - RCA
S-Video input
Audio line-in
Hi-Speed USB
USB
Infrared, Composite video output - RCA
Headphones
Audio line-out
Composite video input - RCA
S-Video input
Audio line-in
Hi-Speed USB
Infrared
Power adapter
Type: Power adapter
Battery
Rechargeable Battery: Rechargeable
Battery Enclosure Type: Internal
Included Qty: 1
Battery Life Details:
Audio playback - up to 9.5 hour(s)
Video playback - up to 4 hour(s)
Technology: Lithium ion
System requirements
Operating System: MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, Apple Mac OS 9.2, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.2.4
Peripheral(s): CD-ROM
System Requirements Details:
Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - Pentium III - 800 MHz - RAM 64 MB
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Review of ArchosPocketMediaAssistant40030GB by
Guybrush82
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Advantages high capacity , versatility, design, ease of use , touch screen control Disadvantages no control hold switch, no new programmes available yet, price
...I purchased this product when my old mp4 player failed on me after less than a year, so i was sceptical about buying a new product, due to the large price tag they carry. So far so good i have had it for over 5 months and it is yet to give me a single problem.
The pma400 was a bit fiddly to get used to the interface as it has only 9 buttons which are used to control a massive varieity of functions, however it does'nt take that long to master and the touch screen comes in very usefull enabling easy entry of text and navigation around the screen. There are a number of different functions and applications that the product features from playing audio files to processing text documents anconnecting to the internet.
The mp3 player is top notch and the shuffle feature is excellent you get a good mix of music umlike some others which...
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8/18/2005
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