ARCHOS TV Snap-on Accessory for ARCHOS 5 Internet Media Tablet

April 6th, 2009, by Tracie, in Car Gadgets, New Gadget Press Release

The TV Snap-on uses the mobile diversity processing reception system with two antennas and two DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television) tuners for viewing2 and recording2 free digital TV in digital DVD quality while on the go. This major technological breakthrough provides an extraordinary quality of reception2 and super sharp image quality. the TV Snap-on when combined with the ARCHOS 5 can also be used to record live TV in Digital DVD quality (MPEG-2 TS) at the touch of a button and schedule recordings in advance with the integrated program scheduler…

 

ARCHOS introduces the TV Snap-on to Watch and Record Free Digital Terrestrial TV on the go with an ARCHOS 5 Internet Media Tablet

ARCHOS, an award winning technology innovator, and leader in the Internet Media Tablet market, introduces a TV Snap-on accessory for the market leading ARCHOS 5 Internet Media Tablet. The TV Snap-on uses the mobile diversity processing reception system with two antennas and two DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television) tuners for viewing2 and recording2 free digital TV in digital DVD quality while on the go.

ARCHOS TV Snap-on, accessory for ARCHOS 5

ARCHOS TV Snap-on

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ARCHOS, who pioneered mobile reception of DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial) will be adding to the capabilities of the ARCHOS 5 Internet Media Tablet by offering a TV Snapon accessory, which is specially designed for handheld reception allowing users to watch live digital TV2 direct on their ARCHOS 5 and record TV shows in digital DVD quality.

The TV Snap-on uses the mobile diversity processing reception system applied to a portable video player/recorder created by ARCHOS (patent-pending) that significantly enhances reception inside a building, at ground level which is impossible with standard single antenna DTT receiver. This major technological breakthrough provides an extraordinary quality of reception2 and super sharp image quality. With a stunning high resolution 5”1 screen (800×480) and ARM Cortex Superscalar Microprocessor, the ARCHOS 5 is able to display crystal clear images with complete fluidity unequalled on any other portable device, making it the ideal device on which to watch TV on the go…

Not only does the TV Snap-on allow the ARCHOS 5 to receive2 live freeview TV (Free Digital Terrestrial TV channels), the TV Snap-on when combined with the ARCHOS 5 can also be used to record live TV in Digital DVD quality (MPEG-2 TS) at the touch of a button and schedule recordings in advance with the integrated program scheduler.

The TV Snap-on brings a whole new, highly mobile TV experience your Internet Media Tablet.

The TV Snap-on converts your ARCHOS 5 into a Digital TV receiver and digital PVR

allowing you to:

  • Enjoy super sharp image quality thanks to the diversity reception with dual antennas

  • Watch free digital terrestrial TV at home, work and more on your ARCHOS 5

  • Record what you’re watching in digital DVD quality (MPEG-2 TS) with the instant recording

  • button. The file will be automatically named with the program title and date and stored directly on the ARCHOS 5 hard drive. Easily find your recorded programs by names with video thumbnails.

  • Schedule your recordings with the integrated scheduler

Pricing and availability

The ARCHOS TV-Snap on will be available from end of March with a recommended retail price of £79.99/79.99€.

About ARCHOS

ARCHOS released the first pocket-sized HD-based MP3 player with the Jukebox 6000 in 2000

and since that time has revolutionised consumer electronics devices. The company invented the

portable video player in 2003 and was the first to bring television recording, wireless and touch

screens to Portable Media Players.

ARCHOS has recently introduced the Internet Media Tablet range – the 5, 5g and 7 – offering

users instant, uncompromising access to the internet, media content and TV.

Established in 1988, ARCHOS has offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. ARCHOS is

listed on Euronext Paris, Compartment B, ISIN Code FR0000182479.

More information about ARCHOS TV Snap-on can be found at ARCHOS website