Archos Ondio

Features:

• Unit plays and records MP3 audio files
• MP3 playback from 30-320kbps VBR
• MP3 recording selectable from 30-160Kbps.
• Records from LINE, built-in microphone, or built-in FM radio.
• 30 second "Retro" (time-machine) recording, starts recording 30 seconds before button press.
• FM tuner (88-108MHz, scan function, 30 preset stations).
• Internal 128MB flash memory (also accepts Multimedia Cards [current (ca. 2003) max MMC capacity: 128MB], but when MMC card is inserted, unit ignores internal 128MB memory).
• USB 1.1 interface.
• 112 x 64 pixel LCD panel (up to 8 lines of characters).
• Unit functions as a mountable volume -- MP3 files can be freely dragged and dropped between the desktop and the device. (Windows/MacOS compatible).
• Firmware updates downloadable from manufacturer's site.
• Manual recording level control (LINE/MIC inputs) with L/R level meters.
• Play modes: Normal, single, repeat all, suffle, queue and scan.
• Measured USB transfer speed: 700KB/sec

Links:

• Archos page

User Comments: I had an Ondio but returned it. Yes, it had very basic level meters but the build quality of the unit I had was poor. Getting a miniplug to sit in the line-in jack properly was near impossible. -Anonymous

Optional Accessories: Archos sells a US$50 external microphone and preamp designed to connect to the unit's LINE input.

Specs: SNR: > 90dB, headphone amp: 100mW.

Reviews:

User Manual: Ondio