Don't Miss a Track — With the Archos Jukebox FM

Business Wire, Oct 22, 2002

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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2002

Now you can capture any track you like from the radio while on the move, with the next generation Archos Jukebox FM Recorder 20 with built-in FM radio.

The new Jukebox FM Recorder 20 contains all the current functionality of the Archos Jukebox Recorder 20, (easy to use drag & drop file transfer, MP3 real time encode options with capacity of 14 days = 500 CDs of MP3 playback). Plus, Archos has now added a quality FM radio and 30 second retro-capture buffer for recording from the radio.

This combination enables the user not only to create MP3 music/audio files in real-time from any source including the built-in radio, but to both retro-capture 30 seconds prior to the record button being pushed and to edit the resulting recorded track.

Lightweight and portable with built-in LCD screen, the Jukebox FM has easy to navigate menu options affording a multiplicity of functions to handle files including playlist creation, naming and front-end editing of any recorded audio file, without the need for a PC or Mac.

Once captured, MP3 files can also be easily dragged and dropped with the included USB2.0 connector to any computer system for use with a range of editing software. The Jukebox FM is, like all Archos products, multiplatform, compatible with Mac and PC, and hot swappable, just plug and play with no need to reboot.

Jukebox FM Recorder 20 Key Features Summary:

-- 20GB hard drive that provides

-- Up to 450 hours of MP3 music.

-- Easy drag & drop function

-- Portable storage for data files

-- FM Radio

-- USB 2.0 cable interface

-- Analog or digital recording

-- Real time MP3 Encoding

-- MP3 Player

-- 30 second buffer and retro-capture

-- Built-in Microphone

-- LCD screen

-- Line-in and two Line-out Jacks

-- Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery supply up to 12 hours of autonomous playback

-- Simple to use menu

-- Multiplatform (PC and Mac)

-- Hot swappable

-- 10.15 ounces -- lightweight

-- Stereo Headphones

-- MusicMatch(TM) Software

-- AC-DC adapter

-- Carrying pouch

-- 5-language manual

The new Archos Jukebox FM Recorder 20 is available for an MSRP of $299.95. Additional information is available from Archos Technology, 3 Goodyear, Unit A, Irvine, CA 92618, visit www.archos.com or call 949/609-1400.

About Archos Technology

Archos Technology, based in Irvine, the U.S. division of Archos SA, Paris, France, has designed and manufactured peripherals for notebook and desktop computers since 1988. Archos products include mobile solutions for professionals on the move, such as the Jukebox Multimedia 20, Jukebox 20 Recorder, Jukebox Studio 20 player, Cesar CDRW/MPM, MiniDVD, MiniHD and the FireHD. Archos products are lightweight and multiplatform, easily moveable from PC to Mac.

Archos engineers are continuously creating new standards by Thinking Smaller. New products build on the success of current and earlier models such as the Archos Jukebox 6000 player, which was awarded the RetailVision(R) Best Product Peripheral Award, the Product Excellence Award from the French magazine, PC Achat, the Silver Award from PCHome, and the 5-Star Award from MP3.com.

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