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Archos Key 4 GB MP3 Player with Built-In Micro SD Card Reader (Black) | 
| Brand: Archos
Category: CE
List Price: $34.99
Buy New: $31.00
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Seller: PLAY ON 2
Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 2550
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 3.4 x 1.1 x 0.5
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MPN: 501511
Model: 501511
UPC: 690590515116
EAN: 0690590515116
ASIN: B0034YA70W
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 4 GB capacity for storage of up to 1000 songs (expandable via micro SD) | | • | 12 hours of playback on a single charge | | • | Backlit LCD display with 96 x 40 pixel resolution | | • | Supports MP3, WMA, and WAV audio files | | • | One-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
Archos Key 4GB USB
Amazon.com Product Description
The ARCHOS key is a handy MP3 USB key with a handful of great features. Listen to and record your FM radio programs, enjoy your digital music anywhere, and even transmit your music directly to your car radio using the built-in FM transmitter. The key offers 4GB of memory for up to 2000 songs, plus you can use the built-in micro SD card reader to extend the capacity at your convenience.  A handy MP3 player with a USB key form factor and a handful of great features. Click to enlarge. |  Simply retract the USB connector when not in use. |  Built-in microphone for voice recording. | Big Sound, Small Size
With its USB thumb drive form factor, the ARCHOS key makes for a versatile player. It's the perfect companion at the gym or for other fitness activities, commuting to the office, or just listening at home. Enjoy your favorite MP3, WMA, or WAV music/audio files, or go with FM radio. FM Radio and Transmitter
Listen to your favorite radio stations and stay on top of the latest news using the built-in FM Radio. Even better, the key features an FM transmitter, allowing you to tune in your vehicle (or home) stereo to the key's signal, for enjoying your favorite MP3s without cables or bulky external transmitters. Micro SDHC Slot
With 4GB of internal storage capacity you can easily store up to 2,000 songs directly on the ARCHOS Key. For music lovers who need a little more, a Micro SDHC card slot is included. Set up a few different cards and swap 'em out on the go for serious audio options. Voice Recorder
Need to make a grocery list, daily reminders, or record a class lecture? The ARCHOS Key has a built in microphone that will let you make voice recordings. The voice recorder can also record FM Radio on the device, so you can record that new song on the radio and listen to it over and over again. Retractable USB Connector
The ARCHOS key doesn't ship with a sync cable--there's no need for one. The retractable USB connector lets you plug it right in to your PC for easy drag-and-drop file transfers, just like a USB thumb drive. In fact, if you have a couple files you need to take with you, you can throw those on the key as well, since it acts as a USB storage device. What's in the Box
ARCHOS key Player, Earphones, User Guide
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Things an MP3 Player should do July 27, 2010
Raj
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have spent a fortune on finding an ideal MP3 Player, while some met my requirements, almost all failed at two basic things...
Have to carry cables for transfer songs or charging : This is a very basic flaw in a lot of MP3 Players, you need to carry a cable for charging / loading songs / podcasts... and that is very inconvenient when you need it because you end up searching, untangling in vain most of the times.
Ability to browse the songs as I loaded them, and not in some preset sorting like by album / by genre etc. I have gone through a pain staking process of organizing my music into different categories (Gym, Podcasts for learning etc) and getting to my choice of song / item becomes too difficult. Archos had this feature all along.
While this player scores big on these two items. it has a lot of features already advertised which are very useful as well.
 Near-Perfect for the Price July 30, 2010
Jesse Field
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've owned three SanDisk Sansa products in the past, but all have failed for one reason or another after about 2 years of service. Oh well.
I decided to buy the Archos Key immediately when I saw that it does not require a cord, and includes both radio and voice recorder functions, just like Sansas. I really appreciate both features -- I probably listen to the local radio stations even more than I ever use my .mp3 playlists. Also I'm the kind of geek who records himself reading poetry, talking to my boyfriend while I sip wine, and conversations in long car rides, storing it away in case I ever want to try my hand at transcribing natural language.
So the Archos is a great product for all those reasons. Here are the cons:
The input system can be aggravating; the manual is perfunctory. You can input FM channel presets on the device by holding down the "M" key, but I had to email customer support (twice) to be told that -- I couldn't figure it out on my own. You turn it off and on by either a switch or holding the main button down a while (but the latter won't work if the switch is turned to the "off" position), you raise and lower the volume by first pressing the "V" key and then using the left and right keys, which usually switch the .mp3s. You'll learn, but it's aggravating, I find.
There's no "hold" key (at least that I can find) that prevents the buttons from being pushed if while the thing is in your pocket. Again, not a game killer, but aggravating.
I'd still buy it again at just over $30. I just wish it was a little more perfect.
Convenience at a great price August 25, 2010
K. Roussin (Grand Forks, ND)
I bought this device specifically to use in my car for road trips. My CD player stopped working and this was an inexpensive option instead of replacing the CD player. There is a little bit of static when using the FM transmitter, but not to the point where you cant enjoy the music. The fact that you don't need cords made it very convenient. Adding songs to it and using the expansion drive was a snap. The buttons on my device aren't as touchy as I expected and usually have to "double click" but that's not really a bad thing. It is simple and easy to use and worth the price. You get what you pay for!
 Great device; but lasted only a couple of days July 30, 2010
Hubert (Costa Rica)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great device with great features. Basically; it is more than you can expect for the price and the size. The only problem that I have is that the LCD screen broke after two days and now has a line of dead pixels and is almost impossible to read.
The costumer service is excellent. They offered to repair or replace my product, but since I live in Costa Rica, it's not worth to send it back to repair because of the shipping costs. I guess if I lived in USA it would be a different story.
Pros:
FM transmitter and recorder, voice recorder, the ability to browse folders, size and weight, no cables needed, and of course; the Built-In Micro SD Card Reader.
Excellent customer service.
Cons:
MINE didn't last a week. Everything works, except that I can't read the screen. As I said before; Archos offered repair or replace the defective item; however, I am not planning to send it back because I live in Costa Rica.
Excelente, excepto FM transmitter que no engancha nitido. August 31, 2010
Hernan Picco (Falls Church, VA)
Muy bonito y practico mp3, aunque es demasiado pequenio la pantalla para leer.
La parte negativa es que el famoso FM transmitter, en realidad no sirve; esperaba enganchar los los parlante de mi auto y asi escuchar la musica guardada en el mismo y disfrutar, pero lamentablemente no sirve, es una perdida de tiempo tratar de utilizar el FM transmitter, todo lo demas esta bien, enciende a los pocos segundos, pero eso si, se apaga de inmediato.- Por todos estos motivos solo le doy 3 estrellas.
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