The Douche Is At It Again!!!!

Amber Lamps · 12-28-2009, 11:50 PM

Okay, I keep looking at this fucking piece of shit and I can't make up my mind if I want it or not!!! I've been thinking about a GoProHD but you can get a bullet cam for $79 for this and have a 5'' display. Heck, you could use it for a rear facing camera in your minivan if you want...

It uses all the Android apps and UI, it's expandable to 32G, it's a GPS, plays video in 720p, mp3/4 player, has built in WiFi, blue tooth, etc, etc, etc

http://www.archos.com/products/imt/a...try=us&lang=en

Radio Shack is selling the 8G version for $249...

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=3843254

They also sell hard drive models that go up to 500G...the 250 model is only $299 but it doesn't use the Android system.

Homeslice · 12-28-2009, 11:56 PM

How big is the biggest flash drive version?

Amber Lamps · 12-29-2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

How big is the biggest flash drive version?

Oh I originally posted all that but felt it was kinda long, so I posted the link instead... Anyway, it takes up to a 32G card I believe.

Rangerscott · 12-29-2009, 12:12 AM

I just ordered the Archos 5 250gb for $190 off of amazon. The archos 5 & 7 are 7th generation. I have a 605 wifi (5th gen) and have the bullet cam. I'm praying that the adapter that plugs into the bottom will work with the new one but I have a feeling it wont.

The camera works fine. The problem I have is the bottom female and adapter male is like an ipod connection. Fits snug but there was just this little metal male/female thingt hat held it on. Secure but if the adapter got to moving then the video would "short" out. I had to use string around the whole thing the hold it on tight.

Radio shack had a sale on one of these. Wish the Ad didnt get thrown away.

*edit*

Amazon still has them for $190

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D0E4DA/?tag=slickdeals

Archos has the camera marked down to $80.

Rangerscott · 12-29-2009, 12:43 AM

Vids.

fasternyou929 · 12-29-2009, 01:24 AM

Does that thick plastic stay in front of your mouth when you're riding? That'd be awful painful in a get-off!

Amber Lamps · 12-29-2009, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

I just ordered the Archos 5 250gb for $190 off of amazon. The archos 5 & 7 are 7th generation. I have a 605 wifi (5th gen) and have the bullet cam. I'm praying that the adapter that plugs into the bottom will work with the new one but I have a feeling it wont.

The camera works fine. The problem I have is the bottom female and adapter male is like an ipod connection. Fits snug but there was just this little metal male/female thingt hat held it on. Secure but if the adapter got to moving then the video would "short" out. I had to use string around the whole thing the hold it on tight.

Radio shack had a sale on one of these. Wish the Ad didnt get thrown away.

*edit*

Amazon still has them for $190

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D0E4DA/?tag=slickdeals

Archos has the camera marked down to $80.

The thing is that the 250G that is on sale is the non-android version which means that it also does not have the built in GPS. I'm not sure how good of an idea mounting a hard drive unit on my bike would be. Best Buy sells the entire line up.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....egories&ks=960

Amber Lamps · 12-29-2009, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Does that thick plastic stay in front of your mouth when you're riding? That'd be awful painful in a get-off!

I was wondering about that too...The camera up by my face would get on my nerves as well. I do like the remote aspect of the system though. I'd mount the panel where my GPS is now, the camera under the nose and the control somewhere I could get to it easily.

Rangerscott · 12-29-2009, 01:38 AM

I cut some of the back plastic on the pad, so the foam molds around the camera. I dont feel it. The plastic piece is the power/rec/mic. I'm sure you can take out the mic and solder it in its own housing. Its not much of a hassle were its at.

Archos website says this about the camera. "Compatible with ARCHOS 5 and 5G models only".

I've only heard bad things about the android model. Bugs and etc but I haven't gotten to fart with one. So no review from me.

I keep the device in my tank bag or in my jacket, so its not getting jerked around like it would if it was mounted to the bike.

fasternyou929 · 12-29-2009, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

I cut some of the back plastic on the pad, so the foam molds around the camera. I dont feel it.

You don't feel it when you're riding, but if you land on your head sometime you'll certainly feel it.

I'm not trying to give you a hard time, but those two pieces would put an awful lot of force on your temple and against your teeth and jaw in an accident. If I were you, I would consider an alternate mounting solution.

12-28-2009, 11:50 PM	#1
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	The Douche Is At It Again!!!! Okay, I keep looking at this fucking piece of shit and I can't make up my mind if I want it or not!!! I've been thinking about a GoProHD but you can get a bullet cam for $79 for this and have a 5'' display. Heck, you could use it for a rear facing camera in your minivan if you want... It uses all the Android apps and UI, it's expandable to 32G, it's a GPS, plays video in 720p, mp3/4 player, has built in WiFi, blue tooth, etc, etc, etc http://www.archos.com/products/imt/a...try=us&lang=en Radio Shack is selling the 8G version for $249... http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=3843254 They also sell hard drive models that go up to 500G...the 250 model is only $299 but it doesn't use the Android system. Last edited by Amber Lamps; 12-29-2009 at 12:04 AM..

12-29-2009, 12:12 AM	#4
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I just ordered the Archos 5 250gb for $190 off of amazon. The archos 5 & 7 are 7th generation. I have a 605 wifi (5th gen) and have the bullet cam. I'm praying that the adapter that plugs into the bottom will work with the new one but I have a feeling it wont. The camera works fine. The problem I have is the bottom female and adapter male is like an ipod connection. Fits snug but there was just this little metal male/female thingt hat held it on. Secure but if the adapter got to moving then the video would "short" out. I had to use string around the whole thing the hold it on tight. Radio shack had a sale on one of these. Wish the Ad didnt get thrown away. edit Amazon still has them for $190 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D0E4DA/?tag=slickdeals Archos has the camera marked down to $80. Last edited by Rangerscott; 12-29-2009 at 01:16 AM..

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12-28-2009, 11:56 PM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	How big is the biggest flash drive version?

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Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Vids.

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fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	Does that thick plastic stay in front of your mouth when you're riding? That'd be awful painful in a get-off!

12-29-2009, 01:38 AM	#9
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I cut some of the back plastic on the pad, so the foam molds around the camera. I dont feel it. The plastic piece is the power/rec/mic. I'm sure you can take out the mic and solder it in its own housing. Its not much of a hassle were its at. Archos website says this about the camera. "Compatible with ARCHOS 5 and 5G models only". I've only heard bad things about the android model. Bugs and etc but I haven't gotten to fart with one. So no review from me. I keep the device in my tank bag or in my jacket, so its not getting jerked around like it would if it was mounted to the bike.