Archos PMA 430

12 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (4)
price (3)
sound (1)
battery (1)
durability (1)

Negative
performance (5)
reliability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 reviews of Archos PMA 430. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the sound and durability. The price and usability also get good reviews. The reliability and performance get critical views, and there are some mixed opinions about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Archos PMA 430 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Archos PMA400 review

The PMA400 boasts a touch-sensitive screen and Linux Qtopia OS alongside 802.11b Wi-Fi gubbins which allows network, web and email access

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Danny Allen (goodgearguide.com.au)

Archos PMA430

The Archos Pocket Media Assistant PMA430 features a 3.5" touch screen display. When it's propped up (no kickstand is included) it's quite viewable fro...

Wireless options, TV recording, organiser functions

No FM tuning/recording

Although the Archos PMA430 lacks automatic photo slideshows, screen orientation switching and true widescreen support, it would still tempt audio-visual enthusiasts with deep pockets.

Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Rick Broida (cnet.com)

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Archos Pocket Media Assistant PMA430

Unbelievable feature set; superb intuitive touch-screen interface; PDA features; built-in Wi-Fi; removable battery; genuinely helpful instruction manual.

Extremely expensive; no portrait orientation for PDA functions; no kickstand; no streaming media features; poor Wi-Fi performance; lacks slide-show mode for photos; mediocre battery life, especially for video.

Sticker shock and minor problems notwithstanding, Archos has crafted the most capable, enviable PVP we've seen yet with the PMA430.

Apr, 2005

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Archos PMA400

The new Archos PMA400 does just about everything you'd want a multimedia computer to do, and you can slip it into a jacket pocket.

Audiophile-quality sound. Very good photo and video playback quality. Can be integrated into home AV setup, with TV cradle for easy hookup. More PDA functions than you'll ever use.

Expensive. The touch screen sometimes slows you down.

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

What a great device.

I had my doubts and spent a lot of time debating whether or not to purchase this device. I just wanna say it rulez. It can do it all and in excellent quality. Great buy and believe me it is worth the money. It records and plays back like a dream and if...

Jun, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

It tries to do too much

Amazing feature set for the price, ships with tons of accessories

Freezes a lot, wireless is near impossible to use, very laggy

Jun, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

It tries to do too much

The PMA 430 is an ambitious undertaking by Archos, who hoped to fuse together the functionality of a PDA, MP3/video player, and DVR. In theory it was an awesome idea, in reality, it was greatly disappointing. FIRST IMPRESSIONS Out of the box, ...

Amazing feature set for the price, ships with tons of accessories

Freezes a lot, wireless is near impossible to use, very laggy

Jun, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Fantastic device, though a bit rough around the edges

Yes, I bought the first of the Archos PMA430’s the moment it rolled off the lot. Yes, $700 dollars probably is too much for this sort of item. No, I don’t need it. Yes, my company bought it for me. FIRST LOOK: GOOD That ...

Video recording capability, open-source Linux based, excellent array of bundeled software

Awkward and unresponsive PDA functionality, no HDTV support

Feb, 2005

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