Archos Jukebox series
| Jukebox Multimedia | |
| Storage : | 20 GB |
|---|---|
| Display: | 1.5" LCD with 24-bit color |
| Video: | XviD, DivX 4.0, DivX 5.0, MPEG-4 SP |
| Audio: | Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 kbit/s |
| Photo viewer: | JPEG and BMP |
| Interfaces: | USB port compatible Mass Storage Device |
| Connections: | Audio line-in, Headphones, Audio line-out, Composite video output - RCA, USB, SPDIF input/output |
| Battery life: | 7 hours |
| Dimensions & weight: | 3.1 in x 4.4 in x 1.2 in - 10.2 oz |
The Archos Jukebox is a series of Archos portable audio players from 2000 through 2002.
The Archos Jukebox 6000 was one of Archos' very first players. Containing a 6 GB 2.5" hard drive, this was one of the first of its kind. This player is only MP3 compatible, and was bundled with Musicmatch Jukebox to allow users to rip their music collection onto the jukebox. Users could also copy files straight onto the device without any additional software, which allows the Jukebox 6000 to work on any operating system.
Another model, the Archos Jukebox 5000, was also released. The only difference was the 5 GB 2.5" hard drive; hence the "5000" moniker. This was one of the first Hard Disk-based portable audio players, and at the time was relatively expensive. The robust and chunky design did somewhat hinder its portability but due to the large disk capacity, the Jukebox proved to be popular. It is also possible to upgrade the harddrive to a larger capacity, higher RPM drive using a standard 2.5" IDE drive. It has also been reported using a compact flash to IDE adapter and compact flash card will allow the use of solid state storage, which has no moving parts and is less susceptible to damage from drops or sudden movements.
The player came in metallic silver and metallic blue, and was known for the large blue bumpers on its corners. This device also has a 1-bit charcell LCD screen with two lights above showing power and HDD activity. Also, like Archos' other products, this is also connectible to a hifi with its line out source, which was ideal for portable DJs.
The Jukebox 6000, and its successor the Jukebox Studio (see below), used standard USB 1.1 technology, transferring data at a maximum rate of 1 MB per second. These models transfer data at a comparably slow rate compared with succeeding Archos devices using the USB 2.0 standard.
This device was released Saturday, December 9, 2000 and discontinued as of Friday, May 16, 2003. It weighs 350 g.
The Jukebox is historically notable for shipping with a user interface and operating system so unfriendly and bug-ridden as to inspire Björn Stenberg and other programmers to develop a superior, free and open-source replacement operating system. This project became Rockbox.
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