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The old Gmini, the 2004 Archos Gmini 400, was a highly-anticipated revolution in portable media players: a device about the size of an iPod, but with the capability to play video. The new Gmini 402 retains the earlier model's form factor, but adds some new features to an already-impressive list.
The Gmini 400's Compact Flash slot is gone, replaced by a USB Host port. Using the supplied cable, you can connect a USB-enabled digital camera, a USB key, or even an external USB hard drive. The Gmini 402 is able to play media directly from these external devices. Initially, the lack of the CF slot may seem a disappointment, but by replacing it with the USB Host port, Archos has greatly expanded the Gmini's playback and storage possibilities....Read Complete Article
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