Title: Nickel and dime stuff hurt a good product
Product review: The basic unit is pretty good, but after downloading the first movie to the unit I get an error message that it does not play MPEG-4 movies without the optional plug-in, even though it is stated through the ads it plays MPEG-4. Well the MPEG-4 plugin is a additional cost item, as is the AC power supply. These are items that come free with almost any other player. I called Archos about this and they replied " we did not say you wouldn't need an optional for cost plug-in". Questionable ethical attitudes like this and their nickel and dime philosphy is often what makes or sinks a company. Right now I would say Archos is a sinker, even if they have a descent product.
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