Archos launches Gmini 402 Portable Media Center

Archos today unveiled a new portable multimedia center, the Archos Gmini 402, which features a 20GB HDD and support for Microsoft's PlayForSure to enable support for DRM protected download and subscription music services.

The device has a metallic casing with a 2.2" color LCD screen and can store up to 80 hours of video, 200,000 photos or 10,000 songs.

The Gmini 402 weights 5.64 ounces (160g) and measures 4.17" (10.6cm) x 2.37" (6cm) x 0.69" (1.75cm) and Archos claims the device has the largest HDD and color LCD screen for a product of its size.

It's now available online and in stores for $329.95.

Here are the specifications of this portable media player:

Storage for up to 80 hours of video, 200,000 photos or 10,000 songs.

Autosync with Windows Media Player 10 allows for easy transfer of media from the PC.

Transfer photos directly from digital cameras using the USB host port.

Allow DVD-quality movie playback and photo viewing on the screen or on the TV.

Play DivX, MPEG-4 and Windows Media Video files.

Play MP3, WMA and protected WMA audio files.

Supports Microsoft PlaysForSure download and subscription services to allow easy transfer and playback of music or videos acquired from PlaysForSure-compatible online stores.

Synchronize or download files from either the PC or Macintosh.