Product Description

DC in: quickly charge your ARCHOS (faster then USB charge) with the included AC/DC and its multi plugs

Product Details

• Brand: Archos
• Model: 500879
• Released on: 2006-09-01
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 1.00" w x 4.00" l, .79 pounds

Features

• Designed to be used with your Archos 404, 504, or 604 series portable digital media players
• Allows media player to charge more quickly than when connected to your computer via a USB cable
• Allows transfer of files to and from your computer, as well as allowing transfer of photos directly from a digital camera via USB
• Includes connections for a USB device (miniB connector), a USB host (A connector), and a DC input, and runs on 5.2 volts and 2 amps via an Archos power supply
• Weighs 0.8 ounces, measures 3.3 x 1.1 x 0.6 inches (W x H x D), and includes multiple plugs for Europe, the US, and the UK

Amazon.com Product Description
The Archos 500879 Docking Adapter Kit is designed to be used with your Archos 404, 504, or 604 series portable digital media players. The Archos docking adapter perfectly complements your Archos portable media player, allowing it to charge more quickly than when it is simply connected to your computer via a USB cable. This unit also allows your Archos media player to transfer files to and from your computer, as well as allowing you to transfer photos directly from a digital camera via USB host. This adapter features built-in connections for a USB device (miniB connector), a USB host (A connector), and a DC input, and runs on 5.2 volts and 2 amps via an Archos power supply. The Archos docking adapter weighs only 0.8 ounces, and measures 3.3 x 1.1 x 0.6 inches (W x H x D). The Archos docking adapter kit includes the docking adapter, a power adapter with multiple plugs for Europe, the US, and the UK, and a USB cable for connecting to a computer.

Customer Reviews

not really needed, more stuff to lug around
We just bought a 504 and decided to splurge on the accessories. In hind site the only things we needed were the original unit, which comes with a perfectly acceptable USB charger, and the DOC since we wanted to hook it up to our HDTV and the DOC has both a remote and component/5.1 out. Turns out we could have scrimped a bit more and just stuck with the original charger, but we also got the docking adapter which really only adds another power supply to lug around (you can easily charge the 504 from any computer). Same goes for the CODECS, but that is another story.

It works but sits on the shelf as an orphan now, when we travel we only take the original USB cable, the AV output cable, and the travel case

best value for adapter for 504
There are three great reasons to buy this for the 504

1. the price is much lower then the other 2 versions.
2. you need a charger for the 504 and the usb charging is slow and inconvenion.
3. I want to use the standard usb cables and not worry about where i put that special Archos usb cable.

I would have given it 5 star if the adapter can act as a stand also. Also it looks like you have to be careful with the connector, it may break.

Works, but still charges slowly
This is handy to have at home as it allows me to keep the USB charger/docking cable that came with the archos 604 in my laptop bag for charging while I travel. I bought this kit mainly because they state that the charging time is significantly decreased. Sadly, I haven't seen much of a difference. It still takes 3+ hours to charge a fully depleted battery. There also isn't a stand, so you still end up laying the charge and unit on its side. So, overall it works and I would buy it again, but don't expect it to be a quickcharger or anything. You'll only see a small difference in overall charge time. If you travel frequently though, it's nice not to have to worry about forgetting the USB cable at home and leaving it in your laptop bag.