HOT- Archos 404 for $199.99 at SDM - $190 PM at FS/BB!

[Fenian]

Hi all. The Archos 404 media player is now $200 plus tax at Shoppers Drug Mart until March 23. That means that it will be ~$190 plus tax if you can talk FS/BB into a PM. I would have grabbed one if I didn't already own a Vision:M and an IPaq PDA...

Good luck!

Fenian

[ibear]

does it still have 20x points?

[Prof]

Bought a second unit/base today as a gift. Received the points.

[CDRoot]

suck it! :P

[Slant]

Is there a flyer/printable web page or something I can take to Best Buy for a price match?

[baomin]

Hi all. The Archos 404 media player is now $200 plus tax at Shoppers Drug Mart until March 23. That means that it will be ~$180 plus tax if you can talk FS/BB into a PM. I would have grabbed one if I didn't already own a Vision:M and an IPaq PDA...

Good luck!

Fenian

How can you manage to PM it. BB is selling it for $300.
It would be 200 - 10 = $190. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[myeung18]

Anyone know which store selling this item around GTA, Markham & Richmond hill?
Thanks

[borgschulze]

I bought the last one at Eastgate Square.

[discoblues]

bought the last one on March8 at Kingston Rd/McCowan in Scarborough.
people looking to pricematch the archos dvr station could also do that

futureshop $99
sdm $69

[Mike71]

Is this Archos 404 supposed to be better than a Zen:Vision M?

[aZnDeViLbOi]

How can you manage to PM it. BB is selling it for $300.
It would be 200 - 10 = $190. Correct me if I'm wrong.

10% of 200 is 20... 200-20 is 180...

[gengis]

it's 10% of 100$ not 200$ :!:

[tasamy]

I have a question . :?:

The player is $200 in SDM. If I used $150 points. I need to pay additional $50 + gst.

Do you think the points on the player will be computed as :
($299) original price * 20x * 10 + 50 * 10 around 60k points

Am I correct ?

[chlorine]

read the shoppers 20x (in expired I think) and shoppers electronics thread people...

I think it would be hard to find stock in the GTA. But if you did, it would make absolutely no sense to PM if there's still 20x. Getting bonus optimum points would be better.

199 * 10 * 20 => 40000 => $75 off at SDM.

[NiftyScent]

Is this Archos 404 supposed to be better than a Zen:Vision M?
Depends what you're needs are. If you want to watch videos, go for the Archos, if you want music, go for the Vision.

I personally have the Vision and it's a great player for music and decent for videos.

[DaVibe]

So, does anyone want to explain to me why I need to waste $200 on this thing and why it will change my life?
Sorry, I'm SORT-OF understanding but if someone can give me the wrap-up ... I'd enjoy! :D

Edit: CNET has some good info ... dumb question.
Would it be stup!d to use this as a straight up MP3 Player? 30GBs? $200 sounds like a good price for a 30GB MP3 Player, no?

[Sinth]

So, does anyone want to explain to me why I need to waste $200 on this thing and why it will change my life?
Sorry, I'm SORT-OF understanding but if someone can give me the wrap-up ... I'd enjoy! :D

Edit: CNET has some good info ... dumb question.
Would it be stup!d to use this as a straight up MP3 Player? 30GBs? $200 sounds like a good price for a 30GB MP3 Player, no?

If you're just going to use it as an mp3 player, just think of the other stuff as bonuses :P I'm not sure what the market place is like for hd based mp3 players, but this is a stellar deal compared to the Ipod video IMO.

I'm going to use mine primarily as a photo viewer and as an on-the-go storage device. I like the idea of being to copy images from my camera to the archos, as I am going to be taking a long trip later on this year. mp3s, videos and pdfs are bonuses to me and good ones at that. Just to note, to use the archos as an otg device, you need the DVR station or docking adapter.

[consumerPI]

This deal is dead since ......

A) Future Shop does not sell this anymore (taken of of their Web site).

B) Best Buy is out of stock at almost every store.

C) SDM is practically sold out of this everywhere.

D) Even if a BB had stock they will call SDM to see if they have it in stock and if they do not, no PM.

Title is wrong as well, not $180 - math is wrong.

[frankw]

There was still one Archos 404 and a DVR base at the SDM on Essa Road in Barrie Ontario late yesterday.

[elguaposanchez]

Has anyone looked for it in Ottawa anywhere?

[montward]

I have a question . :?:

The player is $200 in SDM. If I used $150 points. I need to pay additional $50 + gst.

Do you think the points on the player will be computed as :
($299) original price * 20x * 10 + 50 * 10 around 60k points

Am I correct ?

Chlorine is correct...you would get 40,000 optimum points on this purchase.

As you are in Alberta, you pay GST only no PST....so on the $199.99 price after 6% GST is applied, makes a total of $ 211.99 then, deduct your $150 optimum redemption making your total net cost of this player - $61.99 and yes, you'll have enough points for a future redemption of $75.00

[hagbard]

Never seen any electronics stuff here (victoria) in any SDMs.

[montward]

I dont think it's time to say the deal is dead quite yet......Still 1 Archos 404 left at SDM in Chatham as of today.....however, no docking bases left at that location...I do agree it is starting to get slim pickings out there though...good luck to any still looking !!:)

[DaVibe]

Yeah, deal isn't dead, I bought mine today (decided to make some phone calls) ... system and cradle, seems like a cool thing, not that big at all!
I love it :D

Oh yeah, I bought the last one's too :-0 ... that's been happening a lot these days (buying the last of ... different products for the 20X) ...

If anyone wants to give me details or cool things to do with this thing, please ... I'm an Archos virgin!

[Fenian]

Just FYI, there are two left in Victoria at the Westshore town centre mall in Langford, along with two cradles. Good luck!

Fenian

[sluggy]

Where can you get the DVR Travel Adapter?

[torontoraptor]

Edit: CNET has some good info ... dumb question.
Would it be stup!d to use this as a straight up MP3 Player? 30GBs? $200 sounds like a good price for a 30GB MP3 Player, no?

I wouldn't buying this to use primarily as a mp3 player, unless size is not a concern.

[hightechfan]

I wouldn't buying this to use primarily as a mp3 player, unless size is not a concern.

The 404 is a very small unit.It can fit nicely right in your pocket.

[torontoraptor]

The 404 is a very small unit.It can fit nicely right in your pocket.

Yeah, for a 30GB it's not too bad. When I saw it at Best Buy it seemed kind of bulky for me but that's probably because I've owned a Creative Zen Micro in the past and a Zen Plus now.

It's a great deal for a huge screen and 30GB though.

[basketball]

chked guleph and waterloo stores...nothing!...damn it

[Lone_Prodigy]

Um... repost?

A lot better if you got it during the 20x points event... 40x points makes it a killer deal. Plus some members got free movie tickets as well. :lol:

Good luck getting FS/BB to PM... it's a clearance item and it's not in the flyer.

[consumerPI]

Did you PM this at FS or BB?

Yeah, deal isn't dead, I bought mine today (decided to make some phone calls) ... system and cradle, seems like a cool thing, not that big at all!
I love it :D

Oh yeah, I bought the last one's too :-0 ... that's been happening a lot these days (buying the last of ... different products for the 20X) ...

If anyone wants to give me details or cool things to do with this thing, please ... I'm an Archos virgin!

[sluggy]

Where can you get the DVR Travel Adapter?

I meant to say where can I get the docking adapter. I want to use this as a photo wallet (while on vacation).

[orangem]

I have a unit that I bot from SDM 2 wks ago. I only opened package and didn't use it. I realize I don't need it. I will probably return it over the next few days. If you guys want it, give me a shout and I will sell it to you at my cost.

[baomin]

I have a unit that I bot from SDM 2 wks ago. I only opened package and didn't use it. I realize I don't need it. I will probably return it over the next few days. If you guys want it, give me a shout and I will sell it to you at my cost.

Where're you?

[orangem]

Richmond Hill

[DaVibe]

Did you PM this at FS or BB?

SDM buddy, SDM :D

[DaVibe]

The 404 is a very small unit.It can fit nicely right in your pocket.

I read all about it today (still haven't used it - saving it for a bit) ...
I'm not an "Ipod Guy" so the SIZE to me is perfect ... the fact that it will play video and record and all this other stuff ... ohhh boy it puts smiles on my face :D

The DVR Station makes it that much better, really great buy if you can find them.

They may be in Whitby, Ajax or Markham maybe ... I can't picture them still in Toronto now.

[rsarwar]

BestBuy matched it for me but didnt beat it .. they said it was below their cost :( At the time BB had the 404 for $229 (the price I originally bought it for), so the beat price would have been $197, not a big deal and I said as long as you can match it thats fine with me.

[bdragon]

BestBuy matched it for me but didnt beat it .. they said it was below their cost :( At the time BB had the 404 for $229 (the price I originally bought it for), so the beat price would have been $197, not a big deal and I said as long as you can match it thats fine with me.

But you lost all the SDM points which would of given you a free DVR, unless you couldn't get to a SDM, then it's a good deal.

[orangem]

BTW, the package I am returning includes the dock. I used the points from the 404 for the dock. So the price I paid is 199+tax and around $10 for the dock. I will let it go for what I paid for.
If the deal doesn't happen soon, I will just return it tomorrow.

[rsarwar]

But you lost all the SDM points which would of given you a free DVR, unless you couldn't get to a SDM, then it's a good deal.
I know I lost out on the points but the thing is that I purchased the 404 Cinema plugin prior to the SDM sale and therefore could no longer return it to BB. Actually I could have and made someone else really happy because they would have to purchase the Cinema Plugin but I would because the plugin works the specific serial/hardware number. Oh well ..

I did buy the DVR from SDM and benefited from the points :D

[mahjongmaniac]

10% of 200 is 20... 200-20 is 180...

FS/BB/stooples price beats by 10% of the diff., not take 10% of the lower price....

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This deal is dead since ......

A) Future Shop does not sell this anymore (taken of of their Web site).

B) Best Buy is out of stock at almost every store.

C) SDM is practically sold out of this everywhere.

D) Even if a BB had stock they will call SDM to see if they have it in stock and if they do not, no PM.

Title is wrong as well, not $180 - math is wrong.

A) - regardless of what's avail. on website, store stock is diff. so you still may be able to find it instore.

D) - yes, std procedure is that FS/BB calls to confirm price and/or stock, but this isn't always followed, ... that's why it's still possible for PMs, if you're lucky to get s/b not to check stock... ;)

[TurboRegal]

Does anyone still have one of these with or without a DVR dock that they are willing to sell. PM me ASAP! Thanks!

[tasamy]

The player can not read the mpeg-4 & vob formats without the plug-ins. Last Thuresday, I ordered the plug-ins which on sale. Did not get any feedback from Archos. It shows that my order is not shipped. Contacted them, no response. :mad:

really annoying !

[frankw]

The player can not read the mpeg-4 & vob formats without the plug-ins. Last Thuresday, I ordered the plug-ins which on sale. Did not get any feedback from Archos. It shows that my order is not shipped. Contacted them, no response. :mad:

really annoying !

I also ordered last week and the plugin download link and codes arrived by email 15 minutes later. I paid by CC. Maybe check your spam mailbox.

BTW, I ordered about 11pm.

[Cheapo-Findo]

When BB & FS Price match, they do match the price but they dont take an additional 10% off. I worked at FS before and I was told that way.
So archos at SDM selling for $200, FS / BB will PM it to $199.96. Just to let u guys know :cheesygri

[tasamy]

I also ordered last week and the plugin download link and codes arrived by email 15 minutes later. I paid by CC. Maybe check your spam mailbox.

BTW, I ordered about 11pm.

My order details as follow :
Cinema Plug-in. The Cinema Plug-in allows your Archos PMP to play VOB and MPEG2 video files and as well as AC3 audio files (to decode 5.1 surround sound) This order has not shipped. 0 0
3200864 Podcast Plug-in. The Podcast Plug-in allows your Archos PMP to play H264 video files and AAC audio files. This order has not shipped. 0 0

Their customer support does not repond on any emails. Even the link for hotline customer suppert numbers is broken.

[DaVibe]

If you're just going to use it as an mp3 player, just think of the other stuff as bonuses :P I'm not sure what the market place is like for hd based mp3 players, but this is a stellar deal compared to the Ipod video IMO.

I'm going to use mine primarily as a photo viewer and as an on-the-go storage device. I like the idea of being to copy images from my camera to the archos, as I am going to be taking a long trip later on this year. mp3s, videos and pdfs are bonuses to me and good ones at that. Just to note, to use the archos as an otg device, you need the DVR station or docking adapter.

I just want to say, before this thread is gone forever, that this has been one of the best purchases in a long time and I have to say, this thread kicked me in the butt to get one. Luckily, I found one (came really close) but since then, it's been great. Yesterday I plugged it in (with the dock) via the output plugs and my VCR and recorded anything easily ...
This thing is going to be G-R-E-A-T.

And yes, I'm going to use it as my new Mp3 Player :twisted: :razz:
Thanks guys!

[hagbard]

These things look tempting, but when I googled and looked through cnet, I decided to avoid. They're support appears to be extremely poor.

[DaVibe]

These things look tempting, but when I googled and looked through cnet, I decided to avoid. They're support appears to be extremely poor.

Do you plan on breaking it sometime soon? :razz:

[mahjongmaniac]

When BB & FS Price match, they do match the price but they dont take an additional 10% off. I worked at FS before and I was told that way.
So archos at SDM selling for $200, FS / BB will PM it to $199.96. Just to let u guys know :cheesygri

^ FINALLY!

i've always been wondering if FS MODs have been *instructing* their staff to "not 110% PM if competitor is f/ same company"...

so it appears that THEY DO ! :evil:

[rogue]

I just want to say, before this thread is gone forever, that this has been one of the best purchases in a long time and I have to say, this thread kicked me in the butt to get one. Luckily, I found one (came really close) but since then, it's been great. Yesterday I plugged it in (with the dock) via the output plugs and my VCR and recorded anything easily ...
This thing is going to be G-R-E-A-T.

And yes, I'm going to use it as my new Mp3 Player :twisted: :razz:
Thanks guys!

I have to agree ....a nice little unit....my ipod video has been sitting unused since this arrived.

[Talon88]

:::

Yes, Once you really try other players,
you will find how crap iPod is for the same or cheaper price.....!

:::

I have to agree ....a nice little unit....my ipod video has been sitting unused since this arrived.

[Gryphon]

chked guleph and waterloo stores...nothing!...damn it

Are you sure?

I found them in several stores last weekend:
Guelph: Gordon@Laird
Cambridge: The one close to Towncenter Mall
Kitchener: SDM close to Fairview Mall

I looked for Ipod Nano though, but no luck...

[hagbard]

Do you plan on breaking it sometime soon? :razz:

You kidding? The second it touches my hands it will brake. :| ;)

[MichaelPublic]

So just so I 'm informed for next time. Is there a better way to do this?
---------------------------------------------------
I bought a 404 right after signing up for Optimum card.
-20X points on Archos 404 unit purchase gave me $75 in points which I then used moments later to purchase (I paid the tax) the on sale with 20X points DVR station.
-So total purchase was $225 for the 404 and $9.10 for the DVR station.
-Call it $235 for a 30 Gb mp3/mp4/PVR with remote.
Just what I was looking for and I have some points from the DVR station as points are accrued on it, about 15,000 for $25 off some item
Wonder if they have the 404 video camera accesory?

[consumerPI]

Can someone who works for SDM confirm if the items including the Archos 404 will go back to it's "regular" price after March 23?

Price tags say until March 23 but what happens after? Isn't this clearance stock from XMAS? Will they be further discounted after March 23?

[sdm242]

Pretty sure I saw at least one of these at the Cambridge store at Franklin/Elgin (it's a new store) when I was in there yesterday.

[DaVibe]

Can someone who works for SDM confirm if the items including the Archos 404 will go back to it's "regular" price after March 23?

Price tags say until March 23 but what happens after? Isn't this clearance stock from XMAS? Will they be further discounted after March 23?

The tags are on a 2-week rotation, they end this week and start up again Saturday (same price).
Sale ENDS April 6th however.
You don't need to work at Shoppers to know that, you just watch the tags! :razz:

[aarhed]

Anyone know where in the GTA I can get one of these?

[consumerPI]

Thanks.

Do you also know if the current 20X points (not the Saturday 20x points promotion) will also be extended at the $199 sale price?

The tags are on a 2-week rotation, they end this week and start up again Saturday (same price).
Sale ENDS April 6th however.

[DaVibe]

Thanks.

Do you also know if the current 20X points (not the Saturday 20x points promotion) will also be extended at the $199 sale price?

Yup, it will be, that I can confirm.
However, I can't find them (I'm trying!)

[DaVibe]

1 Archos Player at Harmony & Taunton - 784 Taunton Road

1 Dock at Woodbine & O'Connor
1 Dock at Markham Town Centre

I'm still phoning around but I've phoned many stores, been on the phone for over 1 hour. Those are the first ones I've found.
If I find more, I'll let you guys know :D

[mahjongmaniac]

You don't need to work at Shoppers to know that, you just watch the tags! :razz:

yeah, but you DO need to frequent SDM shopper to find out.... :)


you can be our "spy" :twisted: .... eerrrr... i mean our "eyes" :razz: ;)

[consumerPI]

You're crazy. ;) Any Xboxes in the GTA?

1 Archos Player at Harmony & Taunton - 784 Taunton Road

1 Dock at Woodbine & O'Connor
1 Dock at Markham Town Centre

I'm still phoning around but I've phoned many stores, been on the phone for over 1 hour. Those are the first ones I've found.
If I find more, I'll let you guys know :D

[tasamy]

My order details as follow :
Cinema Plug-in. The Cinema Plug-in allows your Archos PMP to play VOB and MPEG2 video files and as well as AC3 audio files (to decode 5.1 surround sound) This order has not shipped. 0 0
3200864 Podcast Plug-in. The Podcast Plug-in allows your Archos PMP to play H264 video files and AAC audio files. This order has not shipped. 0 0

Their customer support does not repond on any emails. Even the link for hotline customer suppert numbers is broken.

After contacting the technical support, got the plug-in in 20 min. Works like a charm ! :)

[coeternity]

$229 again tmr at bb

[jehova]

Anyone know if the Archos 404 supports subtitles?

[iandi]

Anyone know if the Archos 404 supports subtitles?

haven't been able to get that going yet on mine

[sucralose]

It looks pretty sweet, but I'll be waiting for the iPhone.... as long as I can read pdf ebooks on it, anyway.....

[jehova]

Been looking if it does support subtitles and apparently you have to hardsub them yourself using Virtual Dub. I've used V-Dub for some video editing before so shouldn't be too difficult.

It looks pretty sweet, but I'll be waiting for the iPhone.... as long as I can read pdf ebooks on it, anyway.....

I believe that the Archos 404 does support PDF. If PDF Ebooks are the same format as PDF files then it should be ok.

[chlorine]

Been looking if it does support subtitles and apparently you have to hardsub them yourself using Virtual Dub. I've used V-Dub for some video editing before so shouldn't be too difficult.



I believe that the Archos 404 does support PDF. If PDF Ebooks are the same format as PDF files then it should be ok.


hard subbing would mean it doesn't support subs ;)

PDF support is okay... but slow to change page... I put the eb games tiv pdf on there but it's hard to read because of the low-res screen... so don't buy this because it can read PDF

I'd love to see someone smart out there modify the firmware and add extra features to the 404/504/604 series :)

[jehova]

Been doing some calculations..

if you have enough optimum points (75,000) to use $150 discount , you can purchase the Archos for $50 (199.99 - 150) and get back roughly 47,500 points if you purchase it today (saturday March 23).

This works out to
$50 + 27,500 optimum points = approx $100. (tax excl)

I'd say awesome deal:!:

Conditions...
1) they have the Archos at your SDM
2) you have enough points to use $150 discount (75,000 Optimum points)
3) the 40x is in effect on saturday (20x product points + 20x store points)
4) 20x product points is calculated by $200 x 190 = 38,000
5) 20x store points is calculated by $50 x 190 = 9,500

[rhorvath]

Been doing some calculations..

if you have enough optimum points (75,000) to use $150 discount , you can purchase the Archos for $50 (199.99 - 150) and get back roughly 47,500 points if you purchase it today (saturday March 23).

This works out to
$50 + 27,500 optimum points = approx $100. (tax excl)

I'd say awesome deal:!:

Conditions...
1) they have the Archos at your SDM
2) you have enough points to use $150 discount (75,000 Optimum points)
3) the 40x is in effect on saturday (20x product points + 20x store points)
4) 20x product points is calculated by $200 x 190 = 38,000
5) 20x store points is calculated by $50 x 190 = 9,500

We did not have enough points (only around 55000) to take advantage of the $150 with 750000 points so I purchased the Archos 404 and DVR base for $270 at SDM in Kitchener (Fairway road...they still have units left) today. Since they were still marked as 20X points, I received the 40X point reward or 108000 points which will be banked for future purchases. I figure this came to a before tax price of of $65 ($270-205 rewards in the future).:D

I'm sure me or one of my boys will find a use for it!:cheesygri

Thanks RFD for the lead....but at the same time RFD is making me poor!>:(

[lilnymphie]

I'm sorry, I've never redeemed points before, but how do they calculate the tax?

a) $200 * 1.14 = $228 - $150 (points redemption) = 78 OR
b) $200 - $150 (points redemption) = $50 * 1.14 = $57 ?

Pretty big difference, could anyone clarify?

[Mike_C]

I'm sorry, I've never redeemed points before, but how do they calculate the tax?

a) $200 * 1.14 = $228 - $150 (points redemption) = 78 OR
b) $200 - $150 (points redemption) = $50 * 1.14 = $57 ?

Pretty big difference, could anyone clarify?

The answer is 'A'

[dkq]

Plus that you only get whatever points based on $78 or less depends on how they caculate the points (before tax ?) :-(

[Rena]

Are you sure?

I found them in several stores last weekend:
Guelph: Gordon@Laird


Dude, I love you.

I took the back way to the 401 yesterday just in case - found two 404s and one DVR Station. I confirmed they were 20x points and 40% off, and said I'd take one 404 and the Station. She said, why don't I hold it for you til the morning when it'll be 40x points?

I love her, too.

So I went back this morning, bought the two items (the last 404 was gone), then cashed in $150 on points to buy their last XBox 360 at 40x points. I now have over $450 in points. I think I was at about $150 before all this.

Semi O/T - I then swung by thesourcecc and picked up the Acer 27" LCD HDTV - the AT2703 - for $499.

It's like my own personal Boxing Day. :-) All these new toys, plus the next decade's worth of vitamins, razor blades, Method products and cottage cheese free.

Time to go push buttons and plug things in. Go Gryphs!

[sbmtl]

Got archos 404 in pharmaprix. But was charged $350 and got only 20X points. seems the store from which I brought had different pricing than other stores.
Davibe: Is there any way I can get refunded for the difference? And should I get 40X or 20X? thanks.

[consumerPI]

There were 3 Archos DVRs at the Eglington and Spadina (Chaplin) location in Toronto as of this morning. Ask for the skinny Indian looking guy in the Photolab if you go.

I would have posted this earlier, but I have been away from an internet connection for most of the day.

Good luck. 20x is better than 0x.

[DaVibe]

There were 3 Archos DVRs at the Eglington and Spadina (Chaplin) location in Toronto as of this morning. Ask for the skinny Indian looking guy in the Photolab if you go.

I would have posted this earlier, but I have been away from an internet connection for most of the day.

Good luck. 20x is better than 0x.

I went by tonight, there was only 1 and it was "On Reserve" for someone to pick up later that night. I doubt there's anything now.

[DaVibe]

It's like my own personal Boxing Day. :-) All these new toys, plus the next decade's worth of vitamins, razor blades, Method products and cottage cheese free.


This is how I felt today ... leaving a SDM, I was skipping to my car :lol:

[Tender]

We did not have enough points (only around 55000) to take advantage of the $150 with 750000 points so I purchased the Archos 404 and DVR base for $270 at SDM in Kitchener (Fairway road...they still have units left) today. Since they were still marked as 20X points, I received the 40X point reward or 108000 points which will be banked for future purchases. I figure this came to a before tax price of of $65 ($270-205 rewards in the future).:D

I'm sure me or one of my boys will find a use for it!:cheesygri

Thanks RFD for the lead....but at the same time RFD is making me poor!>:(

Lucky you! This is the best deal I've seen on an Archos 404 so far.

[mikeinmontreal]

SBMTL, which pharmaprix was it. A downtown pharmaprix had 2 Archos 404s with 2 base stations at their regular price Friday afternoon. My wife saw them in the digicam section. I called twice and spoke to two different CSRs who denied their existence and told me there was no manager on site at the time of my call. I am thinking that they won't honour their clearance prices. I was going to go yesterday but I had a feeling they were going to pull them from the floor.

[hightechfan]

SBMTL, which pharmaprix was it. A downtown pharmaprix had 2 Archos 404s with 2 base stations at their regular price Friday afternoon. My wife saw them in the digicam section. I called twice and spoke to two different CSRs who denied their existence and told me there was no manager on site at the time of my call. I am thinking that they won't honour their clearance prices. I was going to go yesterday but I had a feeling they were going to pull them from the floor.

Not all shoppers do have the archos.

[sbmtl]

This was at pharmaprix at van horne near plamondon station. But they charged me regular price, not clearance price. :mad: I could not find it anywhere in downtown. which location was it? I want to return mine and get from the store with clearance price. also did you saw anywhere docking station at clearance price?

SBMTL, which pharmaprix was it. A downtown pharmaprix had 2 Archos 404s with 2 base stations at their regular price Friday afternoon. My wife saw them in the digicam section. I called twice and spoke to two different CSRs who denied their existence and told me there was no manager on site at the time of my call. I am thinking that they won't honour their clearance prices. I was going to go yesterday but I had a feeling they were going to pull them from the floor.

[mikeinmontreal]

The didn't have the Archos at clearance prices either. Return the Archos you bought or go to the store and call head office from there and complain. If they don't give you the clearance price, return it. If they won't refund because it is a final sale, then they have to give you the clearance price. Check the circular, there is an Archos in the DVR base in there.

http://shoppersdrugmart.flyerservices.com/noncached_pages/SHOPR_PU019B_120_eng_PG0003.asp?SID=199427993&Ref=SHOPR_PU019B_120_eng_PG0002.asp&C=&T=&S=&CC=0

[consumerPI]

Dundas and Runnymeade in T.O. has one that a guy returned as of closing time. I was there buying a few things when I seen the transaction go down. Don't know if it was opened or not, just heard that he wanted a refund and the manager came and authorized it. That's all I know as I didn't stick around - paid for my stuff and then left.

[chuckfredgoose]

I posted this message in the SDM Clearance Thread first (just now) then remembered this thread ... here goes ...

Ugh, I feel like such an a-hole for posting this, but I will anyways ...
It's about the Archos 404 System and Dock ... I've found it ... it's in my house.
Here's why. I drove and travelled very early in the morning for a 8AM opening to get a camera. I called ahead and asked about an Archos system for the site and they told me no. When I get there, it's sitting in the display. I gave them heck and they said that somebody never opened it and returned it (so RFD guy getting cash for his points?) ...
Anyways, MY ORIGINAL INTENTIONS were to buy the unit and then bring it back home to Toronto and allow someone to trade me their points/cash whatever for the unit ... a fair trade, save them the time and money and really I wouldn't want to profit anything off of it.

HOWEVER, since I did buy it and went crazy this weekend with stuff, I'm looking at my Credit Card going "Oh Ohhhh" and I need the cash ...
SO, to compensate for this, I'm dropping the price ...

The unit is $200 and the system and DVR Dock together I'll sell for $270.
I hope everyone recognizes this originally started out as "Let me buy this for a RFD MEMBER" and turned into "I'm in debt, I have to sell it!"
I'm telling you guys because I'd rather post it here for someone who was probably going to buy it in cash, who's getting an EVEN BETTER DEAL NOW because of me rather than putting it on Kiijii or something to somebody who's not even on this site.

I'll post it in the B/S/T in a bit ... maybe.
Sorry for spamming, this isn't like me but ... I just felt bad, I had to put it up for those REALLY looking for it.
Thanks.


Can you buy something, get the points, return it, and still keep the points?
Have people been successful doing this? :confused:

[DaVibe]

Can you buy something, get the points, return it, and still keep the points?
Have people been successful doing this? :confused:

No, the points are always deducted from your account.

[chuckfredgoose]

No, the points are always deducted from your account.



The bonus points are showing still. Regular points were ducted however.

Does it take a couple days?

[andreid]

Where's the bloody camcorder?

http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/musicplay/0,39050467,40259881p-4+,00.htm?

[hightechfan]

Where's the bloody camcorder?

http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/musicplay/0,39050467,40259881p-4+,00.htm?

Its built into the unit its self.

[DaVibe]

The bonus points are showing still. Regular points were ducted however.

Does it take a couple days?

Yup, they'll get it eventually.

[be_man36]

has anyone been able to find a crack for cinema plug in:?: I bought the 404 with the dock awhile back and spent nearly $500 bucks and they wanna charge $20 for an ity bity app:!: I think I paid enough thank you very much

[sbmtl]

Does anybody mind sharing receipt for archos 404 showing $199 price and 40X points at last event (March 24th). I was charged $350 and got email from customer service that this is right price for archos. So I need to prove to them that $199 was the pricing for that day. Thanks in advance.

[chlorine]

has anyone been able to find a crack for cinema plug in:?: I bought the 404 with the dock awhile back and spent nearly $500 bucks and they wanna charge $20 for an ity bity app:!: I think I paid enough thank you very much

I believe you can find it on BT but it won't work as it is tied to your serial #.
ya, kinda hard to believe they are charging for it... but it seems like most are willing to pay instead of converting their vids.

[Super strokey]

i was thinking about going in and getting one of these, are they still cheap?

[DaVibe]

Does anybody mind sharing receipt for archos 404 showing $199 price and 40X points at last event (March 24th). I was charged $350 and got email from customer service that this is right price for archos. So I need to prove to them that $199 was the pricing for that day. Thanks in advance.

Who told you this? The price is clearly $199 unless you're in another province or something of the sort. That's the only reason I can think of it NOT being that price.
Private Message me details, lets talk this over.

[entity]

yeah.. is this still available? :(
why do i miss all the good stuff

[consumerPI]

Proving yet again that their head office knows jack.

Does anybody mind sharing receipt for archos 404 showing $199 price and 40X points at last event (March 24th). I was charged $350 and got email from customer service that this is right price for archos. So I need to prove to them that $199 was the pricing for that day. Thanks in advance.

[bigredlemon]

hot

[DaVibe]

Proving yet again that their head office knows jack.

With Shoppers, I would agree. You sort of have to prove THEM WRONG to get what you want (but then again, isn't it like this with ANY company) ...
But definitely, there's an inconsistency RIGHT HERE so hopefully you can have that fixed.

Not only is it $199 but 20X and 40X last Saturday.

[entity]

went to 5 different SDM's in mississauga and none had them :S
anyone know of any local SDM's still selling this?

[Lawpack]

went to 5 different SDM's in mississauga and none had them :S
anyone know of any local SDM's still selling this?

GTA is pretty much sold out all the units.

You can try out of town if you have time.:|

[blainehamilton]

Returned one to the Shoppers Drug Mart in Leduc Alberta if anyone in the edmonton area wants one. This was last week.

[consumerPI]

Chance are they are all gone.

PM me if you need one - I have an extra sealed unit for sale.

went to 5 different SDM's in mississauga and none had them :S
anyone know of any local SDM's still selling this?

[coeternity]

anyone has the camera adapter?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10083701&catid=25033

does it need to be connected to power output when transferring pictures from camera?

[Puff]

anyone has the camera adapter?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10083701&catid=25033

does it need to be connected to power output when transferring pictures from camera?

I don't think it needs power as it should be similar to the regular docking station which also doesn't need power to transfer videos, pictures etc. I used the docking station last night to transfer some stuff because I've misplaced my Archos cable and I was too lazy to plug in the power adapter after moving the Archos+station next to my computer.

[coeternity]

I don't think it needs power as it should be similar to the regular docking station which also doesn't need power to transfer videos, pictures etc. I used the docking station last night to transfer some stuff because I've misplaced my Archos cable and I was too lazy to plug in the power adapter after moving the Archos+station next to my computer.

i just tried with camera. it does need power.

[Rena]

Today's freebie at Giveaway of the Day is software to convert media files to mobile formats. I mention it here because it has Archos presets. It's a beta version of AVS DVD to Go 2.

To get it free you must download and install it today. That's today, April 20, 2007. The direct link is here (http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/avs-dvd-to-go-2-beta/) . Did I mention it will only link to the free download today? :cheesygri

Unlike most GAOTD giveaways, which come with no support or upgradeability (and which usually aren't beta), this one comes with free upgrades for a year. Also, AFAIK this beta version is only available from GAOTD at this time.

If you install this, watch for the registration code which pops up in a window in the background BEHIND the setup window.

I haven't had a chance to put it through its paces - posting now because of the time limit. Someone named Bladed Thoth posts 15 minute reviews of all the GAOTD apps and the relevant review is here (http://www.bladedthoth.com/reviews/15mrs/avs-dvd-to-go-v2-1-1-84-beta/).

I'm loving this SDM 404/DVR combo, and the rest of the family is leaving me alone with them because they are busy with the SDM XBox360 heheh.

[jehova]

cool app. haven't played with it, but it always helps to use free progs! i currently use the pocketdivxencoder for all my conversion.