JimH and Matt,
I have changed the USB setting from MTP to MSC. I had to format the disk to a Windows readable version when changing from MTP to MSC. This change of configuration solves most of the experienced problems. What remains are the following:
- In MTP mode there was an Archos picture, now it is changed into an iPod. Screen is no longer distorted
- When trying to synchronise a lot of files MC crashes. This also happened in the past with my iPod and both MC14/MC15
- About ten non-media files remain visible in the MC screen. These are system files of the Archos, they shouldn't be there.
JimH, the answer to your question is a very long one. I could go on for ages but will try to keep it short:
- The Archos 5 IT looks good on paper, in real life it's packed with bugs. I can't work error free for much more then 10 minutes;
- I bought this thing on 27-11-2009 and had it in my possesion for 1 week then it had to go back to France. I finally received a new one just 2 weeks ago;
- The support in Holland sucks and the french are so arrogant not to reply to any email or send an apology;
- It is an Internet Tablet relying on WiFi. But WiFi fails to connect most of the time or keep it's connection;
- This multimedia device is delivered without charger and you have to pay for a plug-in to play mpeg files;
- There are about 2/3 firmware updates a month. Why, to try to solve the many bugs and other issues;
- When connecting to USB and synchronizing many files the battery runs out because an USB port can't supply enough power. Solution is buy another dock that they sell which will have a mains connection.
I have been so extremely stupid not to listen to all the bad news about Archos that I found on the Internet. Now from my own experience I can tell that the company is bad news and that I will never recommend or buy it. The main reason I bought it is because it has a 500GB disk and could play flac. I have to be honest it looked liked to perfect solution for my needs.
It's a shame that nowadays so many products are being released without being thoroughly tested. I'm glad that the medical world has different rules. Ohw the automatic breathing system failed. Let's restart for 10 minutes and hope the patient will stay alive.
Marsies .....