Archos's new 04 series of portable video players
James Kim,
Senior Editor
August 21, 2006
Archos, the unofficial king of portable video players, has updated its current lineup with the 04 series, which includes a total of seven models: the impressively petite 404 (30GB) and the 1.3-megapixel camera-equipped 404 camcorder (30GB), the thicker 505 (40GB, 80GB, and 160GB!), and the sleek wide-screen 604 (30GB) and the Wi-Fi and touch-screen-enabled 604 Wi-Fi (30GB).
Read our full review of the Archos 604 to get an overall impression, since the devices share the same basic design, feature set, and interface. We'll have full reviews of the rest of the players soon.
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| Price | Check Prices | $299.10 | Check Prices | $353.99 | $249.00 |
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| Review date | August 28, 2006 | March 07, 2007 | October 03, 2006 | August 17, 2006 | November 10, 2006 |
| The Bottom Line | The attractively priced Archos 404 is a PVP in an MP3 player's body. If you want a better screen and a removable battery, spend $50 more for the wider 604. | The uberversatile Archos 404 camcorder is a good option for anyone looking to buy a compact portable video player with a nice screen. It's an OK convergence device, but it makes a far better video player than camcorder. | Measurable bulk and pricey 160GB version aside, the do-it-all Archos 504 is an awesome A/V performer. | The do-it-all Archos 604 with its improved design and a low base price is an amazing PVP. Just make sure to figure in the cost of some essential extras. | The do-everything Archos 604 WiFi is completely stacked with awesome video playback, Web surfing, and other useful features, but the sluggish processor keeps the experience from being totally satisfying. |
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| PC Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g |
| Product Description | Archos 404 - Digital AV player | Archos 404 Camcorder - Digital AV recorder | Archos 504 - Digital AV player | Archos 604 - Digital AV player | Archos 604 WiFi - Digital AV player |
| Supported Still Images Formats | BMP PNG JPEG | BMP PNG JPEG | BMP PNG JPEG | BMP PNG JPEG | BMP PNG JPEG |
| Device Type | Digital AV player | Digital AV recorder | Digital AV player | Digital AV player | Digital AV player |
| Key Features | Voice recorder Digital audio player Digital photo viewer Digital video player | Voice recorder Digital camcorder Digital audio player Digital photo viewer Digital video player External HDD function | Voice recorder Digital audio player Digital photo viewer Digital video player External HDD function File transfer operation | Voice recorder Digital audio player Digital photo viewer Digital video player | Voice recorder Digital audio player Digital photo viewer Digital video player External HDD function |
| Supported Audio Formats | AAC MP3 WAV WMA AC-3 Protected WMA (DRM) | AAC MP3 WAV WMA AC-3 | AAC MP3 PCM WAV WMA AC-3 ADPCM | AAC MP3 WAV WMA AC-3 Protected WMA (DRM) | AAC MP3 WAV WMA AC-3 Protected WMA (DRM) |
| Weight | 6.7 oz | 6.7 oz | 9 oz | 9 oz | 10.2 oz |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 3.9 in x 0.6 in x 3.1 in | 3.9 in x 0.6 in x 3.1 in | 5.1 in x 0.7 in x 3 in | 5.1 in x 0.7 in x 3 in | 5.2 in x 0.6 in x 3.1 in |
| Hard Drive | 30 GB | 30 GB | 160 GB | 30 GB | 30 GB |
| Included Accessories | USB cable Carrying pouch Stereo headphones | USB cable Carrying pouch Stereo headphones | USB cable Carrying pouch Stereo headphones | USB cable Carrying pouch Stereo headphones | USB cable 2 x stylus Carrying pouch Stereo headphones |
| Battery | Internal Rechargeable - Lithium polymer - Internal - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer | Internal Rechargeable - Lithium polymer - Internal - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer | Internal Rechargeable - Lithium polymer | Internal Rechargeable - Lithium polymer - Internal - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer | Internal Rechargeable - Lithium polymer - Internal - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer |
| Video Playback Formats | WMV MPEG-2 MPEG-4 Protected WMV (DRM) | WMV MPEG-2 MPEG-4 | WMV MPEG-2 MPEG-4 | WMV MPEG-2 MPEG-4 Protected WMV (DRM) | WMV MPEG-2 MPEG-4 Protected WMV (DRM) |
| Display Type | 3.5 in TFT | 3.5 in TFT | 4.3 in TFT | 4.3 in TFT | 4.3 in TFT |
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