Archos 704 WiFi

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"Good Idea, but..."

by Marcsr453 on August 17, 2007

Pros: Great screen, fast response great potential as a small computer storage center.

Cons: Needs a notes program, Easier to use web browser, Needs ability to use Windows Mobile 6.
Summary: I think this is an early version of the new video iPod. The screen is great and the 80 gig hard drive is also great. I would like a better case and a better keyboard., but hey, this was made by French guys, so its not all that bad. I bought it for the photos and the resolution of the screen. I wasn't disappointed.
I like the idea of the web browser and it will find hot spots and connect fairly quickly. Just that the browser is kinda lame and not that easy to use. I would like to try Win Mobile 6 on this thing. Also, I want to add a gps program to it. One with zoomable screens. I like the way it downloads music and syncs to my desktop computer, very easy. I got mine at a substantial discount at Ritz, which means that the 705 is right around the corner. I just hope the software is compatible and can be used on the 704.
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The Archos 794 is now an orphaned step child. Archos will not be upgrading the firmware or otherwise improving the 704 WiFi, instead will focus its attention on the newer 705 WiFi. New widgets created by Archos will not work on the 704 and Archos technical support has told me that the company will not be upgrading the Generation 4 products. In light of this development I will return my 704 for a 705, and I rate this device a zero and do not recommend purchasing it.
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Archos has abandon the 704 WiFi and will not issue any upgrades to the firmware or offer any improvements to this device. Archos technical support has emailed me and said that the improved 705 WiFi software and widgets will not work on the 704 (Generation 4). And there are no plans to issue an updated software for the 704 as it is hardware dependent device. All efforts will be directed at the 705 (Generation 5) products. If you have bought one of these recently, take it back.

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