Archos 604 30GB Wi-Fi, Ultra-Slim Portable Digital Media Player and Recorder (50872)

The unit's 4.3-inch TFT LCD display delivers a crystal-clear picture.

Connections include a USB 2.0 interface, a dedicated DVR connector, a 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack, and a TV output.

For those times when you can't afford the distraction of watching high-quality videos, the Archos 604 can be your music player, storing and playing up to 15,000 songs so you can keep working, walking, or doing whatever you need with your own private soundtrack. The unit displays the track, artist, album, and album cover of whatever you are playing, and supports stereo MP3 decoding from 30 to 320 kbps CBR and VBR, as well as WMA, protected WMA, and WAV (PCM/ADPCM) formats. Furthermore, the Archos 604 can play AAC music files and AC3 stereo sound files with the additional of optional software plug-ins that can be purchased and downloaded from Archos' web site. And just in case inspiration strikes or you want to make sure you don't forget something important, this handy media player lets you make voice recordings through its built-in microphone, or via the optional DVR travel adapter or DVR station through a stereo line-in jack in WAV format.

Touch screen LCD lets you navigate through menus with a fingertip or stylus.

The Archos 604 has a built-in 30 GB hard disk, so you have plenty of space for anything you need, and includes a high-speed USB 2.0 connection for transferring files. The 604 also offers Wi-Fi capability that lets you more easily transfer files to and from your Archos media player and other Wi-Fi enabled devices or computers. This unit features a 3.5-millimeter stereo headphone jack mini-jack and TV output, dedicated connectors for hooking up optional adapters or the DVR station, and a built-in kick stand for convenient table-top viewing. The 604 also features a music playback time of up to 16 hours, and a video playback time of up to five hours on its built-in LCD display, all with its internal, removable lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery that charges via computer through its USB port, or more quickly with the optional docking adapter or DVR station.

The Archos 604 is compatible with both PCs and Macs with a USB port and Linux, Windows ME or higher, or OS X or higher, and requires Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher and Windows Media Player 10 or higher for use with PlayForSure video and subscription services. This media player allows firmware updates to be downloaded via www.archos.com, weighs approximately 9.05 ounces, and measures approximately 5.1 by 3 by 0.65 inches (W x H x D).

What's in the Box
Archos 604 portable media player and recorder, headphones, dedicated USB 2.0 cable, DVR station adapter, pouch, quick-start guide, legal and safety notices.

Product Description
Archos 604 WiFi - When it comes to entertaining ourselves, TV, movies, and the Internet are probably in most of our Top 5 lists. The Archos 604 WiFi takes those activities, puts them in the palm of your hand, and provides the latest hi-tech features to get the most out of them all. The large 4.3" screen features a 16:9 viewing ratio, for true widescreen video playback. The display is also a touchscreen, and when coupled with the built-in 802.11b/g WiFi capability, you can easily stream multimedia files from your network and surf the web like you would on your desktop. Take a peek below for the full list of the 604 WiFi's capabilities. Windows File Sharing Capabilities Video Playback - MPEG-4, WMV, Protected WMV, MPEG-4 AAC/H.264 (.MP4 QuickTime files), MPEG-2, and VOB (with optional software plug-ins on the Archos website) Music Playback - MP3 @ 30-320 Kbit/s CBR & VBR, WAV, WMA and Protected WMA Picture Viewing - JPEG, BMP, & PNG Customize your view by Artist, Album, Type of Music, Title, Year, or create your own Playlists Voice Recorder Function with Built-in Microphone Reads PDF Files (may not implement all PDF features) 3.5mm Stereo Headphone and TV Outputs Removable Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery Battery Life (music) - up to 16 Hours Battery Life (video) - up to 5 Hours (on built-in LCD) Connects to a computer via USB 2.0 for charging and data transfer PC and Mac Compatible Minimum System Requirements - Windows ME, 2000, XP, Media Center, Mac OS X or higher and Linux (with mass storage device support) (For PlaysForSure - PC with Windows XP SP2 or higher, Windows Media Player 10 or higher, and USB 2.0) Unit Dimensions - 5.1 x 3 x 0.65 Unit Weight - 9.05 oz.