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| Brand: Archos
Category: CE
List Price: $449.99
Buy New: $279.99
You Save: $170.00 (38%)
New (5) Used (5) Refurbished (1) from $209.00
Rating:  94 reviews
Sales Rank: 8863
Color: Grey
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Hard Drive Size: 30
Native Resolution: 4.3
Display Size: 4.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 5 x 1 x 3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 500872
Model: 500872
UPC: 690590598720
EAN: 0690590598720
ASIN: B000HAU972
Release Date: September 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great Functionality, But Not Reliable April 23, 2008
The Archos is a great little device and, in my opinion, outperforms the Apple iTouch in functionality and value. However, Archos needs to work on the reliability of their product.
I have had to send back my Archos 604 wi-fi twice. First time because the speaker went bad; Archos sent me a replacement unit. Second second time because the hard drive became corrupt and wouldn't load any more.
As I stated before, the Archos is an excellent PMP, and I would recommend it others, but I would also warn of them of problems with them as well.
Archos Shmarcos. April 12, 2008
Nawww, it's ok. I thought I'd be able to stream media thru it to my tv over wireless...but it doesn't buffer. I would love it if it buffered. Ce la vie. I got the DVR attachment, which is handy. I like throwing it into the dock to charge and record. I can't be bothered with converting stuff, this seems to be the only device out there that lets you record right off the tv. No hassle. Warning: "Digital" television is "copyrighted" (or something) and can't be recorded to the Archos...(I guess dependant upon your cable provider's technology). And Archos makes you buy a plugin to watch MP4s, which is el stinko too. Overall for the ability to be able to record and go, I like my new little Archos buddy.
Archos 604 Wifi 30GB portable multimedia March 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This product is very good for the price (Non-canadian price) But you have to have some knowledge on computers and a little knowledge in multimedia setup for the DVR station. The processor is a bit slow but not so much that you can't enjoy video. One great thing about this unit over the new 605 is that the Wifi is already intalled with the accompanying software for surfing.
Pros: large screen, easy interface both touch and button, good quality, metal construction lots of storage (30 gigs).
Cons: a bit slow, too many plug ins and a propriatary usb cable (if you loose it your screwed unless you buy more than one or have the DVR station)
Do your own research before you buy lots of resources on the net.
Thanks for reading.
 Broke within the month March 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really wanted a wi-fi handheld but this only worked for a few weeks then it crapped out. Return was no problem, but make sure you put this through it's paces within that month's time or get the year warranty. It had some good potential for a mp3/mp4 player but one day it would not even power up.
 Just OK, I may return it and try the 605 wifi March 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've had 604 wifi for about for about 3 weeks. Had to buy both plugins for $40 extra to watch the video content I have available. Some stuff still doesn't work since the 604 doesn't support GMC/1/4 pixel at all. It would be a pain to re-encode just to play on this gaget. The wifi browser is also crippled and not much of a plus IMO. The best use for it would be as a uTube/streaming video player but you can't because doesn't support flash. It doesn't look like Archos plans to support this model anymore since moving on to the 605 series. I may just return this and get that one. Overall the hardware is good but the software sucks.
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