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| Brand: Archos
Category: CE
List Price: $549.99
Buy Used: $369.99
You Save: $180.00 (33%)
Used (3) from $369.99
Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 19403
Color: silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: PlaysForSure Audio
Hard Drive Size: 80
Display Size: 7
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 7 x 1 x 5
MPN: 500936
Model: 500936
UPC: 690590509368
EAN: 0690590509368
ASIN: B000NK9BQG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Archos 704 pretty picture but . . . November 24, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Pretty picture and a smooth Video Player but .. it's still a brick (weight) of a Portable Media Player.
Archos 704 color screen is absolutely gorgeous, vivid color in all angle of views. Its touch-screen technology is flawless for a handheld with 7" color screen. Interface takes some practice but as is with anything else- different. The truly shining feature has to be getting-the-DVD-into-the Archos 704. Simple and quick for you to get going on a train or plane or automobile. WiFi is somewhat slow but it's handy when you need to get to the email. Opera built in browser can be better, a lot better. Music as smooth with MP3 but unlike iPod where Apple owns the iTune. If you're a big fan of DVDs or have long commuting, this is it. It's the one.
 Great Video Player November 18, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have had this Archos Video Player for about 1 month now and am completely happy with it. I have been using DVD decrypter to strip copy protection from DVD's that I own and compressing them with Gordian Knot to about 700 Meg in size in DIVX format. Given the 80GB hard drive installed that equates to over 100 movies on a very nice 7 inch touchscreen display. The sound quality is very good and volume is acceptable for airline or auto use. I also purchased the optional video adapter that lets you view video on TV as well as use the internal hard drive like a digital video recorder (DVR) both work exceptionally well. I would recommend purchasing a extra battery for it since while using it for video the battery pack only lasts about 4 hours, I havent measured the battery life with MP3's. MP3 and WMA playback is very good as well (I purchased mainly for video play while traveling). The only drawbacks I have come to find is that the wifi link only works with a unprotected Wireless network, and the internet browser that is included is Opera, which is sometimes difficult to use for those used to Firefox or Internet Explorer. Other than those two drawbacks, this is a fantastic video player that I thoroughly enjoy and find it a much better value that the Creative Vision W or the Apple Ipod. ps....I have now had this player for 3 months and am as still pleased with it as the day I purchased it. I have been reading some complaints that people have been having over the size of it. If you are only looking for a MP3 player this is not the device for you. If you want a device that has a fantastik large 7 inch picture with great sound, there is no better device. It does weigh in at about a pound, but is much lighter than lugging a laptop around while traveling...plus the wireless internet is a godsend on short trips so I can leave that laptop at home. I have had absolutely zero issues with this player and have over 100 high quality movies loaded on the hard drive. The one and only thing I think archos coul dhave improved on is an even larger hard drive option. Other than that...you cant beat this portable video device.....Dont buy and Apple IPOD....Buy this!
Customer Service IS NOT Archos November 9, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When you call Archos 'Customer Service', you are getting a contracted call center. Their reps tend to answer calls for a variety of 'clients'. They also take calls for iPOD and MS Zune. The reps are given binders with VERY LIMITED information on any given product. That's why it's easier for them to just have you send the product back to them since they really don't have any staff 'experts'. If anyone sounds remotely like they know what they're doing; they're not Archos reps (there are none), these are just senior call center employees. SO you see they really don't have any PAID Archos technicians. The product is mass produced so the service provided is likewise.
 It needs work November 6, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I got the 704 in August and while I really only wanted it to view my photos I found that it was a locked system, even though it runs on Linux. You can't add any programs or other software to it. It is suppose to have Adobe Acorbat on it but I can't get it to open. I have not been able to download a complete movie yet, it always cuts out after an hour to an hour and a half.
The biggest thing is when I contacted Archos Customer Support they told me that they would be no longer suppporting this model as it was hardware dependent and they would not be updating the firmware. The representative offered me a 15% discount totrade for a new 705.
The inital impression of the unit is great, but after awhile you will see that this is just a poor imitation of the real thing.
Don't buy the 704, wait for the 705 or wait for the 706!
 Cool for recording kids shows and in-car viewing August 23, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I've been using Archos since the AV400 for the same purpose: get rid of the "Are we there yet?". the touch screen is cool but not so if you had to use your finger instead of the stylus; you'll really have to press hard and get your finger prints all over the screen. You'll have to purchase the DVR cradle before you could record from TV. The timed recording is good too, but the new Generation 5 that's almost available on the market now has a feature that enables you to record a specific show from the Program Guide.
PROS:
-clear screen, touch screen
-good sound
-good battery life (enough for a 3-hour trip)
-ok WiFi reception (if you were desperate to go online!)
-good portable backup
-all functions are easily accessible by remote control
-records and plays in multiple video formats (AV series used to only record and play AVI)
CONS:
-nowhere to place the stylus when docked
-you need to buy a DVR docking station to record from TV (not needed in the old AV series)
-very slow PDF reader (takes forever to load the user manual)
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