Compare Prices : Archos 104 (6GB, Silver) - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Archos is no stranger to the portable audio player market, and while we've known about its 104 for some time now, PCMag has finally given it a good once over in the testing lab. Apparently designed to compete with other miniaturized devices like the ...

Review summary: The chrome-accented Archos 104 looks chic, and its surfaces are smooth to the touch. The 4GB player, which comes in silver, black, or pink, has a 1-inch hard drive, which you can hear clicking away inside as it operates. At $160 (as of 7/21/06), it ...

Pros: Low cost ; Stylish design

Cons: Sub par audio quality ; Photos looked dark ; no video support

Verdict: If you can live without video on a portable player, and you don't mind gazing at a small, low-resolution screen for photos, this low-cost model is worth a look

Review summary: The Archos 104's OLED screen could be sharper, the battery life is too short, and the player lacks extras such as an FM tuner. But since the bare-bones feature set lets Archos sell the device at a bare-bones price, this player is not a bad deal.

Pros: Inexpensive. Color screen. Nice playlisting and file-management features. Good sound quality with minor adjustments. Supports WMA-based subscription and download services.

Cons: Interface can be slow sometimes. No FM tuner or recording capabilities. Poor battery life.

Review summary: The low-priced Archos 104 looks good, but its audio quality and photo display could be better.

Pros: Low cost, Stylish design

Cons: Sub par audio quality, Photos looked dark ; no video support

Review summary: If what you're after is a really basic, simple, and cheap MP3 player, the Gmini 104 is a fine choice. People who want up-to-date technology, however, should look elsewhere.

Pros: Easy-to-use, Great sound, Light feature set, Outdated

Cons: Light feature set, Outdated