Archos 604 30GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The most feature-packed Archos yet, with Wi-Fi and a large touchscreen added to the full media centre party. For extreme gadgeteers only

Pros: Loads of features. Wireless video streaming works well. Slim and portable. Excellent touchscreen

Cons: Tricky wireless set-up. Requires optional dock and video plug-ins. No stylus slot

Review summary: If you've ever gazed at the Archos 604 and longed for wireless connectivity, you can want no longer. Reviewers at CNET got their palms on Archos' latest gig, the 604 WiFi model, and gave it the usual rundown. Mimicking the review given to the 802.11 ...

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Review summary: - Entering a range of portable solutions for video playback in the digital age is the Archos 604, part of their new multimedia player series and offering the home user a range of interesting features.

Pros: Excellent quality audio and video, vibrant 4.3" widescreen display, packed full of features, great interface and controls, excellent range of optional extras

Cons: You don't get a lot with the basic package, the DVR Station is good, but not good enough to completely replace a conventional DVR

Verdict: The Archos 604 is a portable multimedia dream. It'll do justice to your audio and video on the move and a great range of accessories like the DVR Station add DVR style functionality

Pros: The Archos 604 WiFi gives you access to the Web and e-mail ; touch-screen experience is good ; vibrant widescreen display ; can record audio and video with the optional kit ; has a removable battery, a built-in speaker, and a built-in kickstand ; ...

Cons: The Archos 604 WiFi is limited to 30GB ; must purchase separate kit to record audio/video ; must purchase separate kit to get a power adapter ; must purchase plug-ins for certain types of video files ; weak bundled accessories ; proprietary USB cable ...

Verdict: The do-everything Archos 604 WiFi is completely stacked with awesome video playback, Web surfing, and other useful features, but the sluggish processor keeps the experience from being totally satisfying.

Review summary: Of the numerous models in the new Archos 04 series, the 30GB 604 WiFi is definitely the most advanced. Basically, the 604 WiFi ($449.99) is the 604 (read the review) with integrated Wi-Fi and a touch screen. This model is an updated version of the ...

Cons: The Archos 604 WiFi is limited to 30GB ; must purchase separate kit to record audio/video ; must purchase separate kit to get a power adapter ; must purchase plug-ins for certain types of video files ; weak bundled accessories ; proprietary USB cable ...