Reviews of the Archos 404 (30GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: The aggressively priced Archos 404 combines a 3.5-inch screen with a supercompact body; it's a video, music (including subscriptions), and photo player with the ability to record line-in audio and video with optional adapters; good voice recorder; improved GUI; excellent video controls and photo playback features.
The Bad: The Archos 404 lacks the kickstand and removable battery of its bigger brother, the 604; proprietary USB cable; no recording line-in video or audio out of the box; few bundled accessories; no FM tuner; weak equalizer.
The Bottom Line: The attractively priced Archos 404 is a PVP in an MP3 player's body. If you want a better screen and a removable battery, spend $50 more for the wider 604.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 275270 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
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t3.com
Review Summary: Neat design, and quirky idea, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.
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techradar.com
Review Summary: The Archos 404 is a great little device that's certainly more convenient than a portable DVD player - and better for video than an iPod
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homecinemachoice.com
Review Summary: An impressive PMP that's at its best when dealing with video
Manufacturer: Archos
Part number: 500868
General
- Device Type Digital AV player
- Key Features Digital audio player, Voice recorder, Digital video player, Digital photo viewer
- Width 3.9 in
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 3.1 in
- Weight 6.7 oz
- PC Interfaces Hi-Speed USB
- Features PDF viewer
Display
- Display Type TFT 3.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
Memory / Storage
- HDD Capacity 30 GB
- HDD Form Factor Built-in
Still Images
- Supported Still Images Formats JPEG, BMP, PNG
- Photo Playback Modes Zoom out, Auto slide show, Zoom in
Digital Audio
- Supported audio formats WMA, AC-3, WAV, Protected WMA (DRM), MP3, AAC
- Supported bit rate 30 - 320Kbps
- Microphone Built-in microphone
- Digital audio features VBR
Video
- Video Playback Formats MPEG-4, MPEG-2, WMV, Protected WMV (DRM)
Connectivity
- Connections Hi-Speed USB, Audio / video output, Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Battery
- Required Qty 1
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Internal
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Battery Lithium polymer Rechargeable Internal
- Battery Life Details 12 hour(s), 4 hour(s), 12 hours 12 hours
- Capacity Internal - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
Miscellaneous
- Firmware Upgradable Yes
- Included Accessories Stereo headphones, USB cable, Carrying pouch
System Requirements
- Operating System MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows XP Media Center Edition, Linux
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Buying Choices
404 30GB Portable Media Player - Silver from 1 online stores: Lowest Price: $244.99
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Amazon Marketplace
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