Archos 704 WiFi

CNET Editors' rating explained for Archos 704 WiFi

Reviewed by:: Mike Kobrin
Edited by:: Jasmine France
Reviewed on:: 03/06/07
Updated on:: 03/06/07
Released on:: 03/06/07
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Design:: 8.0
Features:: 8.0
Performance:: 6.0

Editors' rating: electronics
CNET editors evaluate every product according to a standard set of review criteria. To see our rating criteria and weightings, click the category you're interested in here.

What the numbers mean

9.6 to 10.0 = 5 stars (Spectacular):
This exceedingly rare score is reserved for a product that is as perfect as it could be.

9.0 to 9.5 = 4.5 stars (Outstanding):
A product that receives a rating in this range scores high on all of its rating criteria. It succeeds at meeting all of its intended users' needs and has no meaningful drawbacks.

8.0 to 8.9 = 4 stars (Excellent):
A product that receives a rating in this range is superior in so many ways that its relatively few drawbacks are not very important.

7.0 to 7.9 = 3.5 stars (Very good):
While the strengths of a product scoring in this range certainly outweigh its weaknesses, it has some minor faults that certain users should be aware of.

6.0 to 6.9 = 3 stars (Good):
This range represents a product that is above average. Its strengths slightly outweigh its weaknesses, making it good for most uses but not a standout.

5.0 to 5.9 = 2.5 stars (Average):
A product that scores in this range is functional but unremarkable.

4.0 to 4.9 = 2 stars (Mediocre):
Products in this range are below average. They fall in the middle of the pack for most features, but suffer from a few additional major flaws.

3.0 to 3.9 = 1.5 stars (Poor):
You probably should not consider a product in this range or lower. There may be one or two specialized circumstances, however, that could justify the purchase of this product for a very low price for a specific demand.

2.0 to 2.9 = 1 star (Terrible):
A product that receives a rating in this range scores low on all of its rating criteria. It does not satisfy any of its intended users' needs and has no meaningful strengths.

1.0 to 1.9 = 1/2 star (Abysmal):
A product in this range should never have been produced. This product has no redeeming qualities and worse, may actually harm you or your productivity.

0 - 0.9 = 0 stars

User opinions

7.9/10 Average user rating from 8 users Very good

WRITE YOUR OWN REVIEW How would you rate this product?

9/10 Spectacular March 28, 2007

by angelamk (see profile)

"Archos has done well with the 704!" Read more >>
8/10 Excellent August 17, 2007

by Marcsr453 (see profile)

"Good Idea, but..." Read more >>
7/10 Very good September 21, 2007

by nodosh (see profile)

"Superb until you use decent headphones" Read more >>
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