Archos 704 WiFi Review
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March 6th, 2007
Summary
The ARCHOS 704 WiFi is the perfect companion for people on the move: its 40/80 GB* hard drive capacity allows you to store up to 50/100 movies1 encoded with a PC. Play them on the built-in 7" LCD color screen or playback on TV in high resolution up to 720 x 576 (DVD quality) with the DVR station. Play a large variety of video files, including MPEG-43, WMV5 and protected WMV5 and read MPEG-4 AAC/H.264 (.MP4 QuickTime files), MPEG-2, and VOB with optional software plug-ins (available on this website). The ARCHOS 704 WiFi also offers many more functionalities such as slow motion, adjustable screen size, video editing and even a video bookmarking function.
The integrated 802.11g wireless interface is perfect for those who want to access their media wherever they go, including surfing the Web, sending and receiving email from Web-based mail applications, and connecting the device to a home network to transfer files or play content directly from the network.
Specs
Capacity: 40 GB* Hard Drive to store up to 50 Movies1, 400,000 photos1 or 20,000 songs1 80 GB* Hard Drive to store up to 100 Movies1, 800,000 photos1 or 40,000 songs1
Display: 7'' TFT Touchscreen, 800x480 pixels
Video playback**: MPEG-42 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution)
WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution).
With optional software plug-ins(available for purchase on this web site):
- H.264 up to DVD resolution and AAC sound.
- MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound.
Audio playback**: Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM).
With optional software plug-ins (available for purchase on this web site):
- AAC3 stereo audio files
- AC3 stereo sound files
Photo viewer***: JPEG, BMP, PNG
Transfer your photos directly from your digital camera
PDF viewer: Reads PDF documents. May not implement all PDF features.
Video recording4: Via the optional DVR Station or DVR Travel Adapter.
Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM to MPEG-4 SP files with ADPCM stereo sound, VGA resolution (640 x 480)@ 30 or 25 f/s, in AVI format.
Audio recording: Via the optional DVR Travel Adapter or DVR Station: stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format.
Interfaces: USB 2.0 High-Speed Device (compatible USB 1.1): Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Media Transport Protocol (MTP).
USB 2.0 Host : Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP)
Connections: WiFi (802.11g) connection (OperaTM Browser for web browsing4)
3.5 mm mini jack for headphones or TV output (PAL & NTSC)
DC-in to connect power adapter/charger
Mini B for USB 2.0 computer connection
Mini A for USB 2.0 host connection
Docking connectors to connect DVR Station and other Archos accessories.
Battery life: Music playback time: up to 25 hours5.
Video playback time: up to 5.5 hours5 on built-in LCD
Power source: Internal: Removable Lithium-Ion Polymer battery.
External: Power adapter/charger.
Scalability: Download firmware updates from www.archos.com
Dimensions & weight: Approx. 182 x 128 x 20 mm ; 7.05" x 4.96" x 0.78" - foldout arm-stand
Approx. 630 gr.; 22oz
Package includes: ARCHOS 704-WiFi, headphones, USB 2.0 cable, USB 2.0 host adapter, DVR Station saddle, 2 styli, remote control, power adapter/charger, protective pouch, QSG, legal and safety notice.
Minimum system requirements: For PC: Windows ME, 2000, XP, Media Center, Vista; Macintosh®: OS X or higher (with USB Mass Storage Class support), Linux (with mass storage device support), USB port.
For PlaysForSureTM video and subscription services: PC with Windows® XP SP 2 or higher, Windows® Media Player 10 or higher, USB 2.0 port.