Average customer rating:
- The more I use it, the more I like it...
- Very Poor Quality Of USB Hardware Connection
- Like most said "Great, but not perfect"
- Lack of flash support
- not happy
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Archos 604 30GB Wi-Fi, Ultra-Slim Portable Digital Media Player and Recorder (50872)
Manufacturer: Archos
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Product Features:
- Lightweight, portable digital video, music, and photo player with 4.3-inch TFT LCD screen
- 30 GB hard disk stores up to 15,000 songs, 300,000 pictures, or 85 movies
- Supports MP3, WAV, WMA, protected WMA, JPEG, BMP, PNG, MEGP-4, and WMV formats
- High-speed USB 2.0 interface for transfers; rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery
- Measures 5.1 x 3 x 0.65 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 9.05 ounces; 1-year warranty
ASIN: B000HAU972
Release Date: 2006-09-01
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Amazon.com Product Description
With the Archos 604 30 GB portable digital media player and recorder, you have all the entertainment you need at your fingertips in a package that approaches iPod size. The perfect companion for everything from long trips to short bus rides, and from going to parties to just hanging out around the house, the Archos 604 lets you not only take your favorite music, movies, and moments with you, but helps you make new favorite moments wherever you happen to be.
The unit's 4.3-inch TFT LCD display delivers a crystal-clear picture.
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With a screen size surface three times that of similar size PMPs (portable media players), the Archos 604 lets you thoroughly enjoy movies and videos. This unit employs a bright 4.3-inch TFT LCD display with over 16 million colors to deliver a crystal-clear, sharp picture, with a 16:9 aspect ratio and 480 x 272 pixels of resolution, as well as an intuitive GUI (graphic user interface) for easy-to-use navigation. The Archos 604 not only plays your videos and movies, but also lets you store up to a whopping 85 movies on its hard drive in either MPEG-4 or WMV formats at up to DVD resolution. You can also purchase and download optional plug-ins from Archos' website that will allow you to play H.264 and MPEG-2 formats up to DVD resolutions as well.
Connections include a USB 2.0 interface, a dedicated DVR connector, a 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack, and a TV output.
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Not only is the Archos 604 a portable video and movie player, but a high-resolution photo viewer as well, complete with features such as zoom, music, and transition effects. You can easily download photos from your PC or transfer them directly to the 604 from your digital camera via the optional docking adapter. This unit is compatible with JPEG, BMP, and PNG file formats, and can hold up to 300,000 photos at a time, depending upon file size and what else you are storing at the same time. The Archos 604 can even read and display PDF documents for on-the-fly work situations, although it may not implement all PDF features.
For those times when you can't afford the distraction of watching high-quality videos, the Archos 604 can be your music player, storing and playing up to 15,000 songs so you can keep working, walking, or doing whatever you need with your own private soundtrack. The unit displays the track, artist, album, and album cover of whatever you are playing, and supports stereo MP3 decoding from 30 to 320 kbps CBR and VBR, as well as WMA, protected WMA, and WAV (PCM/ADPCM) formats. Furthermore, the Archos 604 can play AAC music files and AC3 stereo sound files with the additional of optional software plug-ins that can be purchased and downloaded from Archos' web site. And just in case inspiration strikes or you want to make sure you don't forget something important, this handy media player lets you make voice recordings through its built-in microphone, or via the optional DVR travel adapter or DVR station through a stereo line-in jack in WAV format.
Touch screen LCD lets you navigate through menus with a fingertip or stylus.
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The Archos 604 is fully compatible with DVD-quality VOD (video on demand) and online music stores, allowing you to purchase and download new music and movies directly online rather than having to transfer everything from more traditional media sources. This media player can also record directly from TV in high-quality MPEG-4 with stereo sound via the optional DVR station, so you can take your favorite television shows with you wherever you go. And if you are at home, the Archos 604 can play back any of your movies or recorded TV programs on your television itself, also through the optional DVR station.
The Archos 604 has a built-in 30 GB hard disk, so you have plenty of space for anything you need, and includes a high-speed USB 2.0 connection for transferring files. The 604 also offers Wi-Fi capability that lets you more easily transfer files to and from your Archos media player and other Wi-Fi enabled devices or computers. This unit features a 3.5-millimeter stereo headphone jack mini-jack and TV output, dedicated connectors for hooking up optional adapters or the DVR station, and a built-in kick stand for convenient table-top viewing. The 604 also features a music playback time of up to 16 hours, and a video playback time of up to five hours on its built-in LCD display, all with its internal, removable lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery that charges via computer through its USB port, or more quickly with the optional docking adapter or DVR station.
The Archos 604 is compatible with both PCs and Macs with a USB port and Linux, Windows ME or higher, or OS X or higher, and requires Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher and Windows Media Player 10 or higher for use with PlayForSure video and subscription services. This media player allows firmware updates to be downloaded via www.archos.com, weighs approximately 9.05 ounces, and measures approximately 5.1 by 3 by 0.65 inches (W x H x D).
What's in the Box
Archos 604 portable media player and recorder, headphones, dedicated USB 2.0 cable, DVR station adapter, pouch, quick-start guide, legal and safety notices.
Product Description
Archos 604 WiFi - When it comes to entertaining ourselves, TV, movies, and the Internet are probably in most of our Top 5 lists. The Archos 604 WiFi takes those activities, puts them in the palm of your hand, and provides the latest hi-tech features to get the most out of them all. The large 4.3" screen features a 16:9 viewing ratio, for true widescreen video playback. The display is also a touchscreen, and when coupled with the built-in 802.11b/g WiFi capability, you can easily stream multimedia files from your network and surf the web like you would on your desktop. Take a peek below for the full list of the 604 WiFi's capabilities. Windows File Sharing Capabilities Video Playback - MPEG-4, WMV, Protected WMV, MPEG-4 AAC/H.264 (.MP4 QuickTime files), MPEG-2, and VOB (with optional software plug-ins on the Archos website) Music Playback - MP3 @ 30-320 Kbit/s CBR & VBR, WAV, WMA and Protected WMA Picture Viewing - JPEG, BMP, & PNG Customize your view by Artist, Album, Type of Music, Title, Year, or create your own Playlists Voice Recorder Function with Built-in Microphone Reads PDF Files (may not implement all PDF features) 3.5mm Stereo Headphone and TV Outputs Removable Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery Battery Life (music) - up to 16 Hours Battery Life (video) - up to 5 Hours (on built-in LCD) Connects to a computer via USB 2.0 for charging and data transfer PC and Mac Compatible Minimum System Requirements - Windows ME, 2000, XP, Media Center, Mac OS X or higher and Linux (with mass storage device support) (For PlaysForSure - PC with Windows XP SP2 or higher, Windows Media Player 10 or higher, and USB 2.0) Unit Dimensions - 5.1 x 3 x 0.65 Unit Weight - 9.05 oz.
Customer Reviews:
The more I use it, the more I like it..........2007-12-22
First impressions of the 604 wifi were mixed. The construction is very sturdy but also rigid, I don't think it would survive any sort of drop onto a hard surface. Those looking for any kind of "keep in your pocket" mp3 player will be dissapointed, its heft and dimensions are too much for anything besides maybe a large jacket pocket.
Works great for playing mp3s and navigating through your music is very easy although a search function would have been nice.
Many reviews talk about the max sound being low and this is definitely true but it is mostly due to the cheap "disposable" ear buds that come with the product, a good pair of in ear monitors completely solve this problem.
The touch screen is nice and responsive.
I wasn't crazy about the internet browsing at fist(a major disappointment because it was a big reason I purchased it) but after learning the functions of the buttons on the right and figuring out how to adjust the zoom it becomes a much better experience. The wifi is slow to connect, doesn't grab anything but a strong signal and is overall pretty slow.
The screen is nice but the outermost layer(the touch surface) adds a adds a annoying "matte" like appearance to it, taking a lot away from what I think would otherwise be a very crisp picture.
At the price it is now (around 200) it really can't be beat, you could spring for the largest capacity ipod touch for double the price and almost 1/2 the storage and get a sleeker and probably better design, but for me at least, it wasn't worth the price considering dealing with itunes and a meager 16gig of storage.
Overall I am happy with the Archos, it does just about everything, just not perfectly.
Very Poor Quality Of USB Hardware Connection.......2007-12-22
The first time we opened it up, we were so frustrated it could not be recognized by any laptops with Windows XP.
1. Our laptops are good ones, which can run other USB2.0 devices with NO problems
2. Called technical support, he immediately told me it is a hardware problem and advised us to return to Amazon
3. We purchased this 604 WiFi from Amazon with condition "New"
4. We are surprised that this one seemed NOT being tested when leaving factory
5. Visiting Archos website, it has a place for RMA. This is good for consumers, but also implies that the quality problems are a LOT
6. An observation of the USB connector inside 604 Wi Fi, it is a very thin connector with a lot of pins with very fine pitch. As I am a cell phone hardware designer, I can see this might be a big problem (easil broken) in the long run
7 I am returning this product right away
Like most said "Great, but not perfect".......2007-12-17
It was a completely impulse buy on my part. I jumped on it when I saw the price of this thing, $199? I paid $250 for a 7 inch portable dvd player not long ago!
It took me about 30 minutes to figure out how to use all the buttons, and the addition of the touch screen makes it so much easier to navigate the different functions. I simply dragged and dropped all my video and mp3 files from my desktop to the video and music folders and it played back everything without a hiccup. I did have to purchase the cinema plugin from the Archos online store because some of my avi files could not play because of the AAC audio.
The sound of the mp3 seems flat comparing to my Creative Zen Micro using the same headphone (Sennheiser CX300). It also difficult to use the 604 as a mp3 player, it's bulky and heavy, you have to take it out of the case and your pocket to change any settings. I used the TV/LCD button to lock the unit once, and it really did, I have to remove the battery to reset the screen.
The battery life is also questionable. On a fully charged unit, the battery gauge is down one bar after 10 minutes (not even watching video), 30 minutes later it's down to half. While I did not make a complete test of the battery life, I did manage to finish watching a 2 and a half hour movie with still one bar left.
Also not thrill about the wifi capability since so far I could only connect to my own home network. I live in Manhattan and the unit could not find a free network to connect outside my home, in midtown NYC?
I hate to charge it with the usb cable because it's simply time consuming. I'm also buying the docking adapter so I don't have to find a pc to charge it when the battery ran out.
AFter all I'm happy with this purchase and would recommend it as an alternative to anyone who wants to buy the Apple iTouch, not just because I despice anything Apple or Mac, because I beleive it is a superior product in most aspects.
After thought - I just saw the price of the 605 30gb went down to $229 on Amazon, don't know if I should be getting that instead. I know the 605 has a higher res screen (800x480 vs 480x272)and was really impressed after playing with one at a local Sharper Image, but did not get a chance to compare the 2 screens head-to head. Also the 605 did not come with a browser ($30 extra, but supports Flash) and come with a non-removable battery.
Lack of flash support.......2007-12-17
This product is horrible. While the wifi does work well, it doesn't support flash ... which means it is almost useless to view any video or audio format on the web (think, for example, no youtube). While the sound quality is much better than the ipod, the unit freezes up at the slightest movement. In addition, the idea that you have to pay $40 to for software updates to use most audio and video formats is just poor business. Finally, unlike the ipod, the Archos has no software to organize your music files on a pc. Rather, you have to spend hours doing it with the windows explorer...and forget about the automatic updates for podcasts. Seriously, this was a complete waste of money. For the same money, by an ipod and enjoy.
not happy.......2007-12-13
First thing I like to mention is who pay who off. The review stated that u get 15 plus hrs of audio play. Not.... I am luck to get 8 hrs. Battery life is really sorry. I have not try placing any video on yet... I am totally disappointed in the system. Trying to sync music is adventure in itself. The system occasion freeze up for no apparent reason. It sounds good; the build in speaker system is very good. I don't feel that I will every buys an Archo product again
Product Description
Coby Electronics is amanufacturer of quality consumer electronics products designed to deliver outstanding performance for value conscious consumers who do not compromise on product performance. Coby incorporates new designs with innovative technologies to produce great looking and great performing consumer electronics products.PRODUCT FEATURES:Engineered with natural human factors for secure fit and maximum comfort in mind;New sleek and lightweight neckband design;High performance in-ear headphones;AM/FM receiver;Requires 2 x "AAA" size batteries (not included).
Amazon.com Product Description
The Coby CX-24 headphone sports radio is an excellent companion for your workout. With a sleek neckband design, the CX-24 lets you exercise comfortably without interfering with your movements. Ultra slim and lightweight, the radio runs on two "AAA" batteries.
The Coby CX-24 has an AM/FM receiver to help you find the best possible radio reception and high performance earphones to give you optimum sound. So whether you're in the gym lifting weights, out for a run or walk, or stretching out before or after a game, you can keep up with the latest news and traffic reports, follow your favorite sports teams, or just listen to whatever music station you're in the mood for.
Customer Reviews:
Mediocre sensitivity and sound quality.......2007-10-22
The sound quality of this product is not good. Reception fades in and out, except for the very strong stations, when wearing this while walking around.
decent.......2007-10-19
Not bad. The reception was fair enough. I needed cheap, safe radios for our work environment. Unfortunately they have no covers for the in-ear buds, so its not sanitary for going from one person to the next.
Sports AM/FM Headset radio .......2007-05-08
This is a very good product and the seller shipped quickly and sold a quality item.
Does not receive AM or FM signal .......2007-02-19
I live in the SF Bay Area where radio signals are strong. This product does not receive any AM or FM signal clear. Do not buy this product unless you want to use it as a paper weight.
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