Typical price: £281
What is it: Large screen, 40GB portable video player with Wi-Fi support
What we think: An impressive big-screened portable media player with an exciting range of features but it needs some software tweaks before we'd wholeheartedly recommend it
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 May 2007
Tags: archos, media player, dvd player, wi fi
We like:
Large screen; smooth video playback; good recording quality; Web browser
We don't like:
Web browser not compatible with all sites; recording dock costs extra; need to purchase plugs-in to play some common file types
You might also need:
Headphones
CNET UK judgement:
The 704 Wi-Fi impresses with its large and clear screen, smooth video playback and interesting Wi-Fi features. With a few software tweaks, this could be a truly great player – as it is, it's just a very good one
Latest user reviews
February 28, 2008
Posted by: gerry c
"Avoid at all costs"
October 14, 2007
Posted by: Kirkcaldy Ronnie
"I want to like it, but I don't"
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