Typical price: £270
What is it: Portable video player with integrated Wi-Fi and 30GB hard drive
What we think: Great video playback, Web surfing and other useful features, but the sluggish processor keeps the experience from being totally satisfying
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Reviewed on: 1 December 2006
Tags: archos technology, digital camera, accessories, scroll
We like:
Access to the Web and email; good touchscreen experience; vibrant widescreen display; can record audio and video with the optional kit; has a removable battery, a built-in speaker and a built-in kickstand; sophisticated interface; can view photos and listen to music simultaneously; compatible with subscription services; durable and compact for its screen size; excellent photo viewer; can be used as a wireless file server
We don't like:
Limited to 30GB; must purchase separate kit to record audio/video and to get power adapter; must purchase plug-ins for certain types of video files; weak bundled accessories; proprietary USB cable; not easy to operate blindly; sluggish processor; nowhere to store stylus without case; cannot listen to music and surf Web simultaneously; battery takes a major hit when using Wi-Fi
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The do-everything Archos 604 WiFi is completely stacked with great video playback, Web surfing and other useful features, but the sluggish processor keeps the experience from being totally satisfying
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