Price range: £20.96
What is it: Portable video player with up to 160GB hard drive
What we think: Measurable bulk and pricey 160GB version aside, it's an awesome AV performer
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 December 2006
Tags: archos technology, kit, gui, station
We like:
Available in 40GB, 80GB and 160GB capacities; gorgeous 109mm (4.3-inch) widescreen; decent choice of accessory options; can record audio and video with the optional kit; has a removable battery; nice tactile controls and sophisticated interface; lets you view photos and listen to music simultaneously; compatible with subscription services and a variety of video formats; excellent photo viewer; decent rated battery life
We don't like:
Bulky; must purchase separate kit to record audio/video; must purchase separate kit to get a power adaptor; weak bundled accessories; proprietary USB cable; no kickstand; not easy to operate blindly
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Measurable bulk and pricey 160GB version aside, the do-it-all Archos 504 is an awesome AV performer
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