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Archos 604 30GB Wi-Fi, Ultra-Slim Portable Digital Media Player and Recorder (50872)

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Product Features and Technical Details

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 40 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

Technical Details

Model number: Archos 604
Item number: 500872
Capacity: 30 gigabyte hard drive with up to 85 movies, 300,000 photos, or 15,000 songs
Display: 4.3-inch TFT LCD screen, 480 x 272 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio, over 16 million colors
Video playback: MPEG-4 (ASP at L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution), WMV (MP at ML, up to DVD resolution); With optional software plug-ins: H.264 up to DVD resolution and AAC sound, MPEG-2 up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound
Audio playback: Stereo MP3 decoding at 30-320 kbps CBR and VBR, WMA, protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM); With optional software plug-ins: AAC3 music files, AC3 stereo sound files
Photo viewer: JPEG, BMP, PNG
PDF viewer: Reads PDF, may not implement all PDF features
Video recording: Via optional DVR station; record in MPEG-4 SP with ADPCM stereo sound, resolution VGA (640x480) at 30 or 25 fps, in AVI format
Audio recording: Voice recording through built-in microphone; Via the optional DVR travel adapter or DVR Station: stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format
Wireless capability: Wi-Fi enabled
Interfaces: USB 2.0 high-speed device (compatible with 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) (with optional docking adapter)
Connections: 3.5 millimeter stereo headphone mini-jack and TV output (AV cable sold separately); Dedicated connectors to connect optional adapters and DVR station
Battery type: Internal removable rechargeable lithium-ion polymer
Battery life: Up to 16 hours of music, up to 5 hours of video
Scalability: Dowloadable firmware updates from www.archos.com
Minimum system requirements: For PC: Windows ME, 2000, XP, Media Center, Macintosh: OS X or higher (with USB Mass Storage Class support), Linux (with mass storage device support), USB port; For PlaysForSure video and subscription services: PC with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows Media Player 10 or higher, USB 2.0 port
Power source: Charged via computer through USB port; via optional docking adapter or DVR station; via optional power charger
Dimensions: 5.1 x 3 x 0.65 inches (W x H x D)
Weight: 9.05 ounces
Color: Silver
What's in the box: Archos 604 digital media player, 1 x dedicated USB 2.0 cable, 1 x pair stereo headphones, 1 x DVR station adapter, 1 x protective case, quick start guide, legal and safety notices

Product Description

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.

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.

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.

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.

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