Archos 704 WiFi Review
Specifications
Capacity: 40 GB* Hard Drive to store up to 50 Movies1, 400,000 photos1 or 20,000 songs1 80 GB* Hard Drive to store up to 100 Movies1, 800,000 photos1 or 40,000 songs1
Display: 7'' TFT Touchscreen, 800x480 pixels
Video playback**: MPEG-42 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution)
WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution).
With optional software plug-ins(available for purchase on this web site):
- H.264 up to DVD resolution and AAC sound.
- MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound.
Audio playback**: Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM).
With optional software plug-ins (available for purchase on this web site):
- AAC3 stereo audio files
- AC3 stereo sound files
Photo viewer***: JPEG, BMP, PNG
Transfer your photos directly from your digital camera
PDF viewer: Reads PDF documents. May not implement all PDF features.
Video recording4: Via the optional DVR Station or DVR Travel Adapter.
Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM to MPEG-4 SP files with ADPCM stereo sound, VGA resolution (640 x 480)@ 30 or 25 f/s, in AVI format.
Audio recording: Via the optional DVR Travel Adapter or DVR Station: stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format.
Interfaces: USB 2.0 High-Speed Device (compatible 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)
Connections: WiFi (802.11g) connection (OperaTM Browser for web browsing4)
3.5 mm mini jack for headphones or TV output (PAL & NTSC)
DC-in to connect power adapter/charger
Mini B for USB 2.0 computer connection
Mini A for USB 2.0 host connection
Docking connectors to connect DVR Station and other Archos accessories.
Battery life: Music playback time: up to 25 hours5.
Video playback time: up to 5.5 hours5 on built-in LCD
Power source: Internal: Removable Lithium-Ion Polymer battery.
External: Power adapter/charger.
Scalability: Download firmware updates from www.archos.com
Dimensions & weight: Approx. 182 x 128 x 20 mm ; 7.05" x 4.96" x 0.78" - foldout arm-stand
Approx. 630 gr.; 22oz
Package includes: ARCHOS 704-WiFi, headphones, USB 2.0 cable, USB 2.0 host adapter, DVR Station saddle, 2 styli, remote control, power adapter/charger, protective pouch, QSG, legal and safety notice.
Minimum system requirements: For PC: Windows ME, 2000, XP, Media Center, Vista; Macintosh®: OS X or higher (with USB Mass Storage Class support), Linux (with mass storage device support), USB port.
For PlaysForSureTM video and subscription services: PC with Windows® XP SP 2 or higher, Windows® Media Player 10 or higher, USB 2.0 port.