Review summaries for Archos 704 from expert mp3 player reviewers.
Audio:
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Interface:
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Battery:
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the audio quality was good
Archos 704 WiFi:CNet
The bottom line: The Archos 704 WiFi multimedia player looks amazing on paper, but the Web browsing isn't quite smooth enough. Still, as a video player it succeeds: the large screen size makes it ideal for planes, trains, and automobiles, though it's too big to be an everyday music player.
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the audio quality was good"
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The PVP offers a good viewing angle, and A/V recordings are very high quality."
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You'll also have to pay extra to get the hardware required to use the recording features."
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The touch screen is responsive to fingers or a stylus, and the player's WiFi features add lots of versatility."
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The brushed-aluminum 704 is controlled almost exclusively via the ample (7-inch) touch screen, which responds to your fingers or the included stylus."
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it's plenty bright enough with a very good viewing angle, though the matte finish (likely an effect from the touch screen's protective film) detracts slightly from the overall sharpness."
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The removable battery is a nice touch"
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respectable video and photo performance"
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smooth video playback"
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the built-in video codec support isn't as broad as it should be (additional codecs cost extra)."
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Huge, sharp, bright TFT screen"
adjustable screen size
Archos 704 WiFi:DigitalTrends
The integrated 802.11g wireless interface is perfect for those who want to access their media wherever they go, including surfing the Web, sending and receiving email from Web-based mail applications, and connecting the device to a home network to transfer files or play content directly from the network.
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The integrated 802.11g wireless interface is perfect for those who want to access their media wherever they go, including surfing the Web, sending and receiving email from Web-based mail applications, and connecting the device to a home network to transfer files or play content directly from the network."
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adjustable screen size"
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offers many more functionalities such as slow motion, adjustable screen size, video editing and even a video bookmarking function"
The Archos 704 WiFi multimedia player looks amazing on paper
MP3.com: Features - Archos 704 WiFi:MP3.com
The 704's sheer size will keep it from being your primary everyday A/V player, but it's definitely a versatile option for business travelers and backseat passengers who don't need the full laptop experience or expense. Archos' strategy of requiring optional accessories to access the recording features is a sound one, and it keeps the base list price to $549.99. But they could have included broader built-in video codec support instead of charging extra for the ability to play some common video...
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Using the optional recording kit was a breeze, and recordings looked very good."
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the audio quality was good"
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The brushed-aluminum 704 is controlled almost exclusively via the ample (7-inch) touch screen, which responds to your fingers or the included stylus."
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the headphone output is capable of driving higher-end headphones reasonably well."
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The touch screen is responsive, and the
icon-based menus are utilitarian-looking and easy to navigate."
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we found the 704 to offer respectable video and photo performance"
various audio and video formats
Archos 704 WiFi Multimedia Player Review:CoolTechZone
Audio quality was good as well with great sound output from the integrated speakers. The video playback is absolutely amazing with slow motion, adjustable screen size and a video bookmarking function.
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the audio quality is superb, and so is video playback."
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Audio quality was good as well with great sound output from the integrated speakers."
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the audio, video and photo performance was great."
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The video playback is absolutely amazing with slow motion, adjustable screen size and a video bookmarking function."
the icon-based menus are utilitarian-looking and easy to navigate.
Archos 704 WiFi (40GB):Cnet.com
Using the optional recording kit was a breeze, and recordings looked very good. The brushed-aluminum 704 is controlled almost exclusively via the ample (7-inch) touch screen, which responds to your fingers or the included stylus.
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Using the optional recording kit was a breeze, and recordings looked very good."
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the icon-based menus are utilitarian-looking and easy to navigate."
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The brushed-aluminum 704 is controlled almost exclusively via the ample (7-inch) touch screen, which responds to your fingers or the included stylus."
Touch-screen functionality
Archos 704 Mobile DVR Review:TechRadar.com
I really, really wanted to like this, but the 704 will have you pining for an iPod Video in minutes
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The menus are fluid, easy to understand, and pretty nice to use."
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Touch-screen functionality"
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Touchscreen could be the work of Satan."
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One smart feature about the battery is that it's removable"
The screen itself is reasonably sharp
Archos 704 WiFi:PCAuthority
The screen itself is reasonably sharp, and images appear vibrant and detailed.
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The screen itself is reasonably sharp"
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The screen itself is reasonably sharp, and images appear vibrant and detailed."
audio output was poor and tinny, with little to offer in the low-to-midrange frequencies.
Archos 704 WiFi:Computershopper.com
The version of Opera included on the device does not support Java applets or Macromedia's popular Flash video format, making it incompatible with many popular Web sites. Copying files to the PVP is just as simple: Once connected via USB, Windows XP and Vista PCs will automatically recognize the Archos 704 and sync the media folders of your choice. Battery life for the Archos 704 was extremely impressive.
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audio output was poor and tinny, with little to offer in the low-to-midrange frequencies."
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gorgeous 7-inch touch-screen display, sharp video playback"
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videos and photos look sharp; plus, the Archos 704 has a built-in stand that makes tabletop viewing easy."
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Battery life for the Archos 704 was extremely impressive."
there are no controls on the unit itself-- everything is handled through a touch-screen interface.
Front and center on the 704 WiFi is a very nice 7-inch widescreen display capable of 800 x 480 resolution.
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Audio comes from a pair of built-in stereo speakers that sound good and provide acceptable volume levels"
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Audio comes from a pair of built-in stereo speakers that sound good and provide acceptable volume levels,"
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Front and center on the 704 WiFi is a very nice 7-inch widescreen display capable of 800 x 480 resolution."
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there are no controls on the unit itself-- everything is handled through a touch-screen interface."
This player is compatible with a large variety of video files, including MPEG-4 and WMV.
Archos 704 Wi-Fi Portable Media Player:CircuitCity
The integrated 802.11g wireless interface is perfect for those who want to access their media wherever they go, including surfing the Web, sending and receiving email from Web-based mail applications, and connecting the device to a home network to transfer files or play content directly from the network. This player is compatible with a large variety of video files, including MPEG-4 and WMV.
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The integrated 802.11g wireless interface is perfect for those who want to access their media wherever they go, including surfing the Web, sending and receiving email from Web-based mail applications, and connecting the device to a home network to transfer files or play content directly from the network."
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This player is compatible with a large variety of video files, including MPEG-4 and WMV."
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If you want a portable video player - as opposed to a music player on which to watch occasional video content - we can't see what else you'd choose."
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Archos has come up with a quality portable video player that additionally does lots of other useful things."
Large, high-quality screen
Archos 704 Wi-Fi:T3
A fully-loaded mobile movie player
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Large, high-quality screen"
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It's terrific for video and audio and the web browser is extremely handy."
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a mobile internet tablet with portable video playing gravy."
