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★★★★☆
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4.1

$230.00 - $407.99

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Pros

  • Simple controls (11)
  • Durable (7)
  • Versatile (7)
  • Great picture (6)
  • Comfortable to operate (5)
  • Great features (5)
  • Nice sound (5)
  • Good picture (4)
  • Good battery life (3)
  • Portable (3)
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Cons

  • Poor sound (3)
  • Poor sound quality (2)
  • Buggy and low volume (1)
  • Bulky (1)
  • Cannot copy out of unit (1)
  • Complicated to operate (1)
  • Difficult to load video (1)
  • Dvr sta should be includ (1)
  • Flash doesn't work well (1)
  • Freezes up (1)

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  • Travel (14)
  • Movies/short films (7)
  • Home (3)
  • Family (2)
  • Office (2)
  • Anywhere (1)
  • Archive (1)
  • Commuting (1)
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The Archos 704-WiFi Portable Media Player is the only Person Media Player (PMP) with a 7-inch touch-screen and full wireless capabilities. The new 704-WiFi presents the highest quality screen with 800x480 resolution and 5x7 dimensions?making it similar in size to a standard photograph.

The Archos 704-WiFi offers complete PMP features? video, music and photo playback?with full Internet access for surfing the Web and sending email. The new 704-WiFi features an 80GB hard drive with the capacity to store 100 hours of video, or about 70 DVD-quality movies, as well as two high-quality speakers for enhanced audio even without headphones. The 704-WiFi also supports video downloads from the new online stores of leading retailers, giving you the flexibility to enjoy your entertainment wherever you want, in your own place, on your own time.

The Archos 704-WiFi will change the way you access and experience entertainment - by moving your digital media library from your home computer to your big screen TV. For the first time, you will be able to unleash slideshows of the kids, new video downloads, and podcasts, and enjoy them on the bright 5x7 portable screen or the big screen in your living room - not from their desk chair. Digital Entertainment Moves from the PC to the TV.

Digital music, photos, personal video and podcast have been tied to the home computer? until now. The Archos DVR Station works easily with the company's new WiFi players to bridge the gap between the PC and the TV - Through the wireless home network.

The Archos DVR Station turns all Archos devices into portable digital video recorders that record video directly from the TV, DVD player or cable box.

The Archos 704-WiFi PMP with Exclusive 7-Inch Touch Screen and Wireless Internet Capabilities support the most video download stores for enjoying your favorite movies on your device, wherever you go.

Wide Touch screen - The Archos 704 WiFi features a wide, high resolution (800 x 480) 7-inch color touch screen that allows you to navigate through menus easily with a stylus or even a fingertip. The size of screen enables a great visual comfort.

WiFi - The integrated 802.11g wireless interface is perfect for those who want to access their media wherever they go, including surfing the Web2, 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.

Video player - The Archos 704 WiFi is the perfect companion for people on the move: its 40/80 GB* hard drive capacity allows you to store up to 50/100 movies1 encoded with a PC. Play them on the built-in 7-inch LCD color screen or playback on TV in high resolution up to 720 x 576 (DVD quality) with the DVR station. Play a large variety of video files, including MPEG-43, WMV5 and protected WMV5 and read MPEG-4 AAC/H.264 (.MP4 QuickTime files), MPEG-2, and VOB with optional software plug-ins (available on this website). The Archos 704 WiFi also offers many more functionalities such as slow motion, adjustable screen size, video editing and even a video bookmarking function.
* 1 GB = 1 billion bytes, formatted capacity is less.

Record TV or external video sources - Transform your Archos 704 WiFi into a Digital Video Recorder with the optional DVR station. Record TV or most video sources such as satellite/cable box, VCR, DVD4 player or camcorder in MPEG-43 format. Set up the DVR station by connecting it to the external video source; simply slot in your Archos and record instantaneously or make scheduled recordings with the included infrared receiver that controls the external video sources.

Turn your Archos into a camcorder - Record your personal videos. Archos allows you to transform your device into a camcorder:
- By connecting most digital cameras to your Archos 704 WiFi.
- By connecting the optional high resolution helmet camcorder to the ACHOS 704 WiFi.
The Archos 704 WiFi records video directly on its 40 GB hard drive in MPEG-43 format, up to VGA resolution (640 x 480).

Photo wallet - Transfer your photos directly from a digital camera with the USB 2.0 Host interface. Store and view up to 800,000 photos* (JPEG, PNG and BMP formats) and display slideshows with music and transition effect. Manage your files and folders directly on the device for a better mobility. Enjoy the large size of the screen and the cool sleek design of the product to display the Archos 704 WiFi in your living room and use as digital photo frame.
* On average; based on 3.5 mins/song & 64 kbits/s WMA, on 1000 kbits/s MPEG-4 audio/video encoding and 1h30/movie (for near DVD Quality), on JPEG, VGA.

Music Player - Store up to 40,000 songs* on the hard drive and play most popular music files such as MP3, WAV, WMA and protected WMA files.
Easily organize songs with the enhanced ARCLibrary and customize your view by artist, album, type of music, title, year, and create your playlists without having to use a computer.
Use the voice recorder to store notes quickly for a later use.
* On average; based on 3.5 mins/song & 64 kbits/s WMA, on 1000 kbits/s MPEG-4 audio/video encoding and 1h30/movie (for near DVD Quality), on JPEG, VGA.

Charge and sync - Charge your Archos 704 WiFi with the included power adapter. Purchase, download, subscribe to or rent protected video and music content from online stores on your PC, and, using the high-speed USB 2.0 interface, the Archos 704 WiFi will easily auto-synchronize this content with Windows Media Player 11 each time you connect it to your PC, or convert your Windows Media Player 11 library content to one of the many compatible formats (MP3, WMA, WAV, protected WMA, MPEG-43, WMV5 and protected Windows Media Video*).
* Microsoft WMV MP@ML (up to DVD resolution)

Specification Description
Model 500936, 501013, ARO500936
UPC 690590509368
Additional features WiFi (802.11g) connection. Optional Internet plug-in (Opera® Web browser and Adobe Flash® Player) for Web browsing, Touch screen
Additional formats supported PDF
Audio formats supported Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM); With optional software plug-ins (available for purchase at www.ar
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Battery Type Product
Benefits Store and play up to 100 movies, 800,000 photos or 45,000 songs¹Record your favorite TV shows/series directly on the 705 with th
Built-in clock Yes
Built-in memory 80GB
Cables Included Archos USB cable
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Lithium Ion
Color support Yes
Controls/Adjustments LCD backlight, brightness, contrast, gamma
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Entertainment your way.
Display Catalog Number 55027455
Display size (diagonal) 7 inches
Enclosure Color Silver
End Product Indicator Yes
Equalizer(EQ)/Customization 5 band equalizer
Features Compatible with MPEG-4², WMV², protected WMV², MPEG-2*, VOB*, H.264* video formatsCompatible with JPEG, PNG and BMP ph
ID3 tags support Yes
Included in the Box Archos 705 Wi-Fi Portable Media PlayerHeadphonesArchos USB cableUSB host adapterProtective pouchD
Inputs 1 x USB(USB High-Speed Device), 1 x USB/B Mini 5 pin(USB 2.0 Host), 1 x Barrel(Charger)
Integrated speaker(s) Yes
Mac system requirements Available USB 2.0 port
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Part Number 501013
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 369.99
Max resolution 800x480
Memory type Hard drive
Model 705 Wi-Fi
Number of songs (by encoding) Up to 100 Movies, 800,000 photos or 45,000 songs) based on 3.5 mins/song & 64kbits/s WMA, on 1000 kbits/s MPEG-4 audio/video encoding and 1h30/movie (
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Outputs 1 x USB(USB High-Speed Device), 1 x USB/B Mini 5 pin(USB 2.0 Host), 1 x Phone 1/8"(Heaadphone / AV)
PC interface supported USB
PC system requirements Windows ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Media CenterAvailable USB 2.0 port
Photo formats supported JPG, BMP, PNG
Playback modes Single, folder, normal, repeat, shuffle
Player Type Music, photos & videos
Power Device Lithium ion polymer battery
Product Depth 0.775
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer ¹On average; based on 3.5 minutes per song and 64kbps WMA, on 1,000kbps MPEG-4 A/V encoding and 1h30/movie (for near DVD quality), on JPEG, VGA.
Product Height 4.96
Product Type Hard drive
Product Weight 22
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 7.05
Rechargeable Yes
Size Pack
Sound output mode Stereo
Supported Languages English
Technology IR
Type High resolution TFT LCD, 16 million colors
Video formats supported MPEG-4 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution); WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution); With optional software plug-ins (available for purchase at www.archos.co

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Archos 705 80GB Hard Drive

$299.88

 
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$279.00

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★★★★★
5.0
My "ARCHOS"

"I really love my 705. Everytime I pull it out, everybody around me wants to know where they can get one. I'm the best advertisement that ARCHOS ever had. I would have one recommendation for future DVR products. - Bluetooth - How great a product would it be then?..." Read Full Review »

Jul 30, 2008 by Dannymono

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Locks up and low volume

"I installed all the plugins (not cheap) and the compatibility is good. I like the WebTV/Radio, tool. But, there are number of situations when the player locks up, volume is way low, can hardly hear it on maximum volume (even compared to my Archos 504 the maximum volume is much lower, and the 504 was already low). Cannot set brightness/gamma/contrast of the LCD, though it is possible on Archos 605 it is not possi..." Read Full Review »

Jun 21, 2008 by peter

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Jul 30 2008
Dannymono
Atlanta, Georgia
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Archos 705 80GB Hard Drive Review

My "ARCHOS"

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy Controls
  • Good Picture
  • Lightweight
  • Long Battery Life
  • More »

    Cons

  • Poor Sound

    Best Uses

  • Office
  • Travel

"I really love my 705. Everytime I pull it out, everybody around me wants to know where they can get one. I'm the best advertisement that ARCHOS ever had. I would have one recommendation for future DVR products. - Bluetooth - How great a product would it be then? "

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 21 2008
peter
Sydney
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $279.00

Archos 705 80GB Hard Drive Review

Locks up and low volume

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • many formats suported

    Cons

  • buggy and low volume

    Best Uses

  • Movies/Short Films

"I installed all the plugins (not cheap) and the compatibility is good. I like the WebTV/Radio, tool. But, there are number of situations when the player locks up, volume is way low, can hardly hear it on maximum volume (even compared to my Archos 504 the maximum volume is much lower, and the 504 was …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Apr 15 2008
joeuser
seattle, WA
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $279.00

Archos 705 80GB Hard Drive Review

Nice unit for the money.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Great Features
  • Nice screen size

    Cons

  • Cannot copy out of unit
  • Limited drag drop func

    Best Uses

  • Movies/Short Films
  • Travel

"Pro: Decent video resolution and nice 7" screen size. The unit is easy to learn and navigate. However, folks with big fingers it is probably better to use a stylus-type pen for the touch screen.



Con: I don't like using Windows Media Player 10 or higher to sync my video files. Although the drag a …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 14 2008
C in SM
Santa Monica, CA
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  • Casual user
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Price: $279.00

Archos 705 80GB Hard Drive Review

Nice mobile video device

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Difficult to load video
  • Poor Sound

    Best Uses

  • Family
  • Movies/Short Films
  • Travel

"I love the concept of the Archos 705, but there are some issues. For one, browsing the web has been problematic. You need to pay $20 for a plugin just to browse the web and I've been unable to get the device to finish the payment process. So, no internet. Also, the Archos content portal sometimes wi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 9 2007
Photo Phil
Reading, PA
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Archos 705 80GB Hard Drive Review

This little gem is just AWESOME

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Great Resoution
  • Nice Features
  • Simple to Use
  • Strong Construction
  • Well Organized

    Cons

  • DVR Sta should be includ

    Best Uses

  • Archive
  • Display
  • Home
  • In car entertainment
  • Photographs

"This is a must have for movie buffs, digital photographers, and gadget collectors. I am a photographer, and this is one of the best purchases I have made in the last year. Not only can I use it to D/L my mem cards on the road and thus not needing to drag my laptop along, but I can also allow my clie …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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