Archos 704 vs 604: Photos, Video and Specs
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brainopera
Archos Novice
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Joined: Fri Feb 23, 2007 5:51 am
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Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:52 am 
Hello all, I just received the Archos 704, together with the DVR station and the Helmet Cam. Apparently there's a launch date of March 15th, after which the embargo would be lifted and I'd be able to post a full (probably video) review.
For now let's just say that the web browser won't be the main reason why you'd be using the Wifi feature for. ;)
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Tramp
Archos Expert
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Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:01 pm
Nice one brainopera, can't wait for the review
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Reppu
Archos User
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Location: Madrid
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Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:22 am
Ad hoc connection? I hope so...
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anthony99
Archos User
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Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:34 pm
whats a ad hoc connection when its at home!
any sign of java/flash
if it had that id defo get an 80gb one to wipe the floor with the ipod
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brainopera
Archos Novice
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Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:51 pm
No ad-hoc connection that I could see of, though that's a great idea since Archos has made their software open source. You can connect to one another units if you're on the same network though... using the Windows File Sharing (SAMBA).
Web browser speed doesn't seem that great... I don't have a 604 to compare with, but it take a while to load pages and by the time you have 3 tabs opened, it crawls. I wonder if there's a way to check processor speed.
No Java, No Flash. Wish it were true.
I get this weird problem of the screen turning all white whenever I plug the device in. This means that to watch a video or do anything at all, I have to unplug it. Perhaps my unit's defective, or it's a bug. Is this a common issue on the 604 as well?
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anthony99
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Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:46 pm
well im a little gutted!
i would have bought this if it had at least flash/java support
think il be waiting for a 80gb 804 wifi with flash/java support
archos pull your finger out please! make it so
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XSportSeeker2
Archos Novice
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Joined: Thu Dec 28, 2006 3:33 am
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Sat Mar 03, 2007 1:33 am
After reading the post... I guess it's not worth making the shift right now (I have an Archos 604)... but i liked very much what they did to the buttons.
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Manny
Archos Novice
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Sun Mar 04, 2007 6:37 am
It's official! It's now being sold in North America (Canada & USA) for $549 for an 80 GB 704 Wifi!
http://hotmp3gear.com/Archos%20704wifi.htm
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satcruiser555
Archos Novice
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Sun Mar 04, 2007 6:56 am
Just returned my 3 week old 604 wifi to Sams club since I had purchased the 704 two days ago. It will arrive on Friday and I will post a review.
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XSportSeeker2
Archos Novice
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Sun Mar 04, 2007 10:05 pm
Still, no news on the official website yet... wonder why.
Not shure about those speaker, but unless they deliver a considerable higher sound than 604, maybe it would've been better if they just get rid of it.
I mean, it would've been sexier if they made the screen take up all the front space...
Next step for me is buying a small DVD player to watch stuff in my bedroom.. I'm too lazy to rip every single DVD I have. :P
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