... The draw bck is that it has digital rights protection and that stops you playing back on to other televisions; you can only watch it on the Archos if the DVD had the protection built in.
It is easy to set up to record TV or to watch it on TV, but I noticed it distorted images from my PACE ... Read review
(+) Great screen quality and size, built in speaker and stand. (-) The only downside is that it is fragile, and can be hard to get used to the on screen keyboard.
Advantages: Huge memory and easy navigation. 4.3" widescreen lcd display Disadvantages: Quite bulky and does not come with a good carry case
...only watch it on the Archos if the DVD had the protection built in.
It is easy to set up to record TV or to watch it on TV, but I noticed it distorted images from my PACE sattelite box. On other boxes and digital freeview it recorded and played back perfectly. The images andsound are clear.
The docking station has all of the sound and video connections you need for great stereo and visuals and there are ays to have dolby ... ...this as an MP3 player, but buy some better headphones than those supplied. The player shows the album art as well. You can search for music by artist, album, year, etc
If you have big pockets the bulk will not worry you and the battery lasted me around 14 hours listening to music and 5 hours watching video.
Overall this is a great bit of kit. Only drawback is the bulk, but that is outwayed by its capabilities.
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One of the main advantages of this PVR is that it has a 160GB hard drive, imagine what you can store on that. You need a separate docking station to record from the TV or sattelite box and it is an extra £69 unless you buy this from QVC, they include it.
Clearly the reason for purchasing this is to record and watch videos and you can record a huge number of DVDs on to it. The draw bck is that it has digital rights protection and that stops you playing back on to other televisions; you can only watch it on the Archos if the DVD had the protection built in.
It is easy to set up to record TV or to watch it on TV, but I noticed it distorted images from my PACE sattelite box. On other boxes and digital freeview it recorded and played back perfectly. The images andsound are clear.
The docking station has all of the sound and video connections you need for great stereo and visuals and there are ays to have dolby 5.1 as well.
You can also use this as an MP3 player, but buy some better headphones than those supplied. The player shows the album art as well. You can search for music by artist, album, year, etc
If you have big pockets the bulk will not worry you and the battery lasted me around 14 hours listening to music and 5 hours watching video.
Overall this is a great bit of kit. Only drawback is the bulk, but that is outwayed by its capabilities.
If you only need a hard drive then this is not for you as it is over £400. But if you want a PVR and more go for it.
Advantages: Clear picture,brilliant memory Disadvantages: Lots of hidden costs, Heavy, Too big to fit in pocket and more
...Good for travelling. However my archos also decided to freeze alot after about 4 months of having it. My friend says that his brother had the same thing and that archos were a bit dodgy. Its good if your rich and want to store films.Quite a big screen for its Quite complicated to use aswell. ...
bananamansarse 10.07.2007
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Advantages: Small, huge capacity (80gb) Disadvantages: Not much bundled with it, slow at times on the menu
I have been using the Archos 504 for a several months now. I initially was disappointed with the contents in the box (the 500 had everything and this had nothing but the usb cable). The reasoning from Archos (I was told by the sales person) is that everything other than the main section is an 'optional extra'. However, Archos are a great brand and the quality of the build is good too. No exception for the 504. A new coating on the screen, which means ... ...screen and the HD capacities are good too. I went for an 80gb and have yet to fill it!
Once I had bought the TV docking station (easy to fit/wire up) and the portable extra docking (for allowing my memory card reader to port into the 504 for transfering photos) I was set. The only disappointing bit of the TV docking was the recording is 640x480 (or there abouts) yet the output is HD quality. When watching films/tv shows on the TV the quality is ...
ecniv 06.03.2007
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Advantages: Price, option to buy plugins should you need them, compatibility, function and looks Disadvantages: Poor support, finish can wear easily
As part of the Generation 4 line of Archos Products, the Archos504 offers different storage capacities of 40GB, 80GB and 160GB.
There are a few things which need to be explored with this product, and there are others which need to be taken into ccount before purchasing the product.
The Archos504 is part of the Generation 4 line of models, which include the 404, 404camcorder, 604 and 604wifi. When comparing this product to others in the generation 4 range you will notice that this player is somewhat more chunkier than the other models, and this is because of the size of the Hard Drive which is set within it.
The 504 has exceptional standards when it comes to compatibility. Pretty much all the known popular formats will play and there are plugins available too. I will delve into that a bit more a bit further on in the review ...
MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, MS Windows XP Media Center Edition
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The ARCHOS 504 is the PMP with the biggest storage capacities of the Gen 4 range. Its bright and luminous 16/9 screen brings you the best portable video experience. PRODUCT FEATURES: Extreme capacity; Reads all standard video formats in full DVD resolution; DVD-quality video playback on TV with optional DVR Station; Records directly from TV in high-quality MPEG-4 with optional DVR station; Bright, 4.3" TFT screen with 16 million colors - ideal for watching videos and viewing photos; Extremely fast photo viewer with zoom, music and transition effects; Advanced Music player able to display track, artist, album, and album cover; Removable battery for extended viewing possibilities.
