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6.2 out of 10

Archos 504

First seen: 27 october 2006

Information found in: from 38 sources in 24 countries.

Best Price: 259.99 USD

  • User Score (156)
    7.6 7.6 from 156 reviewers
  • Expert Score (6)
    7.5 7.5 from 6 reviewers
  • Ease of use (3)
    6.1 6.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Sound quality (4)
    5.8 5.8 from 4 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • capacity storage, large bright screen, the screen is big, i love the capacity, nice styling
  • large sized, screen turn black, long time to charge, better then any laptop, ac3 sound
  • Video player The ARCHOS 504 is the PMP with the biggest storage capacities of the Gen 4 range. Available in 80 and 160GB * versions, The ARCHOS 504 can store up to 200 movies encoded with a PC and its bright and luminous 16/9 screen brings you the best portable video experience. Watch movies or music clips on the built-in 4.3" TFT widescreen 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, …

Archos 504

The Archos 504 is available in 40GB, 80GB, and 160GB capacities, it has 4.3-inch wide screen; a choice of accessory options is available, can record audio and video with the optional kit; has a removable battery, tactile controls and sophisticated interface, that lets you view photos and listen to music simultaneously .

Features

The features are Digital AV player, Digital audio player and Voice recorder. It also have External HDD function, Digital video player, File transfer oper…

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Archos 504

The Archos 504 is available in 40GB, 80GB, and 160GB capacities, it has 4.3-inch wide screen; a choice of accessory options is available, can record audio and video with the optional kit; has a removable battery, tactile controls and sophisticated interface, that lets you view photos and listen to music simultaneously .

Features

The features are Digital AV player, Digital audio player and Voice recorder. It also have External HDD function, Digital video player, File transfer operation, Digital photo viewer and Hi-Speed USB. The TFT is 4.3 inches color, The screen can be controled such as brightness, zoom out, auto slide show, zoom in, The format that have been supported by this player is JPEG, BMP, PNG, WMA, AC-3, WAV, PCM, ADPCM, MP3, AAC, The package including audio / video output, headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Lithium polymer Rechargeable Internal and Stereo headphones, USB cable and Carrying pouch.

Review Summary

The Archos 504 is not just another pretty face when it comes to MP3 players and Apple killers. This unit hit the ground running, along with the rest of the 04 series players from Archos. This machine is available with stunning storage capacities of 40 GB, 80 GB, and 160 GB. The size of the display is an unheard of 4.3 inches. The size of the screen is larger than most of today’s digital cameras. The unit itself weighs in at 315 grams. The overall dimensions are 13 x 2.3 x 7.8 (W x D x H) centimeters, making this a relatively bulky unit to manage. Some of the key features such as its digital photo viewer, along with video player capabilities more than make up for the bulkiness.

Some of the other features for the Archos 504 include an external Hard Drive capability, as well as a voice recorder. The unit interfaces with your PC using Hi-Speed USB 2.0 technology allowing for lightning fast transition of your files to and from computer. Some of the formats supported for the 504 include BMP, PNG, and JPEG for your digital prints. WMV, and MPEG’s 2, 3, and 4 are supported for digital video clarity. Sound formats supported include WAV, WMA, AC-3, AAC, and MP3. With so many features and accessories available for this unit, the price must be ridiculously high, right? Actually, the 40GB unit sells for L499, the 80 GB sells for L699 and the 160GB unit is a bit pricey at L850. Then when you factor in the different accessories such as a DVR travel kit, which is around L90. Also, you have different audio and video recording equipment that you can purchase. When you compare the cost of the unit against the performance factors and the different attributes that this unit has, then it is clearly stated that “You get what you pay for.”

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Reviews of Archos 504

  1. Archos 504

    Reviewer: Mp3.com
    27 October 2006
    Overall 8
    8.3
     

    Measurable bulk and pricey 160GB version aside, the do-it-all Archos 504 is an awesome A/V performer. Read more

  2. Archos 504 Portable Media Player

    Reviewer: AVguide
    30 December 2008

    With digital audio, video, and pictures omnipresent in our lives, portable media players provide a handy way to enjoy and share multimedia collections. Archos is a French company that has built some innovative portables, and its new Archos 504 is a high-performance player that shows just how versatile this new breed of device can be. Read more

  1. Reviewer: SallyP, CompareStorePrices
    12 March 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I started with a 402 Gmini - loved it so much that I moved on to 504. Can`t live without it - great way of listening to music on the go, watching videos when time allows, showing photos to friends - great screen resolution. All great for keeping kids quiet!!!!!! My teenage son is also hooked on Archos. Docking station also brilliant - allows access to and from tv - all seamless and easy Read more

  2. Good PVP Great Support

    Reviewer: DealTime UK
    21 February 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I purchased this unit from a seller on e-bay in October of 2007. My 504 is an 80Gig unit, re manufactured, and I paid $180 for it. A few months after using it sound no longer played through the external speaker or headset jack. I wrote Archos tech support and within 2 days I had a reply with some suggestions for fixing the problem. I replied that it didn't work and the next day I had a reply from Archos with more suggestions. One more e-mail and they sent me an RMA to... Read more

  3. I'm perfectly happy with my 504

    Reviewer: Amazon
    29 November 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Ever since Walter Mossberg wrote a favorable review of an Archos PMP several years ago in the Wall Street Journal I have been interested in buying one of these players. I lucked out and bought a used one from a local fellow who owned three Archos PMPs, his model 504 being the oldest, which was why he was selling it. He obligingly powered it up and played samples of music and video and I was satisfied. I use it to enjoy music and videos when I travel and also to record... Read more

  4. Great travelling companion

    Reviewer: Amazon
    7 March 2010
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This review is from: Archos 504 - 40GB Portable Multimedia Player (Electronics) Having spent a few years on the road through work, this has been a much appreciated companion when the alternative entertainment has been limited or non-existent. Very reliable and efficient Read more

  5. Archos 504: Great player with short battery stamina

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    7 February 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
    Ease of use 6
    6.0
    Sound quality 6
    6.0
     

    Summary: Player that is more suited for indoors use rather than for use on the go Read more

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