- AAC Playback: Yes
- AVI Playback: Yes
- Audio Line-In Interface: No
- Bluetooth: No
- Built-In Microphone: Yes
- Built-In Radio: No
- Colour Display: Yes
- Compact Flash Card: No
- Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB): No
- Direct Radio Recording: No
- Display Technology: TFT Display
- MP3 Playback: Yes
- MPEG4 Playback: Yes
- Memory Stick: No
- Multimedia Card: No
- OGG Playback: No
- Photo Viewer: Yes
- Screen Size in Inches: 4.3
- Secure Digital Card: No
- Smart Media Card: No
- Storage Capacity in MB: 40960
- Storage Medium: Hard Disc Drive
- WAV Playback: Yes
- WMA Playback: Yes
- WMV Playback: No
- xD-Picture Card: No
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Technical Details
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
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.
Product Description
ARCHOS 504 PMP 40GB UK
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
The device worked straight away (well I had to charge it) and was so easy to use that I didn't bother with the instructions. I've already got a dvd ripper on my computer and that saves it in .avi format that works without the need for all the extra plugins. The plug ins are a bit of a rip off and should be included with the product that I payed for.
Anyway, very easy, fairly compact, brilliant sound, picture and build quility, can't fault the product but the plug ins are bad. If your going to buy one I would recomend that you get the 80gb one like I got or the 120gb one becouse I filled up over 40gb with all my stuff and i'm bound to get more that will want to go on. If you have your films in .avi format thats good, but if not get some software that will save it in that, plus anouther note, .mpeg to .avi converters files don't work on the 504 if thats a problem for you.
Overall, buy the product but don't think that the price your paying to get it is the overall price, add in all the extras aswell, dvr station, plug ins, screen protectors / cases and what not.
Anyway, very easy, fairly compact, brilliant sound, picture and build quility, can't fault the product but the plug ins are bad. If your going to buy one I would recomend that you get the 80gb one like I got or the 120gb one becouse I filled up over 40gb with all my stuff and i'm bound to get more that will want to go on. If you have your films in .avi format thats good, but if not get some software that will save it in that, plus anouther note, .mpeg to .avi converters files don't work on the 504 if thats a problem for you.
Overall, buy the product but don't think that the price your paying to get it is the overall price, add in all the extras aswell, dvr station, plug ins, screen protectors / cases and what not.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
This really is a great device. Only problem I have is I have bought the 40gb thinking that I could change the 2.5" HDD for a bigger one once I filled it. Unfortunately that is not the case. If you change the drive, the Archos 504 just keeps going in to HDD recovery mode. It lets you format it, but will not recognise the drive even if you copy all the old files over to the drive. Apparently the size/type of disk is locked into the ROM of the device and it fails to work if you replace the drive. Cannot find any way around this. For this reason, think carefully before going for the 40gb version as 80gb or 160gb is probably a better option.
Great device otherwise.
Great device otherwise.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
I spend hours and hours researching what bit of kit to buy and after much deliberation I can confirm that this is the best sub £400 portable media player on the market. Love it.
Pro's: Screen is big enough and high res enough to comfortably watch a feature length film on. That's got to be the number one priority. Storage wise, the 40 or 160 GB options available on amazon still make this a better buy than the 604. I've put mine through lots of use and it hasn't let me down once. No freezing or rebooting, it's as reliable as my fridge (I downloaded the latest firmware from day one which might have helped that). You can read pdf's on it as well so if you're stuck in an airport you can alternate your episodes of 24 or Lost by catching up with all those interesting papers you come across at work but never have the time to read them.
Cons: No tactile / relief on any of the keys plus no luminous markings so very difficult to use in the dark. Menus are a bit quirky; creating a playlist is a real pain. Nothing that makes you want to throw it out the window though.
Workarounds: Buy a mains USB Charger and a cigar lighter USB charger (around [...] each) to keep the battery topped up while you're away from your PC. Download the optional codecs from day one ... add their price into your purchasing decision as you'll only be putting off the inevitable.
Summary: Plenty of storage, high res large screen and reliable. That's my big three and this gets 5 stars for being top notch in all of those.
Pro's: Screen is big enough and high res enough to comfortably watch a feature length film on. That's got to be the number one priority. Storage wise, the 40 or 160 GB options available on amazon still make this a better buy than the 604. I've put mine through lots of use and it hasn't let me down once. No freezing or rebooting, it's as reliable as my fridge (I downloaded the latest firmware from day one which might have helped that). You can read pdf's on it as well so if you're stuck in an airport you can alternate your episodes of 24 or Lost by catching up with all those interesting papers you come across at work but never have the time to read them.
Cons: No tactile / relief on any of the keys plus no luminous markings so very difficult to use in the dark. Menus are a bit quirky; creating a playlist is a real pain. Nothing that makes you want to throw it out the window though.
Workarounds: Buy a mains USB Charger and a cigar lighter USB charger (around [...] each) to keep the battery topped up while you're away from your PC. Download the optional codecs from day one ... add their price into your purchasing decision as you'll only be putting off the inevitable.
Summary: Plenty of storage, high res large screen and reliable. That's my big three and this gets 5 stars for being top notch in all of those.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great travelling companion
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. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2010 by Clive J. Thorne
An Invaluable Box of Tricks
With its solid, brushed metal case to it's prominant hi-res display, this device just oozes appeal. The rocker buttons are reliable although using them to navigate through some... Read more
Published on 23 May 2009 by S. Porter
archos 504 is one of the most amazing mp4s ever made till the 5th...
i was given the archos504 one year ago for christmas and i watched the tailers on it. it gave my tv a run for its money and so i put some high quality videos on it. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2008 by freaky juls
Fill In Product
Compared to an iPod, the Archos is an inferior product; the file formats are very limited, navigation is clunky, management of files (on PC) a pain and transfer from PC to device a... Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2007 by SC
Misleading Product name
The player seems good so far but the product name seems highly misleading as I have to pay 39.98 if i want to be able to play any of my videos. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2007 by russell jones
Very good
I've had my 504 for a few weeks now and I am very pleased with it. I bought it primarily as a digital photo album, a task it performs brilliantly. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2007 by ChrisG
could do so much more
The archos works fine as hard drive storage for your camera. As a mulitmedia device its hard work all the way. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2007 by M. Cox
Dont tell everyone but..........
Having bought the Archos 504 i was anxious about its ability ability to show ripped dvd's. Well my anxiety was unfounded as with the little help of some easily downloaded software... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2006 by Amanda Fillingham
WOW!!!!!!!
Im 14 and just recived this amazing gift with a video ipod and the dvr station and i am totally amazed. Read more
Published on 25 Dec 2006 by Ricky jones
Lovely device, but a bit disappointed
I got my 40GB Archos 504 today. The device is lovely and feels perfect. It comes with a nice snug carry case and some headphones. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2006 by C. Grant GT Ltd
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