Archos 404 30GB Digital Media Player and Recorder

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Archos 404 30GB Digital Media Player and Recorder
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Archos 404 30GB Overview

Sure to be at the top of your travel checklist, the Archos 404 Pocket Digital Media Player and Recorder boasts a 30GB disk for all your digital media needs. It is able to record and play back regular TV as well as DVD movies, VHS, and cable/satellite video. It can also play back any movie in MPEG-4, protected/WMV, MPEG-4 AAC/H.2643 (.MP4 QuickTime files), MPEG-2, and VOB file formats. The 404 also serves as a portable digital music player and much more including digital image storage and viewing. The 404 is ideal for those who want to carry around all their digital entertainment without the hassle of lugging around a laptop.

The available 404 DVR Station, with its plethora of A/V inputs and outputs, allows you to connect the 404 to any TV or audio/video device for playback and recording. Wow your friends with photo slideshows, or impress your boss with a DVD quality video presentation easily with the 404.

Upwards and onwards seems to be the motto at Archos as they continue to raise the bar with each and every personal media player they produce, and the 404 is no exception. So pick up an Archos 404 today and take all your media with you wherever you go.

30GB Capacity
The 404's large drive allows you to store thousands of media files, such as movies, recorded TV programs, music, pictures and more.
TV/VCR/DVD/Cable/Satellite Recording
With the available DVR Station, the 404 can record from any connected source including DVD, TV, Satellite and even digital camcorders. Bring and watch your TV and movies wherever you go. You can even schedule the 404 to find and record the programs that interest you.
Video Playback
Playing back DVD quality video with CD stereo sound, it's like having a home theater that fits in your hand.
MP3 Music Player
Store, manage and play all your favorite digital tunes in MP3, WMA, and WAV format.
Voice Recorder
Recording notes, lectures, or reminders is as easy as pressing the record button and talking into the built-in microphone.
Photo Wallet
Whether showing a slide show of personal pictures to your friends or doing a business presentation, it is perfect for storing and displaying digital images.
Data Storage
You can back up your system and store important data with it, which acts as an external drive.
3.5" Color LCD Monitor
The clear, high-quality, color LCD makes it easy to navigate and enjoy your personal media files.

Archos 404 30GB Specs

Performance
Capacity
30GB
Expansion Slot
No
Battery Life
Not Specified By Manufacturer
LCD
3.5" 4:3 TFT
Player/Recorder
Video
Playing: MPEG-4, Protected/WMV, MPEG-4 AAC/H.264 (.MP4 QuickTime files), MPEG-2, and VOB
Recording: MPEG-4
Audio
MP3, WAV, and protected/WMA (AAC3 and AC3 with optional software plug-in)
Photo Viewer
JPEG, BMP, PNG
Convenience
Voice Recorder
Yes
FM Tuner
No
FM Recording
No
Data Storage
Yes
Digital Card Slot
No
Built-In Speaker
Yes
Connectors
Computer Interface
USB 2.0
A/V Inputs
Requires DVR Station
A/V Outputs
Requires DVR Station
Other Ports
No
Power
AC
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Battery
Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery
Charger
USB, Available AC Adapter
General
System Requirements
PC: Windows ME, 2000, XP or higher
Mac: Mac OS v.10.3.9
Linux: with mass storage device support.
PlaysForSureTM: PC with Windows XP SP2 or higher and Windows Media Player 10 or higher - USB 2.0 interface (compatible USB 1.1).
Video System
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Upgradeable Firmware
Yes
Size (WxHxD)
3.9 x 3 x 0.6" (100 x 78 x 15mm)
Weight
6.8 oz (190g)

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