2006-09-01
Archos Announces Generation-4 Portable Media Players
Today Archos, grandaddy of the portable media player category, introduced five new fourth-generation media players.Coming in early September (and available now for preorder) is the 30GB Archos 604 (right picture), which Mike Kobrin has previewed already. This is Archo's followup to the AV500, which Mike loved. It'll have a 4.3-inch screen, a removable battery, and a kickstand. But some of its predecessor's features are now optional extras, including the ability to record video from analog sources; it's $349.99. Also coming in September is the 30GB Archos 404 (left), just .6 inches thick and only $299.99.
Later this fall we'll see the Archos 504 PMP, which will have a 160GB capacity. The company will also extend the 404 with a camcorder, and the 604 with integrated Wi-fi and touchscreen capabilities. We're promised more details on these products in a few weeks.
