Archos introduces 704-WiFi PMP

Archos introduced an advanced Portable Media Player with the Archos 704-WiFi, a PMP with a 7-inch touch-screen and full wireless capabilities. The new 704-WiFi presents a high quality screen with 800x480 resolution and 5x7 dimensions. The 704-WiFi is the latest in the company's Generation 4 line-up, priced at $549.99, and is available for pre-order today from www.Archos.com.

The Archos 704-WiFi joins the company's 604-WiFi in offering complete PMP features - video, music and photo playback - with full Internet access for surfing the Web and sending email. The new 704-WiFi features an 80GB hard drive with the capacity to store 100 hours of video, or about 70 DVD-quality movies, as well as two high-quality speakers for enhanced audio even without headphones. The 704-WiFi also supports video downloads from online stores.

Through the wireless home network, the 604- and 704-WiFi allow consumers to browse their entire media collection from their living room, and begin enjoying digital music through the home stereo, viewing photo slideshows from the sofa, or watching video downloads on the TV in DVD quality. Additionally, the company's DVR Station turns all Archos devices into portable digital video recorders that record content directly from the TV, DVD player or cable box.

Battery life is approximately 25 hours for music playback and five hours for video playback and Internet browsing. The device measures 7 x 5 x 7.75 inches and weighs 22 ounces. The 80GB hard drive allows for 70 DVD-quality movies, 40,000 songs or 800,000 photos.

The 704-WiFi is available for pre-order today from www.Archos.com with a suggested retail price of $549.99 U.S. Final availability from Archos and various online retailers is mid March. The DVR Station sells for a suggested retail price of $99.99 U.S. and is available today. All Archos PMPs come with headphones, USB cable, DVR saddle for connecting the optional DVR Station and protective pouch.

The Archos Generation 4 line of products, including the 704-WiFi, also features a host of accessories, such as the Archos Helmet Camcorder, which turns the 704-WiFi into a camcorder with DVD resolution. The Car Headrest Mount holds the 704-WiFi securely in place in the car so children or others in the backseat can enjoy their video while on the road. Other accessories for the Generation 4 line of players include speakers, cases, car adapters, extra batteries and more, and all are available at www.Archos.com.