Archos today launched its 5th generation of Portable Media Players with integrated WiFi. Here is more info:
"ARCHOS today introduced an easy way for consumers to stream or download their favorite entertainment content with or without the PC, using the new WiFi-enabled ARCHOS devices. The new ARCHOS Generation 5 line features the ARCHOS 405, 605 WiFi and 705 WiFi, with high quality screens in varying sizes, and 2GB to 160GB of capacity for storing from two to 200 movies. With these new PMPs and the ARCHOS DVR Station Gen5 connected to a home theatre, consumers can enjoy their full digital media collection both on their ARCHOS device and on the TV. The new line of PMPs features the ARCHOS Content Portal (ACP) for downloading movies and music from major studios and labels, capabilities for watching YouTube videos, listening to Internet radio stations, streaming content from the PC to the TV, and recording favorite programs via an integrated TV Program Guide.
Specs for the Archos 704WiFi:
Capacity: -40 GB Hard Drive to store up to 50 Movies1, 400,000 photos1 or 20,000 songs -80 GB Hard Drive to store up to 100 Movies1, 800,000 photos1 or 40,000 songs Display: 7'' TFT Touchscreen, 800x480 pixels Video playback: MPEG-42 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution)WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution). With optional software plug-ins(available for purchase on this web site): - H.264 up to DVD resolution and AAC sound. - MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound. Audio playback: Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM). With optional software plug-ins (available for purchase on this web site): - AAC3 stereo audio files - AC3 stereo sound files Photo viewer: JPEG, BMP, PNG Transfer your photos directly from your digital camera PDF viewer: Reads PDF documents. May not implement all PDF features. Video recording: Via the optional DVR Station or DVR Travel Adapter. Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM to MPEG-4 SP files with ADPCM stereo sound, VGA resolution (640 x 480)@ 30 or 25 f/s, in AVI format. Audio recording: Via the optional DVR Travel Adapter or DVR Station: stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format. Interfaces: USB 2.0 High-Speed Device (compatible USB 1.1): Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Media Transport Protocol (MTP). USB 2.0 Host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) Connections: WiFi (802.11g) connection (OperaTM Browser for web browsing) 3.5 mm mini jack for headphones or TV output (PAL & NTSC) DC-in to connect power adapter/charger Mini B for USB 2.0 computer connection Mini A for USB 2.0 host connection Docking connectors to connect DVR Station and other Archos accessories. Battery life: Music playback time: up to 25 hours. Video playback time: up to 5.5 hours5 on built-in LCD Power source: Internal: Removable Lithium-Ion Polymer battery. External: Power adapter/charger. Scalability: Download firmware updates from www.archos.com Dimensions & weight: Approx. 182 x 128 x 20 mm ; 7.05" x 4.96" x 0.78" - foldout arm-stand Approx. 630 gr.; 22oz Package includes: ARCHOS 704-WiFi, headphones, USB 2.0 cable, USB 2.0 host adapter, DVR Station saddle, 2 styli, remote control, power adapter/charger, protective pouch, QSG, legal and safety notice. Minimum system requirements: For PC: Windows ME, 2000, XP, Media Center, Vista; Macintosh?: OS X or higher (with USB Mass Storage Class support), Linux (with mass storage device support), USB port. For PlaysForSure video and subscription services: PC with Windows? XP SP 2 or higher, Windows? Media Player 10 or higher, USB 2.0 port.
Specs for the Archos 605WiFi:
Capacity: -30GB hard drive stores up to 40 Movies, 300,000 photos or 15,000 songs -80GB hard drive stores up to 100 Movies, 800,000 photos or 45,000 songs -160GB hard drive stores up to 200 Movies, 1 million photos or 95,000 songs 4GB Flash memory stores up to 5 Movies, 40,000 photos or 2,000 songs - SD Card slot for additional memory up to 16 GB (SD, mini SD, micro SD) Display: High resolution screen, 800x480 pixels, 4.3'' TFT LCD, 16 million colors Touch screen Video playback: MPEG-4(4) (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution)WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution) With optional software plug-ins (available for purchase on www.archos.com): - Video Podcast plug-in: H.264 up to DVD resolution and AAC - Cinema Plug-in: MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound (5.1) Audio playback: Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM). With optional software plug-ins (available on www.archos.com): - AAC5 stereo audio files - AC3 stereo audio and 5.1 sound files Photo viewer: JPEG, BMP, PNG PDF viewer: Reads PDF documents (may not implement all PDF features) Video recording: Via the optional DVR Station/ DVR Travel Adapter. Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM in MPEG-4 AVI format with stereo sound, VGA resolution (640 x 480) @ 30 or 25 f/s Audio recording: Via the optional DVR Station/ DVR Travel Adapter: Stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format Interfaces: USB 2.0 High-Speed Device (compatible USB 1.1): Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Media Transport Protocol (MTP) USB 2.0 Host: Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) with optional Mini Dock, Battery Dock and DVR stations Connections: WiFi (802.11g) connection. Optional Internet plug-in (Opera Web browser and Adobe Flash Player) for Web browsing (for purchase on www.archos.com) 3.5 mm mini jack for headphones Docking connectors to connect DVR Station and other ARCHOS accessories Battery life ARCHOS 604: Music playback time: 177 Video playback time: 5.57 Power source: Internal: Lithium-Ion Polymer battery Device charges via computer USB port External: Power adapter/charger (via optional accessories) Scalability: Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates Dimensions & weight: Avg 122 x 82 x 15 mm/4.8'' x 3.2'' x 0.6'' (For 4/30GB models) - 150gr/190gr Avg 122 x 82 x 20 mm/4.8'' x 3.2'' x 0.75'' (For 80/160GB models) - 260gr Package includes: ARCHOS 605 WiFi, headphones, ARCHOS USB cable, DVR Station Gen 5 adapter, protective pouch, Quick Start Guide (QSG), legal and safety notice.
Specs for the Archos 604WiFi:
Capacity: 30 GB Hard Drive to store up to 40 movies1, 300 000 photos1 or 15000 songs Display: 4.3'' TFT (480X272 pixels) 16/9, over 16 million colors Video playback: MPEG-42 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution)WMV (MP@ML, up to DVD resolution). With optional software plug-ins: - H.264 up to DVD resolution and AAC sound. - MPEG-2 MP@ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound. Audio playback: Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 Kbits/s CBR & VBR, WMA, Protected WMA, WAV (PCM/ADPCM). With optional software plug-ins: - AAC3 music files - AC3 stereo sound files Photo viewer: JPEG, BMP, PNG Transfer directly your photos from a digital camera with the optional Docking adapter PDF viewer: Reads PDF documents. May not implement all PDF features; Video recording: Via the optional DVR Station: record in MPEG-4 SP with ADPCM stereo sound, resolution VGA (640x480) @ 30 or 25 f/s, in AVI format. Audio recording: Voice recording through the built-in Microphone Via the optional DVR travel adapter or DVR Station: stereo line-in, WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM) format. Interfaces: USB 2.0 High-Speed Device (compatible USB 1.1): Mass Storage class (MSC) and Media Transport Protocol (MTP). USB 2.0 Host: Mass Storage class (MSC) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) (with optional docking adapter). Connections: WiFi (802.11 g.) connection (OperaTM Browser for web browsing). 3.5 mm stereo headphone mini-jack and TV output (AV cable sold separately). Dedicated connectors to connect optional adapters and DVR station. Battery life: Music playback time: up to 16 hours5. Video playback time: up to 5 hours5 on built-in LCD Power source: Internal: Removable Lithium-Ion Polymer battery. External: charges via computer USB port, or faster with the optional docking adapter or DVR Station. Scalability: Download firmware updates from www.archos.com Dimensions & weight: Approx. 133 x 78 x 18 mm ? 5.2? x 3.1? x 0.7? - With kickstand Approx. 290 gr. ? 10.23 oz Package includes: ARCHOS 604-WiFi, headphones, dedicated USB 2.0 cable, DVR station adapter, pouch, QSG, legal and safety notice, 2 styli Minimum system requirements: For PC: Windows ME, 2000, XP, Media Center; Macintosh?: OS X or higher (with USB Mass Storage Class support), Linux (with mass storage device support), USB port. For PlaysForSure video and subscription services: PC with Windows? XP SP 2 or higher, Windows Media Player 10 or higher, USB 2.0 port. Major Movie Content from CinemaNow The new ACP is integrated into the 605 WiFi and 705 WiFi, providing the easiest way to download movies, TV shows, music, and music videos onto ARCHOS WiFi devices -- without using a PC. With CinemaNow and BurnLounge in the ACP, consumers can browse titles, read reviews, purchase and download favorite content, and stream it to a TV for viewing in the living room.
CinemaNow (www.cinemanow.com) is the first provider of downloadable Hollywood movies and TV shows for ARCHOS' new PMPs. The CinemaNow site has been specially integrated so that customers can download more than 5,000 Hollywood movies, TV shows and more with ease directly from their ARCHOS devices. CinemaNow is the first online video service to offer downloads in a convenient 1500K single-file format, eliminating the need to download two files -- one for a PC and another for a PMP. ARCHOS devices are the only PMPs capable of accessing and downloading these files wirelessly. Just as they are for the PC, CinemaNow videos are available for purchase on a download-to-own or a pay-per-view basis for ARCHOS PMPs.
The ACP is easily accessible from the "Content Portal" icon on the main screen of the ARCHOS 605 WiFi and 705 WiFi, and ARCHOS will unveil additional ACP partners over the course of the year.
ARCHOS TV Program Guide for TV Recording ARCHOS products continue their tradition of recording video directly from the TV to the PMP, and the process is easier than ever with the integrated ARCHOS TV Program Guide. This new feature provides essentially one-touch scheduling and recording of favorite shows using the DVR Station Gen5 accessory and any Generation 5 PMP. The TV Program Guide mirrors a customer's local cable guide, and a new remote control allows one to record, pause, stop and start recording or playback on the device. The combination of an ARCHOS Generation 5 PMP, DVR Station Gen5 and TV Program Guide makes recording from the TV, DVD player, cable box or satellite receiver faster, easier and more fun than ever before.
Wireless Streaming from the PC to TV ARCHOS products let consumers stream content from the Internet, PC or Mac to the TV through a home wireless connection. With the DVR Station Gen5, ARCHOS products connect to Windows Media Player 11 on the PC, and move a consumer's entire digital life to the TV. With new Flash support, ARCHOS products also stream Web videos, like those from YouTube and Dailymotion, to the device or the TV.
ARCHOS Generation 5 PMPs Announced separately today, the new ARCHOS Generation 5 line of PMPs will be available beginning in September and range in price from under $200 to $500 depending on device and capacity size.
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