Archos 404 Camcorder
(3.5 out of 5)
MSRP: $299
The Archos 404 Camcorder adds on-the-go video recording to the excellent Generation 4 line of portable media players.
Slim, sleek, and easily stashed into a shirt pocket, the Archos 404 Camcorder is one of the latest entries into Archos' Generation 4 line of portable media players. Boasting a 3.5-inch screen, compatibility with a laundry list of audio and video files, and its main selling point, a 1.3-megapixel camcorder for snapping photos and shooting video, the 404 Camcorder may very well be the all-in-one media device you've been craving, despite a few flaws. The 6.8-ounce device features a smooth brushed-aluminum finish that's been the trademark of Archos' latest media marvels. The 3.5-inch LCD, which fills up nearly the entire face of the unit, has only a 320 x 240-pixel resolution, but the 16 million-plus colors provide rich hues and realistic skin tones. The display looks great from all but the most extreme angles, which makes it ideal for watching movies, viewing photos, and reading PDFs. Surrounding the 404's marvelous display are navigation buttons to the right; Power and TV/LCD buttons to the left; and proprietary USB ports on the bottom.
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Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by Jeffrey L. Wilson