The ARCHOS 404 camcorder is a camcorder and a portable media player, with the capabilityf recording up to 80 hours of video on a 30GB hard drive.

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ARCHOS 404 Press Release

Weighing in at just under seven ounces, the brand new ARCHOS 404 Camcorder is the complete portable digital media player for anyone wanting to both take all of their entertainment content with them and take digital video while on the go. Available from ARCHOS, a global consumer electronics manufacturer and inventor of the portable video player, the 404 Camcorder is the first portable media player with a built-in camcorder for capturing and viewing video anywhere, and still fits easily in a small purse or a shirt pocket. The ARCHOS 404 Camcorder is available today for $299.99 MSRP at www.archos.com and other select online retailers.

The ARCHOS 404 Camcorder is the perfect portable multimedia player for vacationers, teens, parents, and everyone wanting to capture both extraordinary and everyday events on the same device that houses their entire collection of video, photos and music files. The ARCHOS 404 Camcorder provides consumers with a 30GB(a) hard drive for capturing up to 80 hours1 of VGA-quality video (640 x 480), combined with the option to play back video on the device’s 3.5-inch LCD screen, or easily post it to video sharing and community sites such as MySpace or YouTube.

“Our goal with the 404 Camcorder was to provide consumers first and foremost with a great portable media player where they could access and enjoy all of their movies, video content, music and photos,” said Larry Smith, ARCHOS COO for North America. “With the added camcorder functionality, the device becomes the ultimate take-along digital media center where capturing and playback are all in one, super-slim handheld package.”

Like all products in the ARCHOS Generation 4 line-up, the ARCHOS 404 Camcorder works with the optional DVR Station to record TV or DVDs directly from the home entertainment system, acting as a portable digital video recorder. The device also supports video downloads from the major online video stores. The ARCHOS 404 Camcorder’s full list of capabilities includes:

* Capture videos in standard MPEG-4 format in VGA resolution (640 x 480) and upload to any applicable Internet site.
* 3.5-inch LCD screen - twice the size of similarly priced PMPs - for high-quality video playback.
* A 30GB hard drive to store up to 80 hours of personal video, 25 DVD-quality movies, 300,000 photos or 15,000 songs.1
* Reads all standard video formats2 in full DVD resolution.
* Plays back personal or DVD-quality videos onto a TV with optional ARCHOS DVR Station or ARCHOS video cable.
* Record directly from TV in high-quality MPEG-4 with optional DVR Station.
* Fast photo viewer with zoom, music and transition effects.
* Advanced music player with the ability to display track, artist, album and album art.
* Built-in 1.3 megapixel camera for capturing still photos.
* Compatible with a large number of online DVD-quality VOD and music stores.
* Large choice of convenient accessories for TV recording, direct digital photo transfers, hands-free video capturing and more.
* Back-up storage device with 30GB capacity and ability to transfer content via USB 2.0.
* Compatible with PC and Mac.

Pricing and Availability

The ARCHOS 404 Camcorder is priced at $299.99 and is available now at www.archos.com and other select online retailers. All ARCHOS portable media players come with headphones, USB cable, DVR saddle for connecting the optional DVR Recorder and protective case.

(a) 1GB= 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity is less.

(1) On average; based on 3.5 mins/song & 64 kbits/s WMA (for better quality 128 Kbit/s or more recommended), on 500 kbits/s MPEG-4 audio/video encoding and 1h30/movie (for near DVD Quality 1500 Kbits/s encoding or more recommended), on JPEG, VGA.

(2) MPEG-4 ASP, WMV (including protected WMV) and the possibility to read H.264, MPEG-2, and VOB files with optional software plug-ins (codec downloadable from www.archos.com)

Archos 404 Camcorder Reviews

CNET has a review of the Archos 404 camcorder, giving it a 7.7 out of 10: “Videos looked lovely on the colorful, 3.5-inch LCD screen: there was no jerkiness or overpixilation during viewing tests, sound synced up perfectly, and the screen was sufficiently large for lengthy (one to two hours) viewing. However, after we transferred some video files to the player, it would freeze whenever we tried to access them. We’re still waiting to hear back from Archos on this, but it sounds like something a firmware update might address. Photos taken with the 1.3-megapixel camera are about what you’d expect: not great. Test images were grainy and varied greatly depending on the direction of light sources. Short videos recorded with the camcorder were passable in that the 404 would do in a pinch, but it shouldn’t replace a standalone camcorder. … The uberversatile Archos 404 camcorder is a good option for anyone looking to buy a compact portable video player with a nice screen. It’s an OK convergence device, but it makes a far better video player than camcorder.” Link.

PCPro has a review of the Archos 404 camcorder and writes, “The standout feature is the tiny camera lens on the rear of the unit, although quality isn’t brilliant, with a minuscule lens and low 640 x 480 resolution. Colours are a little washed out and detail is generally lacking, but then thinking of the 404 as a way to archive precious moments for commemorative DVDs is to miss the point. The 404 Camcorder is a great tool for a video blogger, capturing swift two-minute video clips for later upload. … the 404 Camcorder is unique - the hard disk, large screen and camera take it far beyond the media capabilities of the most advanced phones and portable media players. Not everyone will find a use for it - if your needs are met by just one of the 404’s functions, you should look elsewhere, as it doesn’t do any one thing with particular panache. If you’re likely to make a habit of posting to YouTube or a video blog, though, the 404 is an intriguing product at the right price.” Link.

LaptopMag has a review of the Archos 404 camcorder and writes, “What makes the 404 stand out from other PMPs is its 1.3-MP camcorder. While shooting video in a number of environments (inside the office, in a convention hall, at home, outdoors), the 404 fared extremely well in natural light and in really bright indoor light. In low-light situations, the visuals became very grainy. On the plus side, the footage was quite smooth, as the 404 plays back video shot with the camera at 30 frames per second (at 640 x 480-pixel resolution). Those concerned about battery life need not worry; the Archos 404 Camcorder churned out a solid three hours and one minute of video on our tests. … If you’re on the hunt for an all-in-one convergence device, the Archos 404 Camcorder will fill the bill nicely. Although the integrated camera won’t replace the video quality produced by a true, standalone camcorder, it’s a handy tool if you want to travel light and shoot some footage to share with friends or post to YouTube.” Link.

Australian PC Authority has a review of the Archos 404 and writes, “But the 404 Camcorder is unique – the hard disk, large screen and camera take it far beyond the media capabilities of the most advanced phones and portable media players. Not everyone will find a use for it – if your needs are met by just one of the 404’s functions, you should look elsewhere, as it doesn’t do any one thing with particular panache. If you’re likely to make a habit of posting to YouTube or a video blog, though, the 404 is an intriguing product at the right price.” Link.

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