More Archos 704 specs spilled

This one is just looking hotter every minute. According to a product page at Beach Audio which has seemingly jumped the gun -- though by how much is unclear, still no release date -- the 704 Mobile DVR from Archos has a 7-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen, sufficient for playing DVDs at full resolution. There's also an 80GB HDD, and the ability to stream video straight from your PC over WiFi. The wording is a bit unclear, but it sounds like the DVR functionality comes from a USB add-on accessory or dock. Beach Audio is quoting a rather odd $527.99 price for the unit, and we're still unclear on a few things, but what we are pretty sure of is that the 704 is going to be a major contender for your internet tablet / portable video dollar.

[Via Generation MP3 and ArchosLounge]

[Jeremy K. @ Feb 12th 2007 11:28AM]

Considering all its features, that price is pretty good! It does look a bit large though.

[Tim @ Feb 12th 2007 1:29PM]

$514.33 - another odd price point

http://www.costcentral.com/proddetail/Archos_Technology_704_WIFI_80GB_UPTO_100_MOVIES_800_000_PHOTOS_OR_40_000_SONGS/500936/M10380/

[Josh F. @ Feb 12th 2007 1:52PM]

I am not the kind of person worried about having small media players (I'm 6'6", I got room for things!) Great options for the price, lets see some linux on this thing! It will definately fit into the inside pocket of my pea coat/ perfect for a messenger bag!

[Chocolate Pants @ Feb 12th 2007 2:47PM]

The 604 uses a DVR docking station, I would imagine this uses the same thing.

[pyro @ Feb 12th 2007 3:34PM]

If 7 inches is true, I'm going to stick with getting the Cowon Q5 because a 7 inch screen is too big for a pocket device.

[Aaron @ Feb 13th 2007 10:23AM]

That looks awesome, I'd love one of those. Price does seem a tad steep, though...

[Kevin Butts @ Feb 13th 2007 10:56AM]

I am with you on this one, Josh....@ 6'4" I find that the "pocket devices" are too small for my hands and I always feel like I am carrying eggs!

I prefer larger devices for that reason!