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2007-12-11
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they have wifi series as well, pretty good storage capacity (30 gigs). not bad for the casual user.
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2007-12-11
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Originally Posted by xenochimera
These days, Archos charges you extra for the on/off switch...
they have wifi series as well, pretty good storage capacity (30 gigs). not bad for the casual user.
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2007-12-11
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I have Archos 604 WiFi, its great for watching movies, browsing pictures, listening music, but thats all
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2007-12-11
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It was a toss-up between Archos and Nokia for me. But their browser and interface seems really cumbersome, and all the buttons seem dorky. The wifi antenna is also so tiny the range is limited - there are hacks on the web to open them up and route a long antenna wire throughout the innards. The build and HD are said to seem fragile as well.
But, I agree, the screen size, capacity and media playing ability is impressive.
But, I agree, the screen size, capacity and media playing ability is impressive.
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2007-12-12
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The cowon A2 is a better PMP than the Archos 604. True, it doesn't have wifi, but it wins in PMP ability and can do a lot more. Also, you need to pay a lot extra with the 604 to get the basic features that come with the Cowon A2.
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2007-12-12
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Originally Posted by lad
That would make it worse. Wifi isn't like am, you can't just stick a coat hanger on it and expect it to work better.
It was a toss-up between Archos and Nokia for me. But their browser and interface seems really cumbersome, and all the buttons seem dorky. The wifi antenna is also so tiny the range is limited - there are hacks on the web to open them up and route a long antenna wire throughout the innards. The build and HD are said to seem fragile as well.
But, I agree, the screen size, capacity and media playing ability is impressive.
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2007-12-12
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Originally Posted by barry99705
Really? Why not? It's a 2.4GHz radio band, nothing more.
That would make it worse. Wifi isn't like am, you can't just stick a coat hanger on it and expect it to work better.
Not trolling, just ignorant and would really like to know why a bigger antenna wouldn't help.
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2007-12-12
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Originally Posted by barry99705
It's not exactly a coathanger, but on the Pointlisse Archos PMA forum there's a DIY hack to vastly improve the PMA430's WiFi range, by switching the builtin 3.6 cm antenna (big word for a piece of wire) for one that's 28.8 cm long (yes, that's another piece of wire).
That would make it worse. Wifi isn't like am, you can't just stick a coat hanger on it and expect it to work better.
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2007-12-12
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I have the 605 wifi. The browser is an ok add-on feature, but it's not good enough to make me carry it instead of my 810.
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2007-12-12
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I'm actually really surprised that works. Though I'm also really surprised they use a wire for the original antenna.
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