Yummy: Archos 604 Adds Wi-Fi October 19, 2006
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The news has been knocking around for some months that Archos was planning to add Wi-Fi to its 604 portable media player and I’m happy to report that the job is done and the product is expected to ship in the coming month.
This makes Archos – makers of the most complete PMPs – the first to install Wi-Fi in such a device. Apple and Microsoft usually need a year’s worth of rumours and media attention before coming up with the next ‘innovation’.
The Wi-Fi will allow users to access the Net via hotspots or swap content from PCs etc. invisibly through the very air. Even better, firmware is on the way that will allow you to use the 604 to download content directly from online stores without the PC.
The existing non-Wi-Fi 604, with its 30GB hard drive, costs around £220. No news yet on what the Wi-Fi will add but will keep you posted.-Martin Lynch
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When do these arrive ~ desperate to buy one for my holidays in December