The good: 3.5-inch screen with a supercompact body; ability to record line-in audio and video with optional adapters; good voice recorder; improved GUI; excellent video controls and photo playback features.

The bad: Lacks the kickstand and removable battery of its bigger brother, the 604; proprietary USB cable; no recording line-in video or audio out of the box; few bundled accessories; no FM tuner; weak equalizer.

The bottom line: The attractively priced Archos 404 is a PVP in an MP3 player's body. If you want a better screen and a removable battery, spend a bit more for the wider 604.

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