Archos 404 review

Will play WMV and DivX video, as well as WAV and MP3 audio

3.5in. 320 x 240 LCD display capable of crisp colours

Great-quality audio (if decent headphones used)

MPEG-4 recording from external

Very well built and low (just 190g) weight

H.264 and MPEG 1/2 video support require £13 'plug-ins'

AV input/output cables are (expensive) options

Screen ratio is 4:3, and not 16:9.

Camcorder footage can be 'smeary'

LCD viewing angle is somewhat narrow