InformationWeek reports that the Archos 604 WiFi portable media player has begun shipping to retail stores and will probably be on sale within the next two weeks.

The Archos 604 WiFi should provide stiff competition for the iPods and Zunes providing for full file-sharing capabilities, a 4.5" touch screen and large storage capacity in addition to the ability to surf the web and transfer digital pictures, movies and music over the network.

Using the DVR Station, the Archos 604 can even record up to 130 hours of TV programming in DVD quality.

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