Archos Stand Case for 604 Players (Black)

The first thing to remember is that you REALLY need some kind of case for the Archos 604, given that it only comes with a cheap cloth bag that might protect it from scratches, but would do nothing to prevent damage from impact. That said, there aren't that many options. The Noreve case is really classy, but it sells for twice the amount this one does, and so I leave it to the reader's discretion whether it's worth the extra expense.

This case has received criticism for the fact that it doesn't function well as a stand for the Archos 604. That criticism is valid, up to a point. If you're placing the unit on a service that is level with your eye--say a car's dash--it works fine. If you are resting it on a surface that is lower than eye level (which, to be honest, is most of the time), then you're going to want to remove it from the case and use the built in kickstand.

I do wish they had made it possible to attach the unit to its power supply without removing it...Read more

As stated in many reviews, the OTB (out of the box) "bag" does not protect ANY Archos.

I have a 605 WiFi and now a proud owner of a 604... And I immediately picked this up for my 604. Both versions of this case (605 and 604) do the job well.

Mine for the 605 has held up now over the last several years of taking it every day to work, and nearly on every major car trip.

I admit, the "stand" feature is not the best, the snap keeps coming undone, this is due to the leather being stiff and wanting to go back to its "open" form rather then folded back to use as a stand.

So protect your Archos investment (any model), spend the $25 and get the well needed protection for your Archos unit.

The stand is nice looking and well made, however the Archos does not fit to well, it has to be forced into it especially by the plug opening. Perhaps it should have been made somewhat loose.