Typical price: £249
What is it: 2GB flash MP3 player with FM radio and multicolour LCD backlighting
What we think: This light and compact yet fully featured flash player delivers exceptional audio quality
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 April 2005
Tags: Cowon, Cowon iAudio 5 (2GB), CD player, WMA files, OGG
We like:
Excellent sound quality; supports DRM-protected WMAs and OGG files; customisable multicolour LCD backlighting; wide, info-packed LCD; FM, voice and line-in recording
We don't like:
Heavy distortion in line-in recordings; somewhat clunky interface, particularly the confusing two-rocker switch design
You might also need:
Better headphones
CNET UK judgement:
The iAudio 5's tricky controls are the only major negatives for this sweet-sounding, feature-packed player
Full review:
Cowon (formerly JetAudio) was wise not to tinker with the formula for its exceptional iAudio 4 flash MP3 player. Its successor, the iAudio 5, adds USB 2.0 support and improved battery life, but otherwise offers the same set of rich features and stellar audio performance. Continue Reading...
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