Typical price: £100
What is it: Flash-based MP3 player with 1GB capacity, voice recording and multiple audio format support
What we think: Terrific audio quality and ease of use overcome the G2's lack of USB 2.0 connectivity
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 13 December 2005
Tags: Cowon, Cowon iAudio G2 (1GB), audio quality, media files, mode button
We like:
Great sound quality; plenty of sound-enhancement options; plays protected WMA files; excellent battery life; line-in recording
We don't like:
Large for a flash-based player; lacks an FM tuner; uses the slow USB 1.1 protocol for transfers
CNET UK judgement:
The Cowon iAudio G2's terrific audio quality and ease of use overcome its lack of USB 2.0 connectivity
Full review:
Cowon built the iAudio G2 with the premise that less is more. Without the FM tuner and USB 2.0 connectivity found in the iAudio G3, this 1GB flash-based player has excellent sound quality and audio-control options, its main selling points. For £100, the Cowon iAudio G2 is a good choice for anyone seeking a fairly basic but great-sounding device that can play WMA (DRM 9) and OGG files, in addition to MP3s. Continue Reading...
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