Typical price: £110
What is it: Digital player, recorder and radio with 1GB storage
What we think: Good-sounding and the perfect fit for race car fans and male preteens, but lack of DRM support and lower-than-expected battery life make it only a typical choice among grown-ups
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 March 2006
Tags: Cowon, Cowon iAudio F1 (1GB), recording, radio, joystick
We like:
FM tuner/recorder; voice and line-in recording; OGG support; excellent sound quality; compact, unique race car design
We don't like:
A little pricey; lacks DRM support; subpar battery life; the USB/power cable is proprietary; line-in recording maxes out at 128Kbps
CNET UK judgement:
The good-sounding Cowon iAudio F1 is the perfect fit for race car fans and male preteens, but lack of DRM support and lower-than-expected battery life make it only a typical choice among grown-ups
Full review:
For those of you who have been longing for a flash-based MP3 player that resembles your treasured Hot Wheels toy car of the past, your prayers have been answered. The uniquely designed black Cowon iAudio F1, available at 1GB for around £110, will keep most owners happy with a host of features that include excellent sound quality, an FM radio/recorder, voice and line-in recording and support for OGG audio files. However, we should point out that this little race car does not support WMA files with DRM, and real-world battery life came in way under Cowon's rating. Continue Reading...
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