Typical price: £200
What is it: Hard-drive audio, video and photo player with 4GB of memory
What we think: One of the most advanced microdrive players to date, but the interface will take some getting used to
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 June 2006
Tags: Cowon, Cowon iAudio 6 (4GB), tuner, audio quality, songs
We like:
Super-compact; excellent format support; bright sound; solid battery life; vivid and colourful OLED screen; FM radio, line-in and voice-recording capabilities; updated touch interface
We don't like:
Touch interface takes some getting used to; easiest to operate with two hands; hard drive more likely to malfunction than a flash player; no carrying case or lanyard included
CNET UK judgement:
The feature-stacked yet compact 4GB Cowon iAudio 6 is a true performer, but the touch-sensitive interface will cause problems for some
Full review:
The £190 iAudio 6, Cowon's first microdrive player, rivals most flash players in compactness, thanks in part to a 4GB, 22mm hard drive. This feature-packed and excellent-sounding player/recorder supports all sorts of music, video and photo files, and it boasts a slick, high-resolution 33mm (1.3-inch) OLED screen. While the iAudio 6's interface is an improvement upon that of past Cowon players, it can still be tricky to use. We also believe that Cowon, despite utilising cutting-edge hard drive technology, should have opted for more reliable flash memory. Yet, we can't question this player's deft looks and high-octane performance. Continue Reading...
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