Typical price: £180
What is it: 4GB MP3 player with a large, touchscreen interface
What we think: If you can get on with its touchscreen interface, the rewards are plentiful
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 5 March 2007
Tags: Cowon, Cowon iAudio D2 (4GB), shuffle, error message, DRM
We like:
Sleek and compact design; lovely, touch-sensitive screen; plenty of features, including video playback, voice recording and FM tuner; handy stylus/kickstand; sound quality is great
We don't like:
Pricier than similarly featured MP3 players; slightly heavy; touchscreen interface won't appeal to all users, specifically active ones
CNET UK judgement:
If you can get on board with the Cowon D2's PDA-like touchscreen interface, the reward is great-sounding audio, a smorgasbord of features and a fantastic battery life
Full review:
Cowon may be an underdog in the market in terms of sales, but this Korean company does know how to make a quality MP3 player. The Cowon iAudio D2 is a solid and compact player dominated by a 64mm (2.5-inch) screen. Continue Reading...
Cowon iAudio D2 (4GB) History
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