Typical price: £169
What is it: Flash-based MP3 and video player with DAB radio
What we think: Terrific player with great sound quality, but hard navigation for beginners
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 30 August 2007
Tags: cowon, slot, microphone, windows explorer
We like:
Sound quality; design; screen quality; wealth of features; DAB radio; format support; SD card support
We don't like:
Tricky menus; touchscreen takes some getting used to; can't record directly to SD card
You might also need:
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CNET.co.uk judgement:
This upgraded version of the iAudio D2 is a fantastic player with the most sophisticated feature set we've ever seen in an MP3 player, and amazing sound quality to boot. Beginners to portable tech may struggle with the complex menu system though
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