Cowon Q5W review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Nate Lanxon

Reviewed on: 1 February 2008

Tags: Cowon, Cowon Q5W, hard disk, OGG, Korean

We like:

Design; standard USB connection; massive codec support; easy TV-out facility; basic Internet access; great image, video and audio quality

We don't like:

Slow menus; small hard drive capacity; device can get very hot; no H.264 support; no kickstand

Also known as:

Cowon Q5

You might also need:

Headphones; case

CNET UK judgement:

Cowon's Q5W is, without question, one of the most capable media players we've ever seen. Despite minor issues with navigation and a complicated interface, this will be the portable video connoisseur's new best friend. Its unrivaled support for different media types, combined with terrific picture and sound quality, make this an extremely expensive but extremely desirable PMP

Full review:

If you've been waiting for a true alternative to the Francetastic Archos 605 WiFi, your wait is over. Cowon's new Q5W is a hard disk-boasting, Wi-Fi-capable, touchscreen-rocking, Windows-powered, codec-loving metallic behemoth. But with prices starting at a whopping £400, this South Korean media player is sending out a clear message: if you want everything, be prepared to sell limbs to afford it. Continue Reading...