iAudio5 is the best mp3 player of its own standarts that you can buy. It has so many sound adjustment options and mp3 betterment technologies inside.. Battery life is more than 20 hours and it uses only one AAA type battery. You can use this one as a usb memory stick, too, without any special software.Sound quality is superb, I like the looks and design, its size is allows mobilty because its just small, battery life is fine and it easy to use..
Specifications
Installed Memory = 1GB
Audio Format = WAV, WMA, ASF, Ogg Vorbis, MP3
Interface Provided = USB, Audio line-in, Headphones
Connectors = 1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x audio line-in ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x USB
System Compatibility = PC, Mac
Required OS = Microsoft Windows 98, Apple MacOS 9.0 or later, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Equalizer = Yes
Sound Effects = Mach3Bass, MP Enhance, BBE
Tuner Bands = FM
Included Components = Neck strap, Carrying case
Color = Noble black
Power Source = Battery - AAA type
Battery Life = 20 hour(s)
Product Line = iAUDIO
Weight = 0.06 lbs
Also known as = Cowon iAUDIO, Cowon iAUDIO 5, Cowon Systems 5, Cowon Systems iAUDIO 5 1GB Noble Black
Review by CNET
Cowon America (formerly JetAudio) was wise not to tinker with the formula for its exceptional iAudio 4 flash MP3 player. Its successor, the iAudio 5, adds USB 2.0 support and improved battery life but otherwise offers the same set of rich features and stellar audio performance.
The iAudio 5 comes in four capacities: 256MB ($119), 512MB ($149), 1GB ($199), and 2GB ($299). If there’s one complaint we have right off the bat, it’s that the player is on the pricey side; for example, the Creative MuVo Micro boasts the same features yet costs about 20 percent less on average. It’s worth mentioning that Cowon is one of the first companies to release a 2GB flash player, but it’s not ready for the prime time, thanks to its colossal price tag. The color of the device depends on the memory size you choose; the 256MB version is accented with red, the 512MB model with blue, and the 1GB and 2GB units with black.
Review by Anything But Ipod
The Cowon iAudio U3 is a new breed of tiny flash based PMPs. Not only does it playback video on its 260k color 160 x 128 pixel LCD screen, it handles all of the major file formats including MP3, OGG, WMA, ASF, WAV, and even FLAC.
The U3 has a nice set of features to cover almost everyone’s needs. Cowon has even managed to squeeze line-in recording onto this small wonder. Overall I am impressed with this MP3 player as far as functionality, ease of use, and build quality. However, with these qualities and features, comes a heavier price tag and limited storage.
Review by PC Magazine
The Cowon iAudio U3 is a compact, very full-featured flash-based MP3 player that’s available in 1GB ($169.99 direct) and 2GB ($219.99) models. It has video playback capabilities, but given the tiny screen, they’re not exactly its main attraction. Available in “Noble” white or “Platinum” black, the iAudio U3 has more features than the Apple iPod nano, and that’s reflected in its slightly higher price. It’s not as dead-simple to use as the iPod family, and it doesn’t have the tight hardware/software integration that makes Apple’s players so successful, but if you’re not a technophobe, the U3 won’t stump you.
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