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Cowon iAudio X5 (20GB) comparison

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Cowon iAudio X5 (20GB)
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Cowon iAudio X5 (20GB)

Cowon iAudio 7 (4GB, silver)
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Cowon iAudio 7 (4GB, silver)

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Sony Network Walkman NW-HD5 (Black)
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Sony Network Walkman NW-HD5 (Black)

iRiver H320 (20GB)
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iRiver Clix (4GB, second generation)
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Price Check Prices $114.95 Check Prices Check Prices $189.99
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Release date May 15, 2005 July 01, 2005 September 20, 2004 April 24, 2007
The Bottom Line The great-sounding Cowon iAudio X5 looks like an iPod killer on paper, but this palm-size music and video player suffers from mediocre music browsing and some key design missteps. The Cowon iAudio 7 beats the industry heavyweight iPod Nano in price, features, battery life, and sound quality. The user interface could use some refinement, but all-in-all this is a very impressive MP3 player. If you want a slick alternative to the iPod and you're into Sony's Connect music store, then the NW-HD5 is a stellar choice. As did the phased-out H120, the H320 will attract those who value features as well as superior audio playback and recording quality over style. The iRiver Clix offers the perfect blend of hot design, desirable features, and stellar sound quality. If you're looking for an alternative to the iPod Nano, this device should top the list.
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Features
Battery technology Lithium ion
Lithium polymer
Lithium ion
Lithium polymer
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Digital player (recorder) WMA
FLAC
ASF
WAV
MP3
WMA
FLAC
ASF
WAV
Ogg Vorbis
MPEG 1 Audio
MPEG 2.5 Audio
MPEG 2 Audio
MP3
WMA
WAV
ATRAC3
MP3
ATRAC3plus
WMA
ASF
Ogg Vorbis
MPEG 1 Audio
MPEG 2.5 Audio
MPEG 2 Audio
MP3
MP3
Software type Cowon jetShell
Cowon jetAudio
Cowon jetShell
Cowon jetAudio
Info unavailable Drivers & Utilities
Drivers & Utilities
Dimensions (WxDxH) 2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in
1.4 in x 0.7 in x 3 in
3.5 in x 0.6 in x 2.2 in
2.4 in x 0.9 in x 4.1 in
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Color Black
Silver
Black
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PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
USB
Hi-Speed USB
USB 2.0
Hi-Speed USB
Mfr estimated battery life 14 hour(s)
60 hour(s)
40 hour(s)
16 hour(s)
24 hour(s)
Flash memory form factor Info unavailable Integrated
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Digital storage media capacity Info unavailable Info unavailable 20 GB
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Weight 5.1 oz
1.9 oz
4.8 oz
6.5 oz
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Manufacturer warranty Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable