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Cowon iAudio U2 (1GB) comparison

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Cowon iAudio U2 (1GB)
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Cowon iAudio U2 (1GB)

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Cowon iAudio U3 (2GB, black)
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Price Check Prices $94.95 to $99.99 Check Prices Check Prices $179.00 to $179.99
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Release date September 20, 2004 September 15, 2008
The Bottom Line The stylish, flash-memory Cowon iAudio U2 crams great sound quality, an FM radio, and line-in recording into a tiny package. 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. The feature-packed and swell-sounding Cowon iAudio U3 may ooze cool as one of the smallest PVPs, but its somewhat tricky controls and its high price tag spoil the party. 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. Thanks to excellent sound quality, integrated noise-canceling functionality, and several smart music sorting options, the Sony S-Series Walkman is a superb choice for music aficionados.
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Features
Battery technology Lithium polymer
Lithium polymer
Lithium polymer
Lithium polymer
Lithium ion
Digital player (recorder) WMA
ASF
WAV
MPEG 1 Audio
MPEG 2.5 Audio
MPEG 2 Audio
MP3
WMA
FLAC
ASF
WAV
Ogg Vorbis
MPEG 1 Audio
MPEG 2.5 Audio
MPEG 2 Audio
MP3
WMA
FLAC
ASF
WAV
Ogg Vorbis
MPEG 1 Audio
MPEG 2.5 Audio
MPEG 2 Audio
MP3
WMA
ASF
Ogg Vorbis
MPEG 1 Audio
MPEG 2.5 Audio
MPEG 2 Audio
MP3
WMA
WAV
Protected WMA (DRM)
MP3
AAC
Software type Cowon jetAudio
Cowon jetShell
Cowon jetAudio
Cowon jetAudio VX
Cowon jetShell
Drivers & Utilities
Info unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1 in x 0.7 in x 2.9 in
1.4 in x 0.7 in x 3 in
2.8 in x 0.7 in x 1.3 in
2.4 in x 0.9 in x 4.1 in
1.7 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in
Color Platinum black
Silver
Black
Info unavailable Black
PC interface(s) supported USB
USB
Hi-Speed USB
USB 2.0
USB
Mfr estimated battery life 20 hour(s)
60 hour(s)
20 hour(s)
16 hour(s)
Info unavailable
Flash memory form factor Integrated
Integrated
Info unavailable Info unavailable