Cowon iAudio U5 (8GB, black)

Description: The Cowon iAudio U5 is an 8 GB, large capacity player.Compared to other large capacity MP3 players on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $120.

Pros: Comes with 8 GB storage, which is more spacious than some similarly priced MP3 players.In fact, the average cost of a product with this roomy a storage is $175.Also, this MP3 player has a 95 dB signal-to-noise ratio.This is more favorable than the average MP3 player on the market today, but is to be expected for a MP3 player of this price.(Signal-to-noise ratio is a measure of the strength of the audio signal in comparison to that of the background noise.A lower signal-to-noise ratio means that the device produces more hiss and static, while a higher number (closer to 100) means clear-sounding audio.)This unit comes with a radio tuner.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A large capacity MP3 player, suited for bringing an entire music library with you.Listen to your favorite local stations on this radio equipped player.According to the manufacturer this player will last approximately 24 hour(s) between charges; your run-time will vary based on use and power management configuration.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this MP3 player has good features for the money.

Suggestions: If you don't totally love the headphones that came with your MP3 player, you might find aftermarket headphones that better suit your needs.

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• Manufacturer: Cowon Systems, Inc.
• Part Number: U5-08BS

• General

• Product type Digital player / radio
• PC interface(s) supported USB
• Signal-to-noise ratio 95 dB
• Flash memory installed 8 GB Integrated
• Weight 1.3 oz
• Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.6 in x 0.4 in x 3.3 in
• Color Black
• Available body colors Black, Silver
• Voice recording capable Yes
• Included accessories USB cable
• Software type Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Windows Media DRM 10

• Digital Player / Recorder

• Supported digital audio standards MP3, WAV, WMA, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Protected WMA (DRM 10)
• Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
• ID3 tags support Yes

• Built-in Display

• Audio system built-in display TFT
• Diagonal size 1.8 in
• Resolution 128 x 160
• Backlight display Yes

• Audio Features

• Sound effects BBE, Mach3Bass, MP Enhance
• Sound output mode Stereo
• Amplifier response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
• Timer Yes
• Built-in clock Alarm, Timer, Digital clock
• Additional features FM radio recording capability

• CD System

• Playback modes Play/pause, Record/pause, Next rack/Previous rack, Fast forward/Fast rewind
• Digital audio standards supported MP3, WMA, WAV
• ID3 tag support Yes

• Equalizer

• Equalizer type Built-in
• Equalizer factory presets Pop, Jazz, Rock, Vocal, Normal, Classic
• Equalizer band qty 5 bands

• Radio

• Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
• Station preset qty 24
• Tuner bands FM

• Microphone

• Microphone type Built-in

• Headphones

• Headphones type Binaural
• Sound output mode Stereo
• Connectivity technology Wired

• Connectivity

• Cable(s) included 1 x External, USB cable -
• Connector type 1 x Headphones, 1 x USB

• Battery / Power

• Battery Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
• Mfr estimated battery life 24 hour(s)
• Recharge time 2 hour(s)

• System Requirements

• Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
• Operating system Apple MacOS X 10.x, Linux 2.2.x or later, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
• Min hard drive space 40 MB
• Min RAM size 64 MB

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  Cowon iAudio U5 (8GB, black)

  Price: $74.99 - $85.06

  Manufacturer: Cowon Systems, Inc.

  Specs: Digital player / radio, 8 GB, MP3, WAV, WMA, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Protected WMA (DRM 10), Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

Cowon Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.cowonamerica.com
• Address: 448-2 (STX bldg 7F) Dogok-dong, Seoul, .
• Phone: 82-2-3460-8282
• Email: service@cowon.com
• Fax: 82-2-3460-8222