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Cowon iAudio X5 (20GB) comparison

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Product name	Cowon iAudio X5 (20GB)	iRiver H320 (20GB)	Sony Network Walkman NW-HD5 (Black)	Cowon D2+ (16GB, black)	SanDisk Sansa Clip+ (4GB, red)
Price	Check Prices	Check Prices	Check Prices	$151.99 to $155.99	$43.99
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars
Release date	May 15, 2005	September 20, 2004	July 01, 2005		September 01, 2009
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.	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.	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.	The Cowon D2+ is a sturdy little touch-screen MP3 player with flexible sound enhancement settings and useful features, but it hasn't changed much from the original version we saw in 2007.	The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ is an excellent successor to the line, offering a fitness-friendly design with a built-in belt-clip, a simple interface, solid sound quality, and plenty of handy features--all for an ultralow price. It's an unbeatable value.
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Dimensions (WxDxH)	2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in	2.4 in x 0.9 in x 4.1 in	3.5 in x 0.6 in x 2.2 in	Info unavailable	1.4 in x 0.6 in x 2.2 in
Software type	Cowon jetAudio Cowon jetShell	Drivers & Utilities	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Drivers & Utilities
Digital player signal-to-noise ratio	95 dB	90 dB	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Resolution	160 x 128	220 x 176	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Mfr estimated battery life	14 hour(s)	16 hour(s)	40 hour(s)	Info unavailable	15 hour(s)
PC interface(s) supported	Hi-Speed USB	USB 2.0	Hi-Speed USB	Info unavailable	Hi-Speed USB
Flash memory form factor	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Integrated
Flash memory installed	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	4 GB
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium polymer	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Weight	5.1 oz	6.5 oz	4.8 oz	Info unavailable	0.8 oz
Digital storage media capacity	20 GB	20 GB	20 GB	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	This product is currently not in stock at any of our online merchants. Check the manufacturer's Web site for more information.	E-mail me when this product is available	This product is not currently available.Click here for Sony's latest offerings	Amazon.com $151.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $155.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $43.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $43.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores
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