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| Release date | December 14, 2007 | August 19, 2008 | December 14, 2007 | December 01, 2007 | October 08, 2009 |
| The Bottom Line | The Cowon A3 portable video player is a fantastic value when judged on the merits of its file support and integrated video-recording capabilities. If you've got nimble fingers and an eclectic assortment of audio and video formats, the Cowon A3 should be at the top of your list. | The Archos 5 boasts an improved screen size, image resolution, and sound quality over its predecessor, but its Web browser and Flash media playback are disappointing for a product marketed on the strength of its Internet media capabilities. | The Cowon A3 portable video player is a fantastic value when judged on the merits of its file support and integrated video-recording capabilities. If you've got nimble fingers and an eclectic assortment of audio and video formats, the Cowon A3 should be at the top of your list. | The Cowon Q5W aims to do everything a gadget-aholic may want in a portable video player. Unfortunately, its confusing dual interface and high price hold it back from greatness. | The Archos 5 is a great video player, but it disappoints as a premium Android Internet tablet and GPS unit. |
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| TV Output Resolution | Info unavailable | 720p | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Hard Drive | 30 GB | 60 GB | 60 GB | 40 GB | Info unavailable |
| Device Type | Digital AV recorder | Digital AV player | Digital AV recorder | Portable media center | Portable media center |
| Video Capture Formats | ASF | MPEG-2 MPEG-4 AVI WMV H.264 Motion JPEG | ASF | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Radio | FM: 76 - 108 MHz | Info unavailable | FM: 76 - 108 MHz | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Supported Audio Formats | AAC ASF MP3 PCM WAV WMA AC-3 FLAC G.726 Ogg Vorbis MPEG 1 Audio MPEG 2 Audio Apple Lossless APE (Monkey's Audio) | MP3 PCM WAV WMA ADPCM Protected WMA (DRM) | AAC ASF MP3 PCM WAV WMA AC-3 FLAC G.726 Ogg Vorbis MPEG 1 Audio MPEG 2 Audio Apple Lossless APE (Monkey's Audio) | ASF MP3 MPC WAV WMA FLAC Ogg Vorbis MPEG 1 Audio MPEG 2 Audio MPEG 2.5 Audio APE (Monkey's Audio) | MP3 WMA Protected WMA PCM AAC AAC+ Ogg Vorbis FLAC |
| Localization | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | United States |
| Weight | 9.9 oz | 8.8 oz | 10.5 oz | 13.4 oz | 6.4 oz |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 5.2 in x 0.9 in x 3.1 in | 5 in x 0.5 in x 3.1 in | 5.2 in x 0.9 in x 3.1 in | 5.5 in x 0.8 in x 3.5 in | 5.6 in x 0.4 in x 3.1 in |
| Battery | Internal Rechargeable - Lithium polymer | Internal Rechargeable - Lithium polymer - Internal - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer | Internal Rechargeable - Lithium polymer | Internal Rechargeable - Lithium polymer - 6500 mAh | Internal Rechargeable - Lithium polymer - Internal - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer |
| Included Accessories | AV cable USB cable AC adapter Hand strap USB host cable Stereo headphones Component video cable | USB cable Cleaning cloth Stereo headphones | AV cable USB cable AC adapter Hand strap USB host cable Stereo headphones Component video cable | USB cable USB host cable Stereo headphones | Earphones USB cable DVR station adapter |
| Display Type | 4 in TFT | 4.8 in TFT | 4 in TFT | 5 in TFT | 4.8 in LCD |
| Flash Memory Cards Supported | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | microSD Memory Card |
| Product Description | Cowon A3 - Digital AV recorder | Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet - Digital AV player | Cowon A3 - Digital AV recorder | Cowon Q5W - Portable media center | Archos 5 Internet Tablet - Portable media center |
| Video Playback Formats | ASF AVI VOB WMV MPEG XviD MPEG-1 MPEG-4 DivX 4.0 DivX 5.0 DivX 6.0 DivX 3.11 MPEG-4 SP Motion JPEG OGM (Ogg Media) | WMV MPEG-4 Motion JPEG | ASF AVI VOB WMV MPEG XviD MPEG-1 MPEG-4 DivX 4.0 DivX 5.0 DivX 6.0 DivX 3.11 MPEG-4 SP Motion JPEG OGM (Ogg Media) | ASF AVI WMV DivX XviD MPEG-4 OGM (Ogg Media) | MPEG-4 MPEG-48 H.264 WMV MKV Motion JPEG |
| PC Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | USB 2.0 802.11b/g/n |
| TV Standards Supported | PAL NTSC | NTSC PAL SECAM | PAL NTSC | Info unavailable | NTSC PAL SECAM |
| Supported Still Images Formats | BMP GIF PNG RAW JPEG TIFF | BMP GIF PNG JPEG | BMP GIF PNG RAW JPEG TIFF | BMP PNG JPEG | JPEG BMP PNG GIF |
| Key Features | FM tuner Voice recorder Digital audio player Digital photo viewer Digital video player External HDD function Digital audio recorder Video capture from external source | Web browsing Digital audio player Digital photo viewer Digital video player External HDD function | FM tuner Voice recorder Digital audio player Digital photo viewer Digital video player External HDD function Digital audio recorder Video capture from external source | Voice recorder Digital audio player Digital photo viewer Digital video player External HDD function | Digital audio player Digital video player Digital photo viewer Digital audio recorder Digital video recorder Voice recorder |
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