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| Release date | December 14, 2007 | December 19, 2008 | December 14, 2007 | December 01, 2007 | August 19, 2008 |
| 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 Cowon S9 is a sexy-looking gadget with exceptional audio and video quality, but its construction quality and user interface pale in comparison to the competition. | 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 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. |
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| TV Output Resolution | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 720p |
| Integrated Flash Memory | Info unavailable | 16 GB | Info unavailable | 64 MB | Info unavailable |
| Hard Drive | 30 GB | Info unavailable | 60 GB | 40 GB | 60 GB |
| Device Type | Digital AV recorder | Digital AV player | Digital AV recorder | Portable media center | Digital AV player |
| Video Capture Formats | ASF | Info unavailable | ASF | Info unavailable | MPEG-2 MPEG-4 AVI WMV H.264 Motion JPEG |
| Radio | FM: 76 - 108 MHz | 87.5 - 108 MHz | 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 WAV WMA FLAC Ogg Vorbis MPEG 1 Audio MPEG 2 Audio APE (Monkey's Audio) | 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 AC-3 FLAC Ogg Vorbis MPEG 1 Audio MPEG 2 Audio MPEG 2.5 Audio APE (Monkey's Audio) | MP3 PCM WAV WMA ADPCM Protected WMA (DRM) |
| Weight | 9.9 oz | 2.7 oz | 10.5 oz | 13.4 oz | 8.8 oz |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 5.2 in x 0.9 in x 3.1 in | 2.2 in x 0.5 in x 4.2 in | 5.2 in x 0.9 in x 3.1 in | 5.5 in x 0.8 in x 3.5 in | 5 in x 0.5 in x 3.1 in |
| Battery | 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 | Stereo headphones | AV cable USB cable AC adapter Hand strap USB host cable Stereo headphones Component video cable | AV cable USB cable AC adapter Hand strap Remote control Stereo headphones | USB cable Cleaning cloth Stereo headphones |
| Display Type | 4 in TFT | 3.3 in AMOLED | 4 in TFT | 5 in TFT | 4.8 in TFT |
| Product Description | Cowon A3 - Digital AV recorder | Cowon S9 - Digital AV player | Cowon A3 - Digital AV recorder | Cowon Q5W - Portable media center | Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet - Digital AV player |
| 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) | AVI WMV XviD | 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-1 MPEG-2 MPEG-4 OGM (Ogg Media) | WMV MPEG-4 Motion JPEG |
| PC Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB | Bluetooth Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Bluetooth Hi-Speed USB IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g | Hi-Speed USB IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g |
| TV Standards Supported | PAL NTSC | PAL NTSC | PAL NTSC | Info unavailable | NTSC PAL SECAM |
| Supported Still Images Formats | BMP GIF PNG RAW JPEG TIFF | JPEG | BMP GIF PNG RAW JPEG TIFF | BMP PNG RAW JPEG | BMP GIF PNG JPEG |
| 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 | FM tuner Voice recorder Digital audio player Digital photo viewer Digital video player Digital audio recorder | 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 | Web browsing Digital audio player Digital photo viewer Digital video player External HDD function |
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