Manufacturer: Cowon Systems, Inc. Part number: Q5W-40DN
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CNET editors' rating:
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Design: 7.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 6.0
Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Cowon Q5W (40GB)
price range: $309.99
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.
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
"A Korean ambition gone (a little) wrong..."
by PenaltyKillah on January 23, 2008
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
"Feature-packed PMP that needs a more polished user interface"
by suchinlee on December 5, 2007
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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful
"needs HD out and H.264 support"
by q5w_rocks on December 19, 2007
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Cowon Systems, Inc.
- Part Number: Q5W-40DN
General
- Device Type Portable media center
- Key Features Voice recorder, Digital audio player, Digital photo viewer, Digital video player, External HDD function
- Width 5.5 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 3.5 in
- Weight 13.4 oz
- PC Interfaces Hi-Speed USB
- Features Text viewer, USB host function
Display
- Display Type TFT 5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Features Touch screen
Memory / Storage
- HDD Capacity 40 GB
- HDD Form Factor 1.8" - Built-in
- RAM 128 MB DDR2 SDRAM
- File System Supported FAT 32
Still Images
- Supported Still Images Formats BMP, PNG, JPEG
Digital Audio
- Supported audio formats ASF, MP3, MPC, WAV, WMA, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, APE (Monkey's Audio)
- Supported bit rate 320Kbps
- Sample rate 48 kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio 95 dBA
- Audio output Built-in stereo speakers
- Microphone Built-in microphone
- Digital audio features VBR, 5 band EQ, ID3 tags support
Video
- Video Playback Formats ASF, AVI, WMV, DivX, XviD, MPEG-4, OGM (Ogg Media)
Connectivity
- Connections Hi-Speed USB, Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Audio / video output
Power Adapter
- Type Power adapter
Battery
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Internal
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Capacity 6500 mAh
- Recharge Time 5.5 hour(s)
- Battery Life Details Video playback - up to 7 hour(s), Audio playback - up to 13 hour(s)
Software
- Software Included Drivers
System Requirements
- Operating System Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Professional
Miscellaneous
- Firmware Upgradable Yes
- Included Accessories USB cable, USB host cable, Stereo headphones
Product series
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Price: $309.99
Manufacturer: Cowon Systems, Inc.
Specs: Portable media center, 5.5 in x 0.8 in x 3.5 in, TFT 5 in - Color, ASF, MP3, MPC, WAV, WMA, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, APE (Monkey's Audio), AVI, WMV, DivX, XviD, MPEG-4, OGM (Ogg Media), 13.4 oz
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Price: $349.99
Manufacturer: Cowon Systems, Inc.
Specs: Portable media center, 5.5 in x 0.8 in x 3.5 in, TFT 5 in - Color, ASF, MP3, MPC, WAV, WMA, AC-3, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, APE (Monkey's Audio), AVI, WMV, DivX, XviD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, OGM (Ogg Media), 13.4 oz
Manufacturer info
- Cowon Systems, Inc.
- Manufacturer profile
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- 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
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