Cowon Q5W (40GB)

CNET Editors' rating explained for Cowon Q5W (40GB)

Reviewed by:: Donald Bell
Edited by:: Lindsey Turrentine
Reviewed on:: 01/22/08
Updated on:: 01/22/08
Released on:: 12/01/07
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Design:: 7.0
Features:: 8.0
Performance:: 6.0

Editors' rating: electronics
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10.0 (Perfect):
This exceedingly rare score is reserved for a product that is as perfect as it could be.

9.0 to 9.9 (Spectacular):
A product that receives a rating in this range scores high on all of its rating criteria. It succeeds at meeting all of its intended users' needs and has no meaningful drawbacks.

8.0 to 8.9 (Excellent):
A product that receives a rating in this range is superior in so many ways that its relatively few drawbacks are not very important.

7.0 to 7.9 (Very good):
While the strengths of a product scoring in this range certainly outweigh its weaknesses, it has some minor faults that certain users should be aware of.

6.0 to 6.9 (Good):
This range represents a product that is above average. Its strengths slightly outweigh its weaknesses, making it good for most uses but not a standout.

5.0 to 5.9 (Average):
A product that scores in this range is functional but unremarkable.

4.0 to 4.9 (Mediocre):
Products in this range are below average. They fall the middle of the pack for most features, but suffer from a few additional major flaws.

3.0 to 3.9 (Poor):
You probably should not consider a product in this range or lower. There may be one or two specialized circumstances, however, that could justify the purchase of this product for a very low price for a specific demand.

2.0 to 2.9 (Terrible):
A product that receives a rating in this range scores low on all of its rating criteria. It does not satisfy any of its intended users' needs and has no meaningful strengths.

1.0 to 1.9 (Abysmal):
A product in this range should never have been produced. This product has no redeeming qualities and worse, may actually harm you or your productivity.

User opinions

6.0/10 Average user rating from 8 users Good

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7/10 Very good December 5, 2007

by suchinlee (see profile)

"Feature-packed PMP that needs a more polished user interface" Read more >>
5/10 Average January 23, 2008

by PenaltyKillah (see profile)

"A Korean ambition gone (a little) wrong..." Read more >>
1/10 Abysmal January 23, 2008

by padre22 (see profile)

"TERRIBLE TERRIBLE" Read more >>
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