Q5 officially annonced to be out MAY the 15th

[cliemacfr]

Hi there,
I went on product.cowon.com web site and the Q5 is annonced.
It's going to be out in 15 days.

And Damned, the WIFI is not inside the machine, we'll need a USB wifi key...
It's a shame.

Battey time : audio :14 Hours, video 7 hours.

And something I didn't understand is that we may need to buy the "plus" version of WINCE pro to be able to use the office viewer.

But the device look very nice.

have a good day.

CLié.[biggrin]

[mikey]

And Damned, the WIFI is not inside the machine, we'll need a USB wifi key...
It's a shame.


Thanks for info, but can you expand what this means, like do we need a usb wifi stick or...........[confused]

edit looking at the pics yeah looks like we will have to carry a usb wifi stick around and with this, battery life, and no removable battery id be hard to convince to buy this now.

[wjharing]

wow, great news the Q5 is finally making its way.

It's a pity the wifi is not internal. hopefully the US/European model will me slightly changed to adopt for this. The Archos have wifi built-in so it should be possible.

want one!!!

[Hess]

Is that May 15th Global or just Korea? By the looks of the site there are two packages you can get, one comes with more added extras than the other.

[omjeremy]

Hmmm... some disappointments.

Looks like the navigation software "Mappy" is only available for Korea. (http://www.mappy.co.kr/) Also, does it require that ugly windshield mount to work?

Also, the WiFi not being embedded is a big disappointment. Aren't there chips nowadays for WiFi that extremely small? I'm sure they could've found room inside the device.

It seems that if the device doesn't come with GPS or DMB in the US and there's no embedded WiFi, it should be less expensive. $500 is a lot. At least it comes with all the cables (tv/out-in?) and a remote.

edit: oh and look, maybe it comes with a case. See picture 15 here: http://product.cowon.com/product/product_Q5_photo.php
and see the headphones in picture 11. Noise cancellation? or...

[peebles]

Is that May 15th Global or just Korea? By the looks of the site there are two packages you can get, one comes with more added extras than the other.

Yeah, I'd really like to know what the differences are.. the translation I get back from babelfish and google language tools is pretty much, "Inside is empty [syen] the package".

From what I've seen elsewhere, "empty syen" seems to be used in conjunction with GPS. So maybe the GPS is the extra feature on the higher-end version.

I am also disappointed that the Wifi is not built in..

[Barron]

Well good news it will finally be realeased to bad about the wifi though having a usb stick in just does not seem to be very practical.

http://product.cowon.com/product/product_Q5_photo.php

see 4th picture from end

[omjeremy]

I guess you can get something like the link below instead of that large usb wifi adapter. Who knows how range is though...

http://www.compusb.com/ulmipoplplsm.html
(I don't have any relationship with the company, just googled small wifi usb and found this)

[kiwi]

The WiFi key is the worst implementation of Wifi - Agh!

[mikey]

If us Cowon freaks dont like the doggle imagine what the reviewers are going to say, this is such a bad backwards move. Ive used the Raon Vega umpc and have misplaced the wifi doggle for this so many times. Oh well there is always Archos.........

[kiwi]

wifi implementation sucks [thumbdwn]

lets hope in US version its replacing the DMB

:-(


I see the GPS is SiRF III CHIP - hmm nice - I feel thats an external module as well :(

see http://product.cowon.com/product/product_Q5_nameof.php

I think the GPS is part of the cradle - the HUMP part of the cradle on the back..

see here :
http://product.cowon.com/product/product_Q5_feature.php

<SIGH>

maybe the A3 will be better..

[omjeremy]

It also looks like GPS will be Korea only... see the button for DMB on the cradle.

Also, I looked up Windows CE 5.0 Pro Plus... It is an addition and, get this, it only enables viewing of office files. Yet, I still couldn't find a place to purchase it.

C'mon Cowon...

[kls16]

Does it say anything about HSDPA?

[bugmenot]

It's strange, this (http://product.cowon.com/product/product_Q5_nameof.php) page states in the specs "wi-fi" and yet there's no wi-fi usb key in the package list. Of course we all know the offending picture. My theory: They decided to show off USB hosting with whatever was on their desk.

We desperately need a korean translator.

Edit: I just saw this (http://product.cowon.com/product/product_Q5_feature.php) page and all hope is lost.

[AussiePie]

Only 2 weeks to wait before we start hearing more about the Q5 then :)

Looking forward to some reviews about its capabilities and fuctionality as well as SQ, not long to wait :)

[kiwi]

well, I guess the lack of onboard wifi is not a deal breaker..but only if the base unit is competetively priced. I wonder if the A3 news will be released soon.

I want a PMP to back up my Digital Cam photos/video, and playback avi, divX Xvid etc mainly

[jennifer]

Hi,

I am a fluent Korean/Englishspeaker as some of you may know...

I will clarify/confirm a few things:

1. WiFi is external and Cowon will be selling a seperate USB WiFi Stick for the Q5. This is a compensation for the ultra thin chasis and the very long battery life (come on, which is more important? you have to stop complaing and understand cowon's position.)

2. GPS is external and a different map software is planned for America (other countries not announced). Obviously, this is another compensation as point 1 + only car drivers really use it anyway.

3. Q5 will come out in June 2007 in america/international with a price tag of 499Usd for 40Gb and 549Usd for 60Gb. This release date is for korea only.

4. HSDPA will be availabe externally via USB.

5. The headphone picture is not a noise cancelling headphone but part of the headset with a buil-in mic for use in msn audio chat.(must be bought seperately)

6. You need to buy Windows CE Professional Plus from Cowon to enable office viewer.

Overall, Raon's VEGA Ultra Portable PC is much better and it was indeed worth buying it - waiting was pointless as Vega has full Windows XP for unlimited possibilities.

[eric3a]

Thanks for your translation Jennifer.
I'll have to wait for the price point to see if I might agree with your conclusion.
So far I don't.
Eric

[Hess]

This is a complete dissappointment, was very excited to get a Q5 but now, i hear all this I won't be buying one, it's not going to be worth it if I'm going to be having to buy all optional extras, including the OS to even run applications, ridiculous and very dissappointed in Cowon. Lets hope the A3 will live up to the hype.

[mssx]

i guess i would have liked this much better if it ran like a PMP and not some PPC. i don't like the windows GUI at all! the external WiFi and extra cost for maps don't bother me. i would buy the product if it was a little cheaper(which it will be in the future).
on the other hand having a hot (literally) gadget that eats all the battery is not my idea of portable multimedia.

[retard]

I saw the the Q5 has Office Viewer but there is not mention of Pocket Outlook. I want to replace my PDA with the Q5, anyway around this problem to install Pocket Outlook (Calendar, Todo, Contacts, Active Sync, etc).

[jennifer]

sorry about all this emphasis about the vega, but I am completely taken over by it...it is at least 10x better than the q5.

If you want outlook, (i can really only emphasizethis), there is cufrently nothing better than the vega which runs full Outlook 2007 at a very reasonable speeds.

Something I love about is the ability to play all emulator games...N64, Gameboy Advance, Playstation, SNES, MAME....the list is endless.

And I still cant believe I am running Need for Speed Hot Pursuit and Fifa 2000 on my Vega.
The 3D graphics just looks awesome with high frame rates thanks to AMD's 3Dnow! technology and Intel's MMX technology. PSP users are jealous of the vega...

And I really doubt whether you can do any of that on the q5..(running firefox on the q5 would be a miracle in this community while vega users are running firefox 3 by a simple download & automatic install....)

[mikey]

Overall, Raon's VEGA Ultra Portable PC is much better and it was indeed worth buying it - waiting was pointless as Vega has full Windows XP for unlimited possibilities.

Anyone considering this as i posted you need to use a usb wifi doggle with the Vega too

[blithevincent]

jennifer,you are selling really hard for this VEGA, but One thing it lacks is the support of 3D, so Vega definitely is not for gamer out there. And no, it would cost 1000$.

[omjeremy]

And, of course, battery life wouldn't be as good as the Q5.

[Da Real Mav]

jennifer,you are selling really hard for this VEGA, but One thing it lacks is the support of 3D, so Vega definitely is not for gamer out there. And no, it would cost 1000$.

well she's obviously found some kind of power that she wishes others to have...but to get it you need to release you're anger...and turn to the dark side.
(her other nickname is Darth Vega)

[Erasure4ever]

This external Wi-Fi excuse is BS. The PSP and DSLite both have built-in Wi-Fi, it doesn't use a lot of space on the PCB. What the hell is so special about a PMP that requires so much board space??? There is MORE circuitry inside of a PSP than this PMP. Sure the PSP doesn't have a HDD but it has a UMD drive. The battery life excuse is BS too. Why not allow you to turn on/off the Wi-Fi functionality when you use/not use it for power consumption? This is a HUGE disappointment.

[IdontexistM8]

I don't care about WiFi..some people are obsessed by it.

[uri_ali]

can some plz explain what is going to be in the the "american" Q5 ? i got all confused...

[kuul]

sorry about all this emphasis about the vega, but I am completely taken over by it...it is at least 10x better than the q5.

If you want outlook, (i can really only emphasizethis), there is cufrently nothing better than the vega which runs full Outlook 2007 at a very reasonable speeds.

Something I love about is the ability to play all emulator games...N64, Gameboy Advance, Playstation, SNES, MAME....the list is endless.

And I still cant believe I am running Need for Speed Hot Pursuit and Fifa 2000 on my Vega.
The 3D graphics just looks awesome with high frame rates thanks to AMD's 3Dnow! technology and Intel's MMX technology. PSP users are jealous of the vega...

And I really doubt whether you can do any of that on the q5..(running firefox on the q5 would be a miracle in this community while vega users are running firefox 3 by a simple download & automatic install....)

Man... why does this kid always come here and say things like that. VEGA is a COMPUTER and Q5 is a MEDIA PLAYER. You have doubt about that Q5 huh?
I doubt how fast does your VEGA can rip a dvd movie, how well could it run PS2 and GC emulator.
Could it play COD3, DOOM3 with high setings?
you know that a UPPC is not cmparable to a laptop/destop. I hope you know that a MEDIA PLAYER cannot be compared with a UPPC in your ways, either.

[maratus]

Do anybody know some reliable info about Q5's sound chip? Will there be any significant difference in SQ (compared to A3 for example?)

[thunndarr]

Just a bit of news, maybe. I live in Korea, and I've been checking the online shopping sites for news of the Q5. Well, it's been listed for quite some time, but they don't give a price meaning you can't buy it. However, they've updated some of the information about it. It's now showing 2 flavors, a 40gig model and a 60 gig model.

[ecardwell1]

Just a bit of news, maybe. I live in Korea, and I've been checking the online shopping sites for news of the Q5. Well, it's been listed for quite some time, but they don't give a price meaning you can't buy it. However, they've updated some of the information about it. It's now showing 2 flavors, a 40gig model and a 60 gig model.

Could you please provide any further information on specs that these sites may have different than the forums?

[thunndarr]

I'll post what I can decipher of the listed specs when I get home from work today.

[thunndarr]

Ok, here's what it says on the site I mentioned:

Display: 5 inch widescreen, 16.7 million color TFT LCD-WVGA (800x480)
Contrast 500:1/ 200cd/m2/ touchscreen interface

Hardware: Alchemy Au1200 500Mhz, 64MB NOR FLASH, 128 MB DDR2 SDRAM

O/S: WinCE 5.0 Professional. It also looks like it includes a couple of dictionaries. Britannica and YBM (Korean Language Academy chain.)

HDD: 1.8 inch 40/60 gigabyte FAT32 file system

Movie mode: AVI, ASF, WMV, MPG then something about 720*480, 30fps
DivX, XviD, MPEG4, WMV7/8/9, MP3, WMA, AC3 audio,
SMI subtitle support

Music mode: MP3, WMA, ASF, OGG, WAV, FLAC format, 8Kbps-1.4Mbps
MPEG 1/2/2.5 layer 3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, Wave, FLAC codecs
included (I think)
Effects: BBE, Mach3Bass, MP3 Enhance, 3D Surround Bass,
Treble

TDMB mode: DMB:H.264, BSAC audio)
TV out: Composit, component, S-video) Rod Antenna

Picture mode: JPG, BMP, PNG up to 2560*1920

Text mode: TXT/ (not sure) 2 mb

Record mode: ADPCM:44-192Kbps

FM radio: 76MHz-108MHz, 87.5MHz-108MHz

USB: USB Device/Host: USB 2.0 High Speed

Battery: Lithium Polymer, Audio 13 hours, movie/dmb 7 hours playback

Edit: Also mentions there is a seperate wifi module.

[ecardwell1]

Thanks Thunndarr.

[kiwi]

still waiting for the US release photos etc

Anyone willing to share?

b

[Hess]

You want see any for a while. And we're still unsure as to whether the rumors are even true so there definitely won't be pics at the moment.

[globex]

Price anyone?

[MrPMP]

Ok, here's what it says on the site I mentioned:

Display: 5 inch widescreen, 16.7 million color TFT LCD-WVGA (800x480)
Contrast 500:1/ 200cd/m2/ touchscreen interface

Hardware: Alchemy Au1200 500Mhz, 64MB NOR FLASH, 128 MB DDR2 SDRAM

O/S: WinCE 5.0 Professional. It also looks like it includes a couple of dictionaries. Britannica and YBM (Korean Language Academy chain.)

HDD: 1.8 inch 40/60 gigabyte FAT32 file system

Movie mode: AVI, ASF, WMV, MPG then something about 720*480, 30fps
DivX, XviD, MPEG4, WMV7/8/9, MP3, WMA, AC3 audio,
SMI subtitle support

Music mode: MP3, WMA, ASF, OGG, WAV, FLAC format, 8Kbps-1.4Mbps
MPEG 1/2/2.5 layer 3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, Wave, FLAC codecs
included (I think)
Effects: BBE, Mach3Bass, MP3 Enhance, 3D Surround Bass,
Treble

TDMB mode: DMB:H.264, BSAC audio)
TV out: Composit, component, S-video) Rod Antenna

Picture mode: JPG, BMP, PNG up to 2560*1920

Text mode: TXT/ (not sure) 2 mb

Record mode: ADPCM:44-192Kbps

FM radio: 76MHz-108MHz, 87.5MHz-108MHz

USB: USB Device/Host: USB 2.0 High Speed

Battery: Lithium Polymer, Audio 13 hours, movie/dmb 7 hours playback

Edit: Also mentions there is a seperate wifi module.

You mean to tell me it'll only view pictures sizes up to 2560x1920??? So this means it won't view my pics from my Canon Rebel xti that is 10mp and image sizes of 3888 x 2592!!!! AAAHHHHH NNNOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[birdmon]

Record mode: ADPCM:44-192Kbps



so it can record audio, what about video???

[Chester Copperpot]

Geeze only 13 hours of audio per charge? I guess that's the spinning hard drive to blame. I assume it would be significantly less than 13 hours with the screen on as well.

Couldn't they have made this an all flash memory player for roughly the same price? Like if it had the equivalent of 4 8GB SDHC cards internally? 13 hours is not terrible by any means, but I'm going to wait for the all flash memory driven Cowon Q6 that I just made up in my mind.

[Da Real Mav]

is there any indication whether this will play video like the D2 where you had to convert videos for compatibility?
cause i'm hoping it will just be a case of drag 'n drop and be ready to go with whatever it is.

[doniago]

There is a thread already out there discussing the Q5's specs...

[floppyears]

so does this announcement mean that the cowon a3 won't be released ? I just don't see the point of having both the Q5 & the A3 ?

What do you guys think?

[doniago]

Considering they were initially announced at the same time and are aimed at different audiences, I don't think there's any reason to believe the Q5's release will interfere with the A3's...

[eoniverse]

So what are the odds that Cowon misses the release date and this product is vaporware?

[mikey]

So what are the odds that Cowon misses the release date and this product is vaporware?

Very doubtful as its on their Korean Website

[eoniverse]

Very doubtful as its on their Korean Website

Well... that would be good news. I wonder how long it'll take to be available in the U.S.? Also on the 15th?

I've been going nuts needing a reliable 60GB+ media player... and I just may become certifiable and buy this (if available) rather than wait on the A3.

A bit off subject but I owned an Archos 504 for a week. Beautiful screen & plays everything I had but junk quality. The unit would intermittently freeze from static, then lock or have the screen go black and be unresponsive. Happened 3+ times a day under heavy use. Can't be good for components. Archos C/Svc = useless. Common issue. Well documented. No solution. Sent mine back for a full refund. Also signal to noise ratio horrible. I never would have believed their quality control was that bad considering how nice they look. Creative is not an option... or not a good one.

Just don't know if I can hold out until 60gb A3 arrives. I really need the space.

[mikey]

Well... that would be good news. I wonder how long it'll take to be available in the U.S.? Also on the 15th?

I've been going nuts needing a reliable 60GB+ media player... and I just may become certifiable and buy this (if available) rather than wait on the A3.

A bit off subject but I owned an Archos 504 for a week. Beautiful screen & plays everything I had but junk quality. The unit would intermittently freeze from static, then lock or have the screen go black and be unresponsive. Happened 3+ times a day under heavy use. Can't be good for components. Archos C/Svc = useless. Common issue. Well documented. No solution. Sent mine back for a full refund. Also signal to noise ratio horrible. I never would have believed their quality control was that bad considering how nice they look. Creative is not an option... or not a good one.

Just don't know if I can hold out until 60gb A3 arrives. I really need the space.

I have an 504 too and thus far has been faultless, I use it 8 hours a day, i have a d2 but I find that I need all my 25gb of music with me, so until the 16gb card come out Ill be using the 504 more.
But back OT if your holding out for a 60gb model you maybe waiting a while maybe 6 months but who knows

[AussiePie]

Well just a few days to we hear more and see a few user interpretations regarding its functionality (if the release date isn't pushed back).

I'm interested to know if the Q5 will have hardware driven EQ and Jeteffects (in FW like the D2) or if they will be software driven (like Jetaudio) or possibly a combo of both and what type of outputs the Q5 has line-out, bluetooth, A/V ect (mainly for the US/EU release) but the korean release i suposse will answer a few Q's :)

[Mindlessbeing]

I have an 504 too and thus far has been faultless, I use it 8 hours a day, i have a d2 but I find that I need all my 25gb of music with me, so until the 16gb card come out Ill be using the 504 more.
But back OT if your holding out for a 60gb model you maybe waiting a while maybe 6 months but who knows

*POKE* (http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/07/microdia-launches-16gb-sdhc-card-your-pocketbook-weeps-for-sham/)

[rolleyes]

Lol... 16GB SDHCs... I remember 16Mb HDs the size of a desktop case [rofl] .



Anyway, I'm disappointed by those latest Q5 updates :(. An extra dongle for Wifi and you need to buy the OS... Tsss, the hell with that, gimme the 60GB A3 and I'll be just fine :).

[thunndarr]

Q5 is now on sale in Korea. (Well, I should say that the online marketplace now lists a price.)The 40GB model is listing for 549,000 won (roughly $550.)

[JCMR]

Q5 is now on sale in Korea. (Well, I should say that the online marketplace now lists a price.)The 40GB model is listing for 549,000 won (roughly $550.)

That's great news... now for the western release. This is a somewhat agonizing [laugh] wait.

[ecardwell1]

Q5 is now on sale in Korea. (Well, I should say that the online marketplace now lists a price.)The 40GB model is listing for 549,000 won (roughly $550.)
Is this the Q5 with navigation? If not, any idea on that price?

[thunndarr]

Here's a link. No, the Navigation version doesn't yet list a price. Check the Cowon box and it should bring up a list of Cowon's PMPs and you can see the Q5 listed.

http://www.danawa.com/elec/prod_list/prod_list_search_new.php?defSite=ELEC&cate_c1=149&cate_c2=1360&cate_c3=0&cate_c4=0

[omjeremy]

It looks like those prices are higher than the US versions. They're selling A2 30gb for 330,330 won = 356 dollars. It's about 50 dollars over what they're selling for in the US. Probably the Q5 will be less than it is over there once it hits our shores.

[fornies]

Also there will be different features in the U.S. model (guessing) like exclusion of dmb and inclusion of wifi so its kind of hard to speculate the price.

[eoniverse]

When should the independent reviews begin to pop up?

[jason]

At the moment i just cant wait to get my hand on the Q5, its gonna be awesome, just so anxious on the release of it thats really annoying but hey the more the anxious the more excited i get over the Q5... awesome video codec support but a shock for the battery lastability... hoping it would have been the same as the D2 or near enough (30 hours in my case)...[laugh] but hey still an awesome player...simply cant wait....[thumbsup]

[ecardwell1]

Can anyone translate what is around the date listed on the webpage from Cowon (http://product.cowon.com/)? Could this be a US release date?







Sorry, I the link isn't taking me to the place where the mystery date is. Please click on the Q5 with pen and desk background then look for the headline "Cowon Event".

[Hess]

Ah scrolling down through the images, it looks sooooo soooo sexy! I want one now!

http://shop.cowon.com/products/ishop_product_detail.php3?CateCode=20/98&ProCode=1178860532

Not sure if it's been mentioned but looking at this image below, looks like it will use id3 tags:
http://shop.cowon.com/spec/q5/img/cowon_q5/Q5_feature_09.jpg

[eoniverse]

Questions I can't find answers for:

While I am mostly interested in the A3 the fact that the 60GB unit is coming to the market late is making me seriously consider the Q5.

What aspects of PMP does the Q5 not do that A3 can do? Recording? Codec support? etc.?

Is it possible to extend battery life of the Q5 by shutting off wi-fi or is it always on?

What db sound level is the Q5 audio output set for? (is it as loud as Creative W or as quiet as Archos 04?)

When can I expect English reviews?

[Kodai]

From what i have seen in these forums, the A3 will be able run MKV and OGM video files. I have also seen nothing about the Q5 being able to record video.

It appears that the wi-fi capability of the Q5 will be in a seperate module, so yes, it can be shut off.

Cnet has had their first look review up for a long time.
For indepth reviews, you'll need to wait at least a month or 2.

Signal to noise ratio is supposed to be 95db.

You should also look at the video that was posted recently.
http://iaudiophile.net/forums/showthread.php?t=14754

[iAudio Bunny]

Hi there,
I went on product.cowon.com web site and the Q5 is annonced.
It's going to be out in 15 days.

And Damned, the WIFI is not inside the machine, we'll need a USB wifi key...
It's a shame.

Battey time : audio :14 Hours, video 7 hours.

And something I didn't understand is that we may need to buy the "plus" version of WINCE pro to be able to use the office viewer.

But the device look very nice.

have a good day.

CLié.[biggrin]

Actually wifi will be built in for the US version eliminating the dmb feature.

[Spear12]

Questions I can't find answers for:

While I am mostly interested in the A3 the fact that the 60GB unit is coming to the market late is making me seriously consider the Q5.

What aspects of PMP does the Q5 not do that A3 can do? Recording? Codec support? etc.?

Is it possible to extend battery life of the Q5 by shutting off wi-fi or is it always on?

What db sound level is the Q5 audio output set for? (is it as loud as Creative W or as quiet as Archos 04?)

When can I expect English reviews?
who do you think these guys (forum members) are? cowon employees?
we know almost nothing about this device, other than what is posted on the official cowon site and these forums.

now, to answer your questions:
1. u will find out when the Q5 and A3 come out in the US
2. You can test it yourself when the Q5 comes out in the US
3. You can test how loud the Q5 is when is comes out in the US
4. You can expect english reviews when the Q5 comes out in the US

Get it?

[mikey]

who do you think these guys (forum members) are? cowon employees?


Actually One is a couple of posts up[wink]

[zorro18]

If wifi is not built-in then i would rather stick to the Archos 604WF.....
Big disappointment.[thumbdwn]

[eoniverse]

now, to answer your questions:
1. u will find out when the Q5 and A3 come out in the US
2. You can test it yourself when the Q5 comes out in the US
3. You can test how loud the Q5 is when is comes out in the US
4. You can expect english reviews when the Q5 comes out in the US

Get it?

Yes. Very helpful. Now I know when you post you know nothing I need to know about the Q5 or A3. Thanks.

[adewolf]

I would like to get one and get Linux running on it. No thanks to Winblows...
[devil]


Alex

[Spear12]

Yes. Very helpful. Now I know when you post you know nothing I need to know about the Q5 or A3. Thanks.

no problem, buddy![thumbsup]

[doniago]

Get this thread back on-topic folks, and quit the snarking at each other.

[NcowNteR]

all this news makes me think about it,

so for me it's really expensive, the battery is 1/3 of what i have now (sort of )
(IAudio X5L), WiFi isn't built in but i don't give a damn about it. I'm thinking about waiting until the A3 comes and i hope it's worth waiting for. but if i do get the money i'm surely buying a q5 because it's nicest PMP i've seen

P.S. For everybody loving vega: if you want to spend money on a uppc buy an OQO model O2 check this: http://www.oqo.com/products/model02/specifications.html

[vlada]

So is there any news from South Korea? Is it already possible to buy the Q5 over there? I haven't heard anything about it yet...

[cjcox]

Uh... how about:
http://shop.cowon.com/products/ishop_product_detail.php3?CateCode=20/98&ProCode=1178860234

Seems like you can order it online anyhow. There's a 60GB model link on their store as well.

[AussiePie]

I thought there would be some reviews about for the Q5 by now (even translated ones) but i havn't stumbled across any yet

Any Clues?

[Viper2005]

It should be out in the wild by now, but I haven't seen any reviews or even comments on it yet. I'm anxious to see what people think of the Q5.
I'm actually considering importing one rather than wait till September, as I plan do do a lot of flying this summer, and my A2 just ain't cutting it.

[eric3a]

I'm actually considering importing one rather than wait till September, as I plan do do a lot of flying this summer, and my A2 just ain't cutting it.
Actually for flying -I do a lot of that, mostly long flights- the A2 is probably better than the Q5 as it has better battery life.

I'm tight sometimes on the 9 or 10 hours I get for video on the A2, so one of my big questions, since flying is the main reason for having the A2, is whether I want a Q5 or not.

Eric

[in2sky]

truly weird there is no review around, even a korean one.
plus the other weird thing I read somewhere on the net is a "end of Q2" us release. would that mean end of june?

[Cyrus The Virus]

End of Q2 is end June indeed :S let us all pray :)