iAudio (X5-60BL) X5 60GB, is this an older model?

enriquez · 02-12-2007, 13:11

Hello,

I'm looking to buy an X5 and found a 60gb for pretty cheap on Amazon, $279.99. It has this disclaimer on the listing:

"Did you know?
You may still purchase this product, but a newer version may be available. Explore alternative product suggestions below."

Then below has a link to another X5 60gb for $349.99. I'm wondering if the cheaper one is an older model or if anyone possibly knows why it is so cheap? There's also a 60gb listed on jetmall.net with a remote and looks like the cradle for $319.99, is this a newer version?

Any help would be appreciated, thanks

_Scott

Cheaper model:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...d-20/ref=nosim

More expensive model:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...930896-5922803

Jetmall.net:
http://www.jetmall.net/index.asp?Pag...ROD&ProdID=258

breakfastchef · 02-12-2007, 17:55

As far as I know, and X5 60GB is an X5 60GB. The X5 is already an older player so I would expect the prices to drop. Since Cowon is apparently not supporting further firmware development, I wonder why the prices are still so high. Anyway, JetMall does put together some decent packages, though, so don't rule them out.

HiMDforMe · 02-12-2007, 21:51

maybe one of the 60gb models being sold is refurbished?

02-12-2007, 13:11	#1
enriquez Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2	iAudio (X5-60BL) X5 60GB, is this an older model? Hello, I'm looking to buy an X5 and found a 60gb for pretty cheap on Amazon, $279.99. It has this disclaimer on the listing: "Did you know? You may still purchase this product, but a newer version may be available. Explore alternative product suggestions below." Then below has a link to another X5 60gb for $349.99. I'm wondering if the cheaper one is an older model or if anyone possibly knows why it is so cheap? There's also a 60gb listed on jetmall.net with a remote and looks like the cradle for $319.99, is this a newer version? Any help would be appreciated, thanks _Scott Cheaper model: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...d-20/ref=nosim More expensive model: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...930896-5922803 Jetmall.net: http://www.jetmall.net/index.asp?Pag...ROD&ProdID=258

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02-12-2007, 17:55	#2
breakfastchef Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 773	As far as I know, and X5 60GB is an X5 60GB. The X5 is already an older player so I would expect the prices to drop. Since Cowon is apparently not supporting further firmware development, I wonder why the prices are still so high. Anyway, JetMall does put together some decent packages, though, so don't rule them out.

02-12-2007, 21:51	#3
HiMDforMe Rockbox5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 995	maybe one of the 60gb models being sold is refurbished?