Cowon V5 HD PMP?

javi0084 · 12-07-2009, 16:33

http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/07/c...ead-of-launch/

blackriders · 12-07-2009, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by javi0084

http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/07/c...ead-of-launch/

wonder if it´s just a pmp with no wifi or net connectivity?

wonder what size screen and if it´s on oled?

bts11 · 12-07-2009, 18:32

A bit of a bold statement here but, it looks like a upgraded o2... uh-oh. If it is hopefully it will make up for some of the shortcomings.

Wifi connectivity is always a plus in my book for any pmp.

The "HD" designation always makes me cringe a bit. HD what? output? radio?

BigMan · 12-08-2009, 06:31

Maybe HD video?

javi0084 · 12-08-2009, 09:07

Competitor to the Zune HD?

dfkt · 12-08-2009, 09:48

The Zune HD is just a wannabe copy of the iPod Touch anyways... and it takes quite some effort for both to come even close to the S9, sans the Wifi stuff, of course.

Let's hope the V5 is a less crappy O2.

Here's a working video, by the way: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24CeciErOII"]YouTube- So Jisub ???? ????? cowon CF 200912 4[/ame]

gorgi · 12-08-2009, 10:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfkt

The Zune HD is just a wannabe copy of the iPod Touch anyways... and it takes quite some effort for both to come even close to the S9, sans the Wifi stuff, of course.

Let's hope the V5 is a less crappy O2.

Here's a working video, by the way: YouTube- So Jisub ???? ????? cowon CF 200912 4

Although the Zune HD is a pretty solid device - even soundwise. Very good neutral soundquality. Of course not comparable to the S9 with BBE technology. And it's ot a great UCI

EddieE · 12-08-2009, 11:03

I would be interested in it if it was just an O2 done properly, with a higher rez amoled gorrilla glass screen and a decent UI.

I was put off the O2 by reports of it's shortcomings but would still be interested in a device like it.

tirim4 · 12-08-2009, 12:20

Looks really nice, seems like its time for a new gen of cowon players. Tjis and the w2... Wonder if we will see any D2 or S9 styled player soon. I really hope that as Im not that into theese more video centeric devices...

bts11 · 12-09-2009, 03:00

I really would love this unit to be the convergence of a great video and music device. Key features I would like to see:

Touch screen with more than a couple hardware buttons
HDMI out (non-proprietary) let me use my own cables please.
AMOLED screen
Newest jet effects (that also work during video playback)
skin-able UI
SDHC expansion slot
More info and a US release date please!

anyone have any others?

dfkt · 12-09-2009, 06:42

What you describe there is pretty much a non-sucking O2, indeed.

Here's everything I hate about the O2, what Cowon could improve in a successor: http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum...ad.php?t=37194

bts11 · 12-09-2009, 12:24

Haha, I suppose I have been scorned by my o2. Also good read, I would say a device with all those items would be dream come true.

kasrhp · 12-09-2009, 12:37

Very welcome indeed. They should give all of the current o2 users this to make up for the o2!! Ahh, the power of dreams

Chester Copperpot · 12-10-2009, 20:56

I laughed out loud at the question marks after "HD" in the video.. I'm sure that wasn't their intention.

I love Cowon, they are often ahead of the curve when it comes to format support, but my guess is based on previous experience they'll barely meet their claims, whatever those may turn out to be.

What they should do is just go ahead and knock it out of the park with:

- support for1080p h264 in mkv container.. (some affordable Chinese PMPs already utilize chips capable of this)

- output of HD video and sound through non proprietary HDMI cable

- inclusion of a memory a card slot

The last 2 aren't going to happen because they will fuck it all up just to make a small profit on people buying the larger internal memory equipped versions and on proprietary cable sales.

To be honest, if it can do 720p in an mkv container without dropping frames, has a nice AMOLED screen, and memory card slot I'll buy it if it's less than $300. That's probably asking too much though.. I'm afraid the age of SDHC slot equipped players is over when companies stand to make such a profit off selling increased internal flash memory storage.

TheDarkSide · 12-11-2009, 11:58

Waiting, waiting, waiting on the V5 HD,............................

12-07-2009, 16:33	#1
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dfkt Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 2,975	The Zune HD is just a wannabe copy of the iPod Touch anyways... and it takes quite some effort for both to come even close to the S9, sans the Wifi stuff, of course. Let's hope the V5 is a less crappy O2. Here's a working video, by the way: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24CeciErOII"]YouTube- So Jisub ???? ????? cowon CF 200912 4[/ame] __________________ My Gear and Reviews \| My RMAA Tests \| Last.fm \| Album Art Exchange \| Rockbox \| Replaygain \| Don't be an idiot.

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12-08-2009, 12:20	#9
tirim4 Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,287	Looks really nice, seems like its time for a new gen of cowon players. Tjis and the w2... Wonder if we will see any D2 or S9 styled player soon. I really hope that as Im not that into theese more video centeric devices... __________________ DAP: Cowon S9 32 GB titanium\|D2 4gb black -totally/partly dead- \| Headphones: AKG K66 \| IEMs: Sony MDR EX300 \| UCI: Chakra\|Aero Music\|Klaus Browser\|Flow Browser\|Klaus Video UI "I'm the funky monkey junky, You're a flunky bunky donkey"

12-09-2009, 03:00	#10
bts11 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10	I really would love this unit to be the convergence of a great video and music device. Key features I would like to see: Touch screen with more than a couple hardware buttons HDMI out (non-proprietary) let me use my own cables please. AMOLED screen Newest jet effects (that also work during video playback) skin-able UI SDHC expansion slot More info and a US release date please! anyone have any others? Last edited by bts11; 12-09-2009 at 03:03..

12-07-2009, 18:32	#3
bts11 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10	A bit of a bold statement here but, it looks like a upgraded o2... uh-oh. If it is hopefully it will make up for some of the shortcomings. Wifi connectivity is always a plus in my book for any pmp. The "HD" designation always makes me cringe a bit. HD what? output? radio?

12-08-2009, 06:31	#4
BigMan Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5	Maybe HD video?

12-08-2009, 09:07	#5
javi0084 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MCSports.999.org Posts: 138	Competitor to the Zune HD?

12-09-2009, 06:42	#11
dfkt Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 2,975	What you describe there is pretty much a non-sucking O2, indeed. Here's everything I hate about the O2, what Cowon could improve in a successor: http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum...ad.php?t=37194 __________________ My Gear and Reviews \| My RMAA Tests \| Last.fm \| Album Art Exchange \| Rockbox \| Replaygain \| Don't be an idiot.

12-09-2009, 12:24	#12
bts11 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10	Haha, I suppose I have been scorned by my o2. Also good read, I would say a device with all those items would be dream come true.

12-09-2009, 12:37	#13
kasrhp Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 258	Very welcome indeed. They should give all of the current o2 users this to make up for the o2!! Ahh, the power of dreams

12-10-2009, 20:56	#14
Chester Copperpot Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 62	I laughed out loud at the question marks after "HD" in the video.. I'm sure that wasn't their intention. I love Cowon, they are often ahead of the curve when it comes to format support, but my guess is based on previous experience they'll barely meet their claims, whatever those may turn out to be. What they should do is just go ahead and knock it out of the park with: - support for1080p h264 in mkv container.. (some affordable Chinese PMPs already utilize chips capable of this) - output of HD video and sound through non proprietary HDMI cable - inclusion of a memory a card slot The last 2 aren't going to happen because they will fuck it all up just to make a small profit on people buying the larger internal memory equipped versions and on proprietary cable sales. To be honest, if it can do 720p in an mkv container without dropping frames, has a nice AMOLED screen, and memory card slot I'll buy it if it's less than $300. That's probably asking too much though.. I'm afraid the age of SDHC slot equipped players is over when companies stand to make such a profit off selling increased internal flash memory storage. Last edited by Chester Copperpot; 12-10-2009 at 21:05..

12-11-2009, 11:58	#15
TheDarkSide Haters gonna hate,... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Queens Village, NY Posts: 1,325	Waiting, waiting, waiting on the V5 HD,............................ __________________ *The ones that market themselves as Audiophile products are often the ones to be suspect of. --shigzeo*

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