A2 Battery Questions + Singapore Price

Teknomancer · 08-11-2007, 05:33

I'm leaving to Singapore for a short trip. I decided to buy the Cowon A2. I have some last minute doubts before spending the cash.

I'd be happy if I could have the following points clarified.

1. My brother has an iPod Video (30G). I want to copy the videos via- Cowon's USB OTG. Are iPod video known to work with OTG?

2. His videos are 300x240 MPEG-4 with 300kpbs video quality. If I choose a resolution for video that is *NOT* Cowon's screen size resolution (or multiple) will that mean using more battery to scale the video realtime? Is it good for the battery in the long run to play such ackward (for Cowon) sized videos?

3. What is the format specifications (codec, resolution, fps) that produce the BEST battery life in A2?

4. Are Cowon A2 Batteries available in stores easily? I'm in India so I don't suppose I can ever get Cowon's battery there, if that's the case should I buy an extra battery just in case the one inside Cowon goes bad in say within a year? (I'm a heavy audio user about 5 to 8 hours a day).

5. Is there a picture-by-picture thread where they replace an A2 battery?

6. Any idea what is a good deal in terms of Singapore Dollars for the Cowon A2 30 GB??

The reason I'm asking about battery even though it's 'supposed' to be so good, is I have never in my life got as much battery life as claimed by other users of a product. Yeah I have the worst luck with batteries. Pessimistic but

Thanks in advance.

Kodai · 08-15-2007, 16:29

well, I try my best at these.

1) I havn't heard of someone connecting an ipod to a cowon, but you might be able to transfer files. Note that protected video and music files (like most you get from itunes) will NOT work on the A2.

2) If it's a Divx or Xvid (.avi) MP4 file, it'll likely work. Files that are less than Cowon's full resolution (480 x 272) will not streatch to fit. They will show at their native resolution. Battery life for videos is about 10 hours.

3) I havn't heard of any study of differing codecs, resolutions, etc. as related to battery life. I would think it is unlikely to have much effect. The only thing I know will increase battery life is playing music with the LCD off.

4) The battery is not meant to be user replaceable.

5) There are threads in this forum where the case is opened, including shots of the battery and it's connection.

6) At the current exchange rate, I'd guess $450-500 Singapore.

Ath · 08-17-2007, 09:05

6) It'll be around SGD 650 to 700 with gst.

ameyapal · 08-18-2007, 04:30

is it 450-500 or 650-700.. also what is gst.. is it some kind of a singaporean tax or something.. approximately how long will the battery last with extensive use.. an ipod battery lasts 2-3 years i know

Teknomancer · 08-18-2007, 10:43

Bad News Guys

Really sad to say this, but Cowon A2 is no longer available in Singapore. I searched quite a bit from large malls to obscure shops to the supposedly official Cowon distributor in Singapore. It's no longer available.

I ended up getting a somewhat decent buy on an Archos 504 + DVR station. I don't really like the bulkyness of the whole setup to record video. I'm quite disappointed that I had to go in for Archos, which is definitely not what I aimed at but considered it as a last resort.

I hope my Archos suits my needs though.

Thanks a lot.

bear · 08-23-2007, 06:15

saw your post too late. you should have tried SIM LIM SQUARE. thats where all electronic/electrical geeks go to shop. including foreigners.

linj · 08-26-2007, 04:45

The A2 is enormously overpriced in Singapore. I live here; I ordered one through Amazon and vPost, shipped to my home in less than a week for less than 500 SGD. (And this was before the mad price drop of the A2.)

Your mileage may vary.

08-11-2007, 05:33	#1
Teknomancer Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2	A2 Battery Questions + Singapore Price I'm leaving to Singapore for a short trip. I decided to buy the Cowon A2. I have some last minute doubts before spending the cash. I'd be happy if I could have the following points clarified. 1. My brother has an iPod Video (30G). I want to copy the videos via- Cowon's USB OTG. Are iPod video known to work with OTG? 2. His videos are 300x240 MPEG-4 with 300kpbs video quality. If I choose a resolution for video that is NOT Cowon's screen size resolution (or multiple) will that mean using more battery to scale the video realtime? Is it good for the battery in the long run to play such ackward (for Cowon) sized videos? 3. What is the format specifications (codec, resolution, fps) that produce the BEST battery life in A2? 4. Are Cowon A2 Batteries available in stores easily? I'm in India so I don't suppose I can ever get Cowon's battery there, if that's the case should I buy an extra battery just in case the one inside Cowon goes bad in say within a year? (I'm a heavy audio user about 5 to 8 hours a day). 5. Is there a picture-by-picture thread where they replace an A2 battery? 6. Any idea what is a good deal in terms of Singapore Dollars for the Cowon A2 30 GB?? The reason I'm asking about battery even though it's 'supposed' to be so good, is I have never in my life got as much battery life as claimed by other users of a product. Yeah I have the worst luck with batteries. Pessimistic but Thanks in advance. Last edited by Teknomancer; 08-11-2007 at 05:38..

08-15-2007, 16:29	#2
Kodai Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mipple City Posts: 89	well, I try my best at these. 1) I havn't heard of someone connecting an ipod to a cowon, but you might be able to transfer files. Note that protected video and music files (like most you get from itunes) will NOT work on the A2. 2) If it's a Divx or Xvid (.avi) MP4 file, it'll likely work. Files that are less than Cowon's full resolution (480 x 272) will not streatch to fit. They will show at their native resolution. Battery life for videos is about 10 hours. 3) I havn't heard of any study of differing codecs, resolutions, etc. as related to battery life. I would think it is unlikely to have much effect. The only thing I know will increase battery life is playing music with the LCD off. 4) The battery is not meant to be user replaceable. 5) There are threads in this forum where the case is opened, including shots of the battery and it's connection. 6) At the current exchange rate, I'd guess $450-500 Singapore. __________________ As far as we know, peanut butter has no effect on the rotation of the Earth. -- Annals of Improbable Research

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08-17-2007, 09:05	#3
Ath Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 83	6) It'll be around SGD 650 to 700 with gst.

08-18-2007, 04:30	#4
ameyapal Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1	is it 450-500 or 650-700.. also what is gst.. is it some kind of a singaporean tax or something.. approximately how long will the battery last with extensive use.. an ipod battery lasts 2-3 years i know

08-18-2007, 10:43	#5
Teknomancer Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2	Bad News Guys Really sad to say this, but Cowon A2 is no longer available in Singapore. I searched quite a bit from large malls to obscure shops to the supposedly official Cowon distributor in Singapore. It's no longer available. I ended up getting a somewhat decent buy on an Archos 504 + DVR station. I don't really like the bulkyness of the whole setup to record video. I'm quite disappointed that I had to go in for Archos, which is definitely not what I aimed at but considered it as a last resort. I hope my Archos suits my needs though. Thanks a lot.

08-23-2007, 06:15	#6
bear Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 15	saw your post too late. you should have tried SIM LIM SQUARE. thats where all electronic/electrical geeks go to shop. including foreigners.

08-26-2007, 04:45	#7
linj Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12	The A2 is enormously overpriced in Singapore. I live here; I ordered one through Amazon and vPost, shipped to my home in less than a week for less than 500 SGD. (And this was before the mad price drop of the A2.) Your mileage may vary.