D3...s9?

Jessipoo · 09-01-2008, 08:59

Okay. This is confusing. We were told by reliable sources that the D3 did indeed exist and would come out soon (this time makes sense) but they released 3 new players.

In your opinions, do you think the S9 is indeed the D3 or there is another player for the D2 sucessor?

According to anythingbutipod or engadget (can't remember) the S9 is meant to be a D2 sucessor. According to Cnet Asia, the D3 still exists even with the S9 release (though it is terribly worded and unclear).

I feel the S9 has a lot of what we were hoping from a D3 sucessor in terms of features (the UI is hopefully improved as well) all that was missing was the SD expansion slot that we were all quite upset about and perhaps the wifi we were hoping it would have. But in big, it wasn't too far off I find but that's only IMO.

So.. is the S9 the D3 you think?

Insta · 09-01-2008, 09:48

I dunno.... maybe Cowon released the other two daps to test our reaction or something..

So by releasing the s9, they know now how extremely important an sd port would be, and that they need to spice it up (add more features) to win us over (though I'd most likely buy it anyway just because it's the d3

). They also know that the upgraded looks are greatly appreciated

And by releasing the o2, maybe they were trying to see if we would like more video functionality and all that (I haven't been keeping tabs on the o2, so I don't know much about it

).

But this is highly unrealistic and optimistic, because if the d3 had the combined features of the o2 and s9, it would totally kill their sales....

So I think that the d3 will probably be the same size or even smaller than the d2, with a slimmer profile and maybe a few more features that were missing from the d2 (PLAYLISTS??)

..But it's all just conjecture at this point

Jessipoo · 09-01-2008, 10:52

well I'm thinking that ths S9 has all the issues of playlist (what issues anyways? I keep hearing about them) and UI fixes so tapping 3 times to do something will no longer be necessary.. etc.

I think overall the S9 is a winner but def not that much of an improvement over the D2 but since I never had a D2 but know about it, I like it. If I had a D2, I probably would not do the switch.

LostPhil · 09-01-2008, 11:13

Playlists - doesn't support any playlists such as m3u files etc.

There's a very basic on the go playlist that you can't save but you can't even re-order the tracks.

doniago · 09-01-2008, 14:22

I'd still like to know what "reliable sources" claimed that the D3 existed?

Perhaps the same ones that said the X5 would support ID3 tag browsing?

Insta · 09-01-2008, 15:12

Uhh I'm not sure which sources you're referring to as pertaining to the x5 (never been to that part of the forum

), but there was a post in the Cowon s9 thread, where someone asked a rep from Cowon whether the s9 or o2 were successors to the d2. So, the rep said they are in fact, not. So the existence of the d3 is still up in the air..

However, you'd think that if there was definitely no d3, the rep would have no reason not to tell him so.

So as I said before, it's all conjecture right now

Edit: He only asked about the s9, but I doubt the o2 is a successor xD

da1writer · 09-01-2008, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Insta

Uhh I'm not sure which sources you're referring to as pertaining to the x5 (never been to that part of the forum

), but there was a post in the Cowon s9 thread, where someone asked a rep from Cowon whether the s9 or o2 were successors to the d2. So, the rep said they are in fact, not. So the existence of the d3 is still up in the air..

However, you'd think that if there was definitely no d3, the rep would have no reason not to tell him so.

So as I said before, it's all conjecture right now

Edit: He only asked about the s9, but I doubt the o2 is a successor xD

It would be pretty funny if the O2 is the D2's successor (company just wanted to skip a few letters and keep the number, lol). Overall I'll be waiting for two websites to release a review of the devices before I even bother jumping on the new devices:
anythingbutipod.com (they convinced me to get the D2)
and
Cnet.com (less of this group though)

Jessipoo · 09-01-2008, 22:18

ya anythingbutipod do thorough reviews and I'm hoping they can get their hands on it by end september so we can all get ourselves ready to order by october. express shipping? yup yup! But I'd have to see the reviews.. and the player in action before making that last step.

It'd suck to get a S9 then have a D3 come out with the features of the S9 and more like wifi and sd.. would really suck but that's tech. it's always changing.

paulr · 09-08-2008, 23:30

I have the feeling that the S9 is the D2 successor. I just went ahead and ordered a D2. So that just about assures that they'll introduce a real D3 pretty soon ;-)

laropo · 09-09-2008, 06:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulr

I have the feeling that the S9 is the D2 successor.

Yeah.. but it isn't.

Mr. Black · 09-09-2008, 07:59

...but it will replace the D2 in the Cowon line up....so while it may not be a successor it will be a place holder

Jessipoo · 09-09-2008, 09:53

and a D3.. soon? Last time I heard that was on Engadget 9 months ago.

Mr. Black · 09-09-2008, 10:10

Sorry, what D3?

D3 was never announced or even confirmed to exist...

Jessipoo · 09-09-2008, 10:30

no, not officially, but it was hinted at and (I think even its existence was confirmed) by reliable source, like ppl from Cnet UK and someone else.. shoot I can't remember anymore, either someone on this forum found info or abi.com

Mr. Black · 09-09-2008, 10:44

So something was hinted at by someone but not officially, but the source was reliable but you don't know who the source was? hehehe, it's funny reading it like that....

Sorry for yanking you around, I know exactly what you are referring to... and no, a device known as the "D3" was NEVER confirmed... One person at cNet UK mentioned specs for an upcomming Cowon device, coincidentally those specs match the specs of the S9 (what a shocker)

Wait for a D3 if you want, but there is absolutely no telling when it will arrive, or if it will ever be anything more than a prototype...or anything more than an idea...

09-01-2008, 08:59	#1
Jessipoo Gadget enthousiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 225	D3...s9? Okay. This is confusing. We were told by reliable sources that the D3 did indeed exist and would come out soon (this time makes sense) but they released 3 new players. In your opinions, do you think the S9 is indeed the D3 or there is another player for the D2 sucessor? According to anythingbutipod or engadget (can't remember) the S9 is meant to be a D2 sucessor. According to Cnet Asia, the D3 still exists even with the S9 release (though it is terribly worded and unclear). I feel the S9 has a lot of what we were hoping from a D3 sucessor in terms of features (the UI is hopefully improved as well) all that was missing was the SD expansion slot that we were all quite upset about and perhaps the wifi we were hoping it would have. But in big, it wasn't too far off I find but that's only IMO. So.. is the S9 the D3 you think?

09-01-2008, 09:48	#2
Insta Techie Join Date: May 2008 Location: United States Posts: 709	I dunno.... maybe Cowon released the other two daps to test our reaction or something.. So by releasing the s9, they know now how extremely important an sd port would be, and that they need to spice it up (add more features) to win us over (though I'd most likely buy it anyway just because it's the d3 ). They also know that the upgraded looks are greatly appreciated And by releasing the o2, maybe they were trying to see if we would like more video functionality and all that (I haven't been keeping tabs on the o2, so I don't know much about it ). But this is highly unrealistic and optimistic, because if the d3 had the combined features of the o2 and s9, it would totally kill their sales.... So I think that the d3 will probably be the same size or even smaller than the d2, with a slimmer profile and maybe a few more features that were missing from the d2 (PLAYLISTS??) ..But it's all just conjecture at this point __________________ Cowon D2 4GB 16 GB SDHC Flash UI-- Vintage Theme- Doodlez Sum cheap Koss buds ;x

09-01-2008, 11:13	#4
LostPhil Desperado Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 426	Playlists - doesn't support any playlists such as m3u files etc. There's a very basic on the go playlist that you can't save but you can't even re-order the tracks. __________________ Cowon D2 -> biosciencegook cMoy -> Sennheiser PX100/Crossroads Mylarone X3i/Equation Audio RP-21

09-01-2008, 14:22	#5
doniago I, Like, Do Stuff Here. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 4,651	I'd still like to know what "reliable sources" claimed that the D3 existed? Perhaps the same ones that said the X5 would support ID3 tag browsing? __________________ DonIago Iron Mod "When you do things right, people won't be sure you did anything at all."

09-01-2008, 15:12	#6
Insta Techie Join Date: May 2008 Location: United States Posts: 709	Uhh I'm not sure which sources you're referring to as pertaining to the x5 (never been to that part of the forum ), but there was a post in the Cowon s9 thread, where someone asked a rep from Cowon whether the s9 or o2 were successors to the d2. So, the rep said they are in fact, not. So the existence of the d3 is still up in the air.. However, you'd think that if there was definitely no d3, the rep would have no reason not to tell him so. So as I said before, it's all conjecture right now Edit: He only asked about the s9, but I doubt the o2 is a successor xD __________________ Cowon D2 4GB 16 GB SDHC Flash UI-- Vintage Theme- Doodlez Sum cheap Koss buds ;x Last edited by Insta; 09-01-2008 at 15:16..

09-01-2008, 10:52	#3
Jessipoo Gadget enthousiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 225	well I'm thinking that ths S9 has all the issues of playlist (what issues anyways? I keep hearing about them) and UI fixes so tapping 3 times to do something will no longer be necessary.. etc. I think overall the S9 is a winner but def not that much of an improvement over the D2 but since I never had a D2 but know about it, I like it. If I had a D2, I probably would not do the switch.

09-01-2008, 22:18	#8
Jessipoo Gadget enthousiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 225	ya anythingbutipod do thorough reviews and I'm hoping they can get their hands on it by end september so we can all get ourselves ready to order by october. express shipping? yup yup! But I'd have to see the reviews.. and the player in action before making that last step. It'd suck to get a S9 then have a D3 come out with the features of the S9 and more like wifi and sd.. would really suck but that's tech. it's always changing.

09-08-2008, 23:30	#9
paulr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 379	I have the feeling that the S9 is the D2 successor. I just went ahead and ordered a D2. So that just about assures that they'll introduce a real D3 pretty soon ;-)

09-09-2008, 07:59	#11
Mr. Black ~~Title~~ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 404 Posts: 4,067	...but it will replace the D2 in the Cowon line up....so while it may not be a successor it will be a place holder __________________ Gone! Just like that!

09-09-2008, 09:53	#12
Jessipoo Gadget enthousiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 225	and a D3.. soon? Last time I heard that was on Engadget 9 months ago.

09-09-2008, 10:10	#13
Mr. Black ~~Title~~ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 404 Posts: 4,067	Sorry, what D3? D3 was never announced or even confirmed to exist... __________________ Gone! Just like that!

09-09-2008, 10:30	#14
Jessipoo Gadget enthousiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 225	no, not officially, but it was hinted at and (I think even its existence was confirmed) by reliable source, like ppl from Cnet UK and someone else.. shoot I can't remember anymore, either someone on this forum found info or abi.com

09-09-2008, 10:44	#15
Mr. Black ~~Title~~ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 404 Posts: 4,067	So something was hinted at by someone but not officially, but the source was reliable but you don't know who the source was? hehehe, it's funny reading it like that.... Sorry for yanking you around, I know exactly what you are referring to... and no, a device known as the "D3" was NEVER confirmed... One person at cNet UK mentioned specs for an upcomming Cowon device, coincidentally those specs match the specs of the S9 (what a shocker) Wait for a D3 if you want, but there is absolutely no telling when it will arrive, or if it will ever be anything more than a prototype...or anything more than an idea... __________________ Gone! Just like that!

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