Korean D2 vs English D2

treepeach · 11-20-2008, 08:53

so i dropped my 30gb, 4.3 inch pmp on the ground the other day... and it broke T.T
i was thinking of getting a 16gb D2, but it costs sooo much in england! the cheapest is £152 off ebay, (roughly 225 USD). luckily my dad's currently in korea, and could get one for the equivalent of £94, from the main Cowon site no less.

im going to buy the korean one regardless, but my question is will installing english firmware just make it the same as an english one? i must admit my korean is relatively poor compared to my english :p

thanks

Ps if the korean D2 comes with a choice of languages... that would actually be a lot better lol. does anyone know if it does?

Bullseye · 11-20-2008, 09:41

Well everyone can change language with their D2. I am using Fw 3.57 -Korean FW version- and I can select about 12 or more different languages. If it comes in Korean and you know how to look for languages (in settings) you should be able to put it in English, Spanish, French, whatever

treepeach · 11-20-2008, 09:51

phew.. thats a relief
now i just need to find out how i can fix the headphone jack of my mdr-7506's... theres something about me and breaking audio equipment :s

thanks for the answer!

spliffy · 11-20-2008, 20:33

I bought my d2 2g for 117,000skw here in Korea. Ate the current exchange w/ usd that's...77usd... -__-

English is no problem and it even came w. an aftermarket screen protector and plastic case.

rubicon · 11-20-2008, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by treepeach

phew.. thats a relief
now i just need to find out how i can fix the headphone jack of my mdr-7506's... theres something about me and breaking audio equipment :s

thanks for the answer!

Recable

tho its quite a tedious job, finding parts, cable, opening up your cans then soldering close back up

LukesRamen · 11-20-2008, 21:33

install the korean firmware, it supports full english and has everything the english firmware has, plus more.

i know what you're going through seeing as how i too, am an english-speaking korean.

slip · 11-21-2008, 03:23

if you are going to buy from KOREA, don't buy the dmb version( if you are from England it will be not useful and it will cost more.it use different firmwares as well, then the firmware that are discussed on this forum.

treepeach · 11-21-2008, 05:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubicon

Recable

tho its quite a tedious job, finding parts, cable, opening up your cans then soldering close back up

i've never touched a soldering iron before, let alone owned one. would it be worth it for me to try?
i took it to a repair shop and they quoted me £50... excluding parts >.<

Quote:

Originally Posted by slip

if you are going to buy from KOREA, don't buy the dmb version( if you are from England it will be not useful and it will cost more.it use different firmwares as well, then the firmware that are discussed on this forum.

yup i'm going to get the non-dmb, i don't listen to radio anyway

11-20-2008, 08:53	#1
treepeach Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 58	Korean D2 vs English D2 so i dropped my 30gb, 4.3 inch pmp on the ground the other day... and it broke T.T i was thinking of getting a 16gb D2, but it costs sooo much in england! the cheapest is £152 off ebay, (roughly 225 USD). luckily my dad's currently in korea, and could get one for the equivalent of £94, from the main Cowon site no less. im going to buy the korean one regardless, but my question is will installing english firmware just make it the same as an english one? i must admit my korean is relatively poor compared to my english :p thanks Ps if the korean D2 comes with a choice of languages... that would actually be a lot better lol. does anyone know if it does? Last edited by treepeach; 11-20-2008 at 09:08..

11-20-2008, 09:41	#2
Bullseye Grado-ed with D2! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 394	Well everyone can change language with their D2. I am using Fw 3.57 -Korean FW version- and I can select about 12 or more different languages. If it comes in Korean and you know how to look for languages (in settings) you should be able to put it in English, Spanish, French, whatever __________________ · Cowon D2 - 4Gb + Shield + Transcend 16Gb SDHC · Sony Walkman A829 + Sony DR-BT21G BT · Sansa Clip 2Gb - Black · Grado Sr-225 · Phonak Audéo PFE Too many things...(sigh)

11-20-2008, 21:33	#6
LukesRamen WOWOWEEWOW Join Date: May 2007 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 786	install the korean firmware, it supports full english and has everything the english firmware has, plus more. i know what you're going through seeing as how i too, am an english-speaking korean. __________________ Computers: Acer Aspire One 522 / Gateway DX4831-01e Portable media: Cowon S9 / Sansa Fuze (RB) / Sansa Clip+ (RB) / Nintendo DSi Headphones: Denon AH-D1001 / AKG K 518 LE / Audio Technica ATH-CK7 Amplifiers: CMoyBB v2.03 / Fiio E5 Phone: LG VN270 Cosmos Touch

11-21-2008, 03:23	#7
slip r2d2 user Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: far far away Posts: 134	if you are going to buy from KOREA, don't buy the dmb version( if you are from England it will be not useful and it will cost more.it use different firmwares as well, then the firmware that are discussed on this forum. __________________ cowon could done it months ago...

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11-20-2008, 09:51	#3
treepeach Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 58	phew.. thats a relief now i just need to find out how i can fix the headphone jack of my mdr-7506's... theres something about me and breaking audio equipment :s thanks for the answer!

11-20-2008, 20:33	#4
spliffy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 13	I bought my d2 2g for 117,000skw here in Korea. Ate the current exchange w/ usd that's...77usd... -__- English is no problem and it even came w. an aftermarket screen protector and plastic case.