Which Cowon player for me?

andre2142 · 07-25-2009, 22:21

I've been using my beloved Cowon A2 for almost 4 years, and beraly gave any problems, but now its showing its age: battery dont last as long, screen has some dead pixels, and the little joystick requires careful maneuvering. I mean this thing has probably two more years of use but im falling behind tech wise. anyways...

Even though the Itouch is a great thing, i still want to stay loyal to Cowon due to their exceptional audio/video quality. I dont do as much video viewing as i listen to music so pretty much is 70% audio 30% video but when i do watch videos i expect quality. i've been doing some review research but i also want to hear word of experience, so any suggestions?

Edit:
looking for:
- Decent battery life
- Nice screen
- Wide codec support
- Good interface [hardware wise, i dont mind Cowon's GUI]
- A lot of memory, preffer 32gb+

Acreo Aeneas · 07-25-2009, 23:36

There's one big question: what's your budget?

The D2+ would fit you well since you have the option of using SDHC cards for expansion. Whereas a player, like the S9 has no SD card expansion and is limited to 32GBs maximum. The downside is the screen is only 2.5". Since you're used to the A2, the D2+ may be a bit of a downgrade. It's also more of a music player than a video player. So if screen size is too small, look at the other larger screened players.

You could also go with the Cowon O2 32GB and still have a SD card expansion slot for more memory down the road.

Otherwise, I'd probably suggest going with a newer A3 or the Q5W if either is within your budget. I'd recommend against going with the new S9 unless you feel you can live with carrying a limit of 32GBs of media around and no possibility of expansion.

andre2142 · 07-26-2009, 15:24

My budget is 350-400$ [at most]. Having limited memory doesn't bother me as much, since i dealt with my A2's 20gb for a while, having an expansion slot is a great thing but not a necessary one, so the S9 seems like a good choice. I was opting for the A3 before but i just don't wanna deal with the fragile joystick anymore, so a good responsive touch-screen is preferable, I also had my eyes on the Q5W but i seems too bulky to fit on jean's pocket. So i guess it pretty much comes down to the S9 or the O2.

Don't Panic · 07-26-2009, 15:43

I see you want all the good stuff, just like me, but think you are making a whise choice to not want the big memory. Like you want to have a zillion movies on there that you don't watch. So i say if you can deal with the smaller screen pick the S9.
You want quality not quanity, pick the S9 the ultimate mp3 player!
(omg that sounds like a commercial

)

Acreo Aeneas · 07-30-2009, 10:55

Yeah, joysticks aren't reliable. I still have a first-gen SupportPlus PMP (Chinese) and everything else works but the down stroke on the joystick no longer functions (which lowers volume).

kevin321 · 03-29-2010, 14:06

Can anyone explain me what are the features and advantages of using Cowan players? awaiting your reply!

Ethian · 05-05-2010, 17:15

Just for a short list:

Superior Audio
Superior Video
Supports Many Files
Flash
Long Battery

There's tons more to add to this list, but please find it yourself with Google. And don't post here until you have done that. Please.

07-25-2009, 22:21	#1
andre2142 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 40	Which Cowon player for me? I've been using my beloved Cowon A2 for almost 4 years, and beraly gave any problems, but now its showing its age: battery dont last as long, screen has some dead pixels, and the little joystick requires careful maneuvering. I mean this thing has probably two more years of use but im falling behind tech wise. anyways... Even though the Itouch is a great thing, i still want to stay loyal to Cowon due to their exceptional audio/video quality. I dont do as much video viewing as i listen to music so pretty much is 70% audio 30% video but when i do watch videos i expect quality. i've been doing some review research but i also want to hear word of experience, so any suggestions? Edit: looking for: - Decent battery life - Nice screen - Wide codec support - Good interface [hardware wise, i dont mind Cowon's GUI] - A lot of memory, preffer 32gb+ Last edited by andre2142; 07-25-2009 at 22:33..

07-25-2009, 23:36	#2
Acreo Aeneas Technology Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 429	There's one big question: what's your budget? The D2+ would fit you well since you have the option of using SDHC cards for expansion. Whereas a player, like the S9 has no SD card expansion and is limited to 32GBs maximum. The downside is the screen is only 2.5". Since you're used to the A2, the D2+ may be a bit of a downgrade. It's also more of a music player than a video player. So if screen size is too small, look at the other larger screened players. You could also go with the Cowon O2 32GB and still have a SD card expansion slot for more memory down the road. Otherwise, I'd probably suggest going with a newer A3 or the Q5W if either is within your budget. I'd recommend against going with the new S9 unless you feel you can live with carrying a limit of 32GBs of media around and no possibility of expansion. __________________ PMPs: D2, S9, Ainol V9000HDG DAPs: Clip+ Phones: Sennheiser HD201, UE SF3, Phillips SHL9500 Amps: Fiio E3 For Sale: Cowon D2 (4 GB) Projects: AA UI (on hold)

07-26-2009, 15:43	#4
Don't Panic Senile Im-poster Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 727	I see you want all the good stuff, just like me, but think you are making a whise choice to not want the big memory. Like you want to have a zillion movies on there that you don't watch. So i say if you can deal with the smaller screen pick the S9. You want quality not quanity, pick the S9 the ultimate mp3 player! (omg that sounds like a commercial) __________________ Cowon S9 Iphone 3GS music ....................Games (monkey Island, Myst) video ....................SMS/MMS radio ....................WiFI/3G internet ^shut up, it works for me I will NEVER ask for donations. PLEASE do NOT send any money to me.

07-30-2009, 10:55	#5
Acreo Aeneas Technology Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 429	Yeah, joysticks aren't reliable. I still have a first-gen SupportPlus PMP (Chinese) and everything else works but the down stroke on the joystick no longer functions (which lowers volume). __________________ PMPs: D2, S9, Ainol V9000HDG DAPs: Clip+ Phones: Sennheiser HD201, UE SF3, Phillips SHL9500 Amps: Fiio E3 For Sale: Cowon D2 (4 GB) Projects: AA UI (on hold)

05-05-2010, 17:15	#7
Ethian Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 34	Just for a short list: Superior Audio Superior Video Supports Many Files Flash Long Battery There's tons more to add to this list, but please find it yourself with Google. And don't post here until you have done that. Please. Last edited by Ethian; 07-05-2011 at 14:45..

07-26-2009, 15:24	#3
andre2142 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 40	My budget is 350-400$ [at most]. Having limited memory doesn't bother me as much, since i dealt with my A2's 20gb for a while, having an expansion slot is a great thing but not a necessary one, so the S9 seems like a good choice. I was opting for the A3 before but i just don't wanna deal with the fragile joystick anymore, so a good responsive touch-screen is preferable, I also had my eyes on the Q5W but i seems too bulky to fit on jean's pocket. So i guess it pretty much comes down to the S9 or the O2.

03-29-2010, 14:06	#6
kevin321 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4	Can anyone explain me what are the features and advantages of using Cowan players? awaiting your reply!

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