COWON U3 DRIVER

Tiny flash players such as the iAudio U3 all but demand to be worn, yet Cowon doesn't supply a neck strap, an armband, or a carrying case, though there's a hole in the iAudio U3 for a lanyard. Of course, if you don't need all those extra features and just want a slick-looking, great-sounding player, I still recommend the iPod nano, which is slightly cheaper for the same amount of storage. Though the U3's folder-based navigation is flexible and logical for some users, others prefer a tag-based interface, which is a feature that Cowon should be introducing in one of its upcoming firmware updates, along with MTP and DRM compatibility. Setting the timer is fairly easy, though you can't line up multiple recordings as you can with a VCR; you're limited to one preprogrammed recording that can be singular or daily. Its successor, the X7 series, was slated to be released at some point in the summer of , [1] but was delayed until October

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Not only do movies look small, they look jerky as well. Lots of audio options.

The included JetAudio conversion software does a nice job of transcoding plenty of different file types for the U3, and it's reasonably easy to use. The Good Cowon's tiny, lightweight iAudio U3 comes packed with features, including video playback, line-in recording, and scheduled FM recordings.

Webarchive template wayback links All articles with dead external links Articles with dead external links from January Articles with permanently dead external links Articles needing additional references from June All articles needing additional references All articles with unsourced statements Articles with unsourced statements from June Xowon with unsourced statements from October More digital music player reviews: The by pixel LCD is bright and sharp, but at 1.

All but a few basic functions had to be controlled via the included remote control.

The sound was far more appealing with my Ultimate Ears super. Navigation is fairly easy.

Cowon iAudio U3 Specs - CNET

Most videos must therefore be converted to be played back on the U3 using the provided software from Cowon. Fans of FM radio can enjoy the U3's capabilities in that area; it not only plays and records FM but also lets you record at scheduled times. Best MP3 Players for Please help cowoh this article by adding citations to reliable sources.

As for viewing photos and watching videos, it's cool at first but later feels a bit like punishment. Cowon announced in May that the X5 series had been discontinued. Its cowoon video-conversion software lets you watch your favorite clips on the go.

I particularly like the BBE, which tightens up the sound a bit and makes it a little crisper. Manual recording is a snap: This article needs additional citations for verification. It was powered by an AAA battery which allowed for a maximum playback time of up to 20 hours.

Bandersnatch is here to cap a twisted Don't show this again. It now supports up to Q8 with V1.

Cowon iAUDIO U3 Black ( 2 GB ) Digital Media Player

The Bottom Line The feature-packed and swell-sounding Cowon iAudio U3 may ooze vowon as one of the smallest PVPs, but its somewhat tricky controls and its high price tag spoil the party.

Both players used the same Sigmatel chipset. The frame rate of video playback was limited to 15 frames per second.

About the Author Mike Kobrin. My frequency response and distortion tests revealed that the U3's output with the included earbuds and with EQ and sound enhancement options disabled is fairly strong in all audible registers, with slightly better-than-average bass response and a clean signal even at maximum volume. Visit manufacturer site for details. The X5 includes a color screen on the unit.

Cowon iAudio U3

Available in "Noble" white or "Platinum" black, the iAudio U3 clwon more features than the Apple iPod nanoand that's reflected in its slightly higher price. It has almost identical features to the iriver H Series.

It has a cheap plastic shell and mediocre FM reception but no carrying case, armband, pendant, AC adapter, or auto-preset option for FM cowln. This technology allowed the production of a high capacity digital audio player in a very small form factor.