Cowon iAudio F2 4GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Cowon's iAudio F2 may look more like a mobile phone than an MP3 player but it's a great audio device -- it supports a wide range of file formats, including OGG and FLAC, and the sound quality is impressive. It's just a shame the interface isn't easier to

Pros: Support for many file formats; FM radio; line-in recording; good quality voice recorder; great sound quality; excellent EQ options; drag and drop file management

Cons: Horrible menus; bad layout of navigational buttons makes it hard to control; video converter barely compresses video files

Verdict: Cowon's iAudio F2 is rammed with features, but sadly it's encased in an awkward exterior. Fortunately, it managed to redeem itself with great sound quality and easy management within Windows

Review summary: This review was originally posted at our iAudio webring, iAudiophile.net. You will be redirected to the original article over at said website. Introduction The iAudio F2 takes a new design approach in comparison to the failed iAudio F1. But Cowon have lea

Verdict: The iAudio F2 takes a new design approach in comparison to the failed iAudio F1. But Cowon have learned their lesson from mistakes they made. The F2 looks a lot more sophisticated and better designed than its predecessor

Review summary: Cowon's new MP3 player has dynamic matrix controls, whatever they are'However it is unbelievably small and more like a stylised mobile phone than a boring MP3 player. We test Cowon's latest 2gb offering to see if it is more then a glitch.

Review summary: The superportable Cowon iAudio F2 is a feature-packed performer, but its mini cell phone design makes it a bear to use. Plus it maxes out at 2GB.

Pros: Excellent and configurable sound quality; records line-in, voice, and FM; has both MTP and UMS modes; good rated battery life.

Cons: Array of buttons too small to operate comfortably; higher learning curve than a typical player's; must use included software to convert video.