Cowon iAudio A3 60GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Cowon A3 portable video player is a fantastic value when judged on the merits of its file support and integrated video-recording capabilities. If you've got nimble fingers and an eclectic assortment of audio and video formats, the Cowon A3 should ...

Pros: Offers outstanding audio and video format support ; sharp, colorful screen ; the most attractive Cowon user interface we've seen ; built-in video output ; video and audio recording capabilities ; superb audio quality

Cons: Cursed with a clumsy joystick interface ; highly reflective screen ; no support for DRM-protected media ; archaic music sorting ; a little on the chubby side

Verdict: The Cowon A3 isn't the slimmest or lightest portable video player we've seen, considering that it weighs in at 281g and measures 132 x 23 x 79mm. Fortunately, it's got it where it counts--the screen. The A3's 4-inch, 800 x 480 LCD is sharp and ...

Pros: The Cowon A3 portable video player (PVP) offers outstanding audio and video format support; a sharp, colorful screen; the most attractive Cowon user interface we've seen; built-in video output; video and audio recording capabilities; and superb audio ...

Cons: The Cowon A3 is cursed with a clumsy joystick interface; a highly reflective screen; no support for DRM-protected media; and archaic music sorting. It's also a little on the chubby side

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Review summary: If great-quality movies-on-the-go is what you're looking for, you might want to check out this PMP

Pros: Great Screen, Complete Bundle, Good Recording Capability, Supports lots of formats (Video, Audio, Image, Documents), FM Tuner.

Cons: Price.

Verdict: The iAudio COWON A3 we received was of 30GB capacity. It''s available for Rs.25,000 with a 1-year warranty. Indeed, it's overpriced!

Review summary: Can Cowon's latest PMP take on the best of the rest and come out on top?

Verdict: The A3 is such a multi-talented media player that it's hard to knock it too much for the battery life. If its sheer power and flexibility you're after, the A3 has no peer, but taken with the other shortcomings - its lack of style, old-fashioned ...

Review summary: Cowon & on

Pros: High quality screen; Superb audio

Cons: Ugly design; Annoying control system

Verdict: Cowon has made a good PMP in the A3, but the Archos remains your best bet, even with its annoying, extra-cost add-ons