Cowon iAudio O2 16 GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: A touchscreen flash-storage version of the excellent A3 is a great idea, but it's let down a little by the screen resolution and lack of support for ID3 audio tags.

Verdict: The O2 is very much a game of two halves. Format and codec support is superb and it'll play pretty much any resolution video file you throw at it. The sound quality is excellent if a little on the quiet side, it is Biblically straightforward to use, ...

Review summary: Much like Archos with its successful Media Player series, Cowon is one of a handful of companies that has remained quite active in the Portable Media Player market, regularly updating its devices with new designs and ...

Verdict: Overall the O2 is a tidy package that offers excellent audio with an impressive degree of format support and control. Despite the rather basic design of the chassis it should provide some healthy competition for the other PMPs currently doing the ...

Review summary: Cowon is known for its high-quality portable video players; and the company's newest model, the Cowon O2, doesn't disappoint.

Verdict: Though it may not have internet browsing capabilities or much in the way of advanced features, the Cowon O2 is a solid portable media player. Thanks to its support for a wide range of file types, you'll spend less time trying to convert videos from ...

Review summary: The O2 is an impressive portable video player, but it lacks a few crucial features.

Pros: Large, responsive touch screen ; Excellent sound and video quality

Cons: Won't play DRM-protected formats ; No ID3 tag sorting

Verdict: Though it may not have Internet browsing capabilities or much in the way of advanced features, the O2 is a solid portable media player. Thanks to its support for a wide range of file types, you'll spend less time trying to convert videos from one ...

Review summary: Can Cowon's new O2 player give Apple and Archos a run for their money?