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Memory size: 32 GB, Memory type: Hard Drive, Weight: 205g, Audio/Video formats: AAC ...
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- - Cowon O2 8GB Review Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: digitaltrends.com
- December 2008
  Cowon O2 8GB Review
  By Michael Brown
  
  Review summary: The Cowon O2 has a lot going for it including a large display, SDHC slot and lots of file compatibility.
  
  Pros: Supports several photo, music, and video formats; exceptional audio and video quality
  
  Cons: Chunky form factor; no Wi-Fi support; doesn't support VOB and QuickTime files; can't play encrypted audio or video tracks
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- - Cowon O2 Evaluation 2.5 out of 5
  - Source: pcmag.com
- December 2008
  Cowon O2
  By Tim Gideon
  
  Award: Editor's Choice!
  
  Award: Editor's Choice!
  
  Review summary: The Cowon O2 looks a lot like an Archos 5, but unlike that player, it isn't hiding a large-capacity hard drive inside its large exterior. The flash-based player is offered in 8GB ($219.99), 16GB ($249.99), and 32GB ($299.99) models, the same ...
  
  Pros: Excellent file support. Large display. Voice recorder. Comparatively affordable
  
  Cons: Despite its large size, the player has no hard drive, only flash memory. No Internet access. Touch screen requires stylus. Few extra features
  
  Verdict: The O2's file support is fantastic, and it is cheaper than its two main competitors, the iPod touch and the Archos 5but it packs far fewer features into its inexplicably large frame.
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- - COWON iAudio O2 Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: techtree.com
- December 2008
  COWON iAudio O2
  By Frazier Barretto
  
  Review summary: The O2 will make watching movies and listening to music while on the go more pleasurable.
  
  Pros: Good Screen, Good Codec Support, SD Card Slot, Lightweight, Touchscreen Interface, Multi-Usage Stylus, Battery
  
  Cons: Poor Sunlight Legibility, Missing TV-out cable, Bit Expensive
  
  Verdict: Type the characters you see in the picture below
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- - Cowon O2 Media Player Evaluation 2.5 out of 5
  - Source: wired.com
- December 2008
  Cowon O2 Media Player
  By Roger Hibbert
  
  Review summary: Cowon is known for making media players that do what the user wants, rather than what the manufacturer will allow. Monopolists like Apple and Microsoft control what media you may play, but a Cowon device doesn't give a rat's ass: Toss it a media file, ...
  
  Pros: Nigh never ending battery exceeds 8 hours in life. This polyglot reads more media file types than we care to list. Compatible with Mac, PC, and Linux; no infantile media applications irritate or limit you. SD slot lets you easily boost storage space.
  
  Cons: Cowon axed the cool AV-in video recording and the FM radio. Tinny, tiny speaker is weak, easily muted by a misplaced finger. Manual switching to headphones is an extra, bothersome step. Wobbly stand-cum-stylus's elastic lanyard gets in the way, but ...
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- - Cowon O2 (32GB) Review - Portable Video Players Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.com.au
- November 2008
  Cowon O2 (32GB) Review - Portable Video Players
  By Ella Morton
  
  Review summary: cowon o2 (32gb) review: The O2 is a solid player, offering impressive video and sound quality and support for a massive list of filetypes.
  
  Pros: Impressive filetype compatibility, Videos look superb, Simple design, Great sound quality
  
  Cons: Fiddly touchscreen, No auto-resume feature, Folder-tree navigation
  
  Verdict: A solid device for lovers of video and lossless audio.
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