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Cowon A3 (30GB)

Cowon A3 (30GB)
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Archos 605 WiFi (30GB)

Archos 605 WiFi (30GB)
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Cowon A3 (60GB)

Cowon A3 (60GB)
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Cowon Q5W (40GB)

Cowon Q5W (40GB)
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Creative Zen Vision W (60GB)

Creative Zen Vision W (60GB)
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Price $299 to $319 at 2 stores $249 to $338 at 11 stores $344 to $350 at 2 stores $437 to $444 at 2 stores
CNET editors' rating
3.5 stars Very good
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
3.5 stars Very good
3.5 stars Very good
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews 3.0 stars out of 81 reviews 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews 3.5 stars out of 24 reviews
Release date December 14, 2007 August 30, 2007 December 14, 2007 December 01, 2007 September 14, 2006
The Bottom Line 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 be at the top of your list. The Archos 605 WiFi portable video player is one of the best mobile distractions money can buy. 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 be at the top of your list. The Cowon Q5W aims to do everything a gadget-aholic may want in a portable video player. Unfortunately, its confusing dual interface and high price hold it back from greatness. The bulky but easy-to-use Creative Zen Vision W and its nice screen will dazzle video lovers who don't require video recording.

Basic specs

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Battery technology Lithium polymer
Lithium polymer
Lithium polymer
Lithium polymer
Lithium ion
Display type TFT 4 in - Color
TFT 4.3 in - Color
TFT 4 in - Color
TFT 5 in - Color
TFT 4.3 in - Color
Hard drive 30 GB
30 GB
60 GB
40 GB
60 GB
Compatibility Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Intel VIIV Technology
Device type Digital AV recorder
Digital AV player
Digital AV recorder
Portable media center
Digital AV player
Color Silver
Info unavailable Info unavailable Black
Black
Video capture formats ASF
Info unavailable ASF
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Radio FM: 76 - 108 MHz
Info unavailable FM: 76 - 108 MHz
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