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iAUDIO is an original multi-media player brand from Cowon Systems. It is a super-compact, portable digital audio device that supports playback of various multi-media audio files... more
Digital player / radio - 2.3 oz - WAV, WMA, AAC, Audible, MP3, ADPCM - Radio, Voice recorder, Photo playback, Video playback - Display: Color - 320 x 240 - 2.5" - TFT
Playback Modes: A-B repeat, intro scan, playlist, repeat folder, random play / shuffle, all tracks repeat, one track repeat
Supported Bit Rate: 320Kbps
Response Bandwidth: 20 - 20000 Hz
Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 95 dB
Shockproof Memory: 720 seconds
External Hard Drive Function: Yes
Features: MP3 direct encoding
Radio
Type: Radio tuner - digital - FM
Tuning Display: LCD display
Antenna Form Factor: Headphone cord FM
Headphones
Headphones Type: Headphones - binaural
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Microphone
Type: Microphone - built-in
Microphone Technology: Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode: Mono
Manufacturer's product description
iAUDIO is an original multi-media player brand from Cowon Systems. It is a super-compact, portable digital audio device that supports playback of various multi-media audio files including MP3 files and Mpeg4 video, features FM radio listening/recording, recording through a built-in microphone or line-in input terminals, and text and image viewer OTG (USB host feature). iAUDIO X5, with its super-compact slim design is not only convenient to carry, but also stylish with a high-quality aluminum external finish on most of the unit. iAUDIO comes equipped with a 160 x 128 dot, 260, 000 color TFT-LCD, which allows you to check the general operation status of the device with one glance. It's possible to convert various video files to MPEG4 up to 15 FPS using JetAudio. The transcoded video file can be played back on iAUDIO X5. With the super huge storage capacity, this 20GB product can save approximately 5, 000 songs. iAUDIO X5 is capable of recognizing up to 2, 000 folders and 10, 000 files.
Connections
Connector Type:
1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
1 x audio line-in ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
1 x audio line-out ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
1 x USB ( mini-USB Type B )
1 x DC power input
1 x remote control
1 x docking station
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories: Interface adapter
Cables Included:
USB cable
USB host cable
Audio cable
Software: Cowon jetAudio, Cowon jetShell
Power
Power Device: Power adapter - external
Battery
Battery: Player battery - rechargeable - lithium ion
Battery Enclosure Type: Internal
Run Time (Up To): 14 hour(s)
Recharge Time: 3 hour(s)
Battery Life Details: Digital playback - lithium ion - up to 14 hour(s)
System requirements
OS Required: Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Apple MacOS 9.x, Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows XP, Linux 2.2.x or later
Peripheral / Interface Devices: CD-ROM, USB port
System Requirements Details: Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP - Pentium - 200 MHz - RAM 32 MB - HD 40 MB
Advantages Amazing sound, good codec support, small in size Disadvantages Lack of included accessories
...When I bought it in March this year, the iAudioX5 was my third HDD player in the space of about 18 months. I'm sorry to say I followed the crowd and started with a 20gig iPod. Don't get me wrong, I thought (and still think) the iPod looked great, sounded pretty good and was a doddle to use, but by god was it restrictive. And it still is - I didn't realise it at the time, but my opinion now is that iPods are almost like cassette walkmans, only without a radio. My second player (having sold the iPod after needing a bigger hard drive) was an iRiver H340 - now THAT was more like it!! Sure, it didn't have the iPod looks and if truth be told it was a bit of a lump, but it beat Apple's flagship hands down in everything else from features, to sound quality and all sorts beyond. You could even play video on it. Plus it had a radio!! Sadly...
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