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iAudio U3 - 1 GB - Review Gist

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	Very Old Model

From 7 MP3 Player Reviews.

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Summary

Review summaries for Cowon U3 from expert mp3 player reviewers.

user definable buttons

Cowon iAudio U3 Review: anythingbutipod.com

The navigational and top buttons are smooth and responsive. *

anythingbutipod.com

very full-featured flash-based MP3 player

Cowon iAudio U3: PCMAG

The 160- by 128-pixel LCD is bright and sharp, but at 1.2 inches (diagonal), it's a bit small for comfortable photo or video viewing. *

PCMAG

line-in recording

Cowon iAudio U3 (1GB, white): CNet

The bottom line: The feature-packed and swell-sounding Cowon iAudio U3 may ooze cool as one of the smallest PVPs, but its somewhat tricky controls and its high price tag spoil the party.

CNet

*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Cowon U3

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sound

CNet

	"	solid sound quality and performance"
	"	digital sound"

screen

CNet

	"	the 160x128-pixel, 260,000-color TFT LCD is extremely sharp and bright, it measures only 1.3 inches diagonally."
	"	The screen is too tiny for photos and video."

PCMAG

	"	The 160- by 128-pixel LCD is bright and sharp,"
	"	The 160- by 128-pixel LCD is bright and sharp, but at 1.2 inches (diagonal), it's a bit small for comfortable photo or video viewing."
	"	tiny screen"

Cnet.com

	"	the 160 x 128-pixel, 260,000-color TFT LCD is extremely sharp and bright,"
	"	the tiny screen is more showy than useful for video and photo."

interface

CNet

	"	The interface is difficult to navigate."
	"	many aspects of the iAudio U3's interface can be confusing."
	"	tag-based interface"

anythingbutipod.com

the interface is simple to use,"

video

CNet

The bad: The pricey Cowon iAudio U3's video playback is limited to 15 frames per second."

anythingbutipod.com

	"	The video playback on the U3 is smooth,"
	"	The video functionality is better for shorter things such as TV shows or video casts."

Cnet.com

video playback capabilities."

other

anythingbutipod.com

	"	The picture navigation system is very easy and straight forward much like any digital camera."
	"	Gapless playback is great for all the continuous DJ mixes that are broken up into multiple tracks."

price

CNet

It has a cheap plastic shell and mediocre FM reception"

CNet

attractive, colorful main menu"

PCMAG

various menus"

button

PCMAG

reset button"

anythingbutipod.com

	"	The navigational and top buttons are smooth and responsive."
	"	user definable buttons"

usage

PCMAG

Navigation is fairly easy."

anythingbutipod.com

	"	Storing your photos in the Picture file folder will allow you to view them as thumbnails or one at a time full screen."
	"	fairly comfortable in even larger hands."
	"	Pan allows you to adjust the left and right volume."

CoolTechZone

you can now change the GUI color theme to make your U3 attractive and matching with your style."

memory

anythingbutipod.com

the storage space is limited"

recorder

CNet

	"	scheduled FM recordings"
	"	line-in recording"
	"	multiple recordings"

performance

anythingbutipod.com

	"	when you are viewing smaller sized files the photos appear almost instantaneous."
	"	Viewing pictures in sizes of just over 1MB in full screen mode as well as thumbnail mode is slow"

Cnet.com

performs admirably."

usb port

anythingbutipod.com

The "no cord" USB connector is great because it takes up no room and allows you to plug it directly into your computer much like a thumb drive."

Summary

Review summaries for Cowon U3 from expert mp3 player reviewers.

user definable buttons

Cowon iAudio U3 Review: anythingbutipod.com

very full-featured flash-based MP3 player

Cowon iAudio U3: PCMAG

line-in recording

Cowon iAudio U3 (1GB, white): CNet

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'Audio' Rating is based upon specific opinions expressed by expert reviewers as shown below.

Interface:

'Interface' Rating is based upon specific opinions expressed by expert reviewers as shown below.

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