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.
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*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Cowon U3
Audio:
'Audio' Rating is based upon specific opinions expressed by expert reviewers as shown below.
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solid sound quality and performance"
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scheduled FM recordings"
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line-in recording"
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Interface:
'Interface' Rating is based upon specific opinions expressed by expert reviewers as shown below.
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attractive, colorful main menu"
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the 160x128-pixel, 260,000-color TFT LCD is extremely sharp and bright, it measures only 1.3 inches diagonally."
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The screen is too tiny for photos and video."
CNet
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The 160- by 128-pixel LCD is bright and sharp,"
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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."
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tiny screen"
PCMAG
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The navigational and top buttons are smooth and responsive."
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the interface is simple to use,"
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user definable buttons"
anythingbutipod.com
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the 160 x 128-pixel, 260,000-color TFT LCD is extremely sharp and bright,"
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the tiny screen is more showy than useful for video and photo."
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Image:
'Image' Rating is based upon specific opinions expressed by expert reviewers as shown below.
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The bad: The pricey Cowon iAudio U3's video playback is limited to 15 frames per second."
CNet
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The video playback on the U3 is smooth,"
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The video functionality is better for shorter things such as TV shows or video casts."