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'proprietary 30-pin iPod connection and headphone jack'

'The non-standard headset jack that prevents you from plugging most headphones directly into the iPhone is gone as well--'

'video out works only with accessories that support the new iPods' “enhanced video capabilities'

'The 5GB (well, it's not even 5gb, it's actually around 4.6gb) is just too small.'

'Not compatible with some old accessories.'

'The Cowon A3 isn't the slimmest or lightest portable video player we've seen'

'The A3 is big'

'short battery life'

'It's heavy'

'We're not crazy about the wider body, the smaller scroll wheel, the lack of video output,'

'Lacks radio.'

'Its detractors call it chubby, squat, and awkward looking.'

'Nothing makes watching a movie more impractical than having to hold your PVP in your hand for more than an hour.'

'Archos devices still behave more like mini PCs with must-read manuals than like intuitive and easy-to-navigate toys'

'Only 30GB of storage.'

'Our only disappointments with the 605's design are the scratch-prone metal panel on the front, the lack of a universal USB connection,'

'must purchase separate kit to get a power adapter.'

'crackly sound'

'Another reviewer expressed great disappointment with battery life.'

'must purchase separate kit to record audio/video.'

'no video support.'

'Navigation is very straightforward and smooth, but selecting and skipping tracks usually brings up a Wait message for a second or two, which can be annoying.'

'This is about the extent of your audio control though, which is disappointing after our recent review of Sony's excellent A1200.'