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I used it for a week consistently without having to charge.The greatest cons stem from functions beyond what I'd deem as necessary in a music player: viewing photos is painfully slow (takes about 4 - 5 seconds to load a single image) and I haven't even bothered to try and watch a video on the tiny screen. For a device this small, the Radio playback is remarkable, and effortless to set presets. and I've never been more satisfied with a digital music player. Instant eye-strain. I really enjoy the ability to form a playlist and delete files within the user interface.
The screen is big enough for what it does, and the battery life is phenomenal. The EQ settings offer endless tweakability. This purchase was one made after much research, and in spite of the reviews touting an overly sensitive touch interface and poor FM reception (among other things) I decided to purchase regardless. Heck, the entire player offers endless tweakability. If you're looking for something to /play music/, then this is your best bet.
(out of the several I've owned and used over the years)First, the playback is clear and vibrant. If you'd like to carry your entire entertainment center with you in your pocket, then I'd suggest something else.
I love my MP3 player and being able to store pics and documents on it.
This kind of crapware just clutters things up and slows down your computer.The only gripe I'd have is the touch-based controls. I was happy to find that it did. I wish more people would look into players beyond the ubiquitous iPod line. I'd prefer real buttons with tactile feedback, but you get used to it I guess.
iTunes, etc). So, since I'd be hearing my music with my eyes closed in a dark room with nothing else to concentrate on but the sound in my ears, I knew it had to have the best possible sound quality. Just because they're the most popular does NOT make them the best. Cowon's earbuds definitely sounded the best no matter which device they were plugged into. It's just sometimes hard to hit the right control when you aren't looking and just "feeling" around.Oh, and the screen is only 1" but it looks great.
The other reason this player rocks is its support for a wide range of formats like FLAC and OGG, as well as all VBR encoded MP3s. And I love the ability to simply plug it into my PC and copy files back and forth via USB, like any other flash drive, without the need to install ANY special software (e.g.
Since I have no interest in watching video or looking at pix, I am glad to have a small screen since it makes the batteries last longer. And these batteries do last a LONG time.
(And it keeps the overall size tiny too).Also, the radio gets surprisingly good reception.So I'd definitely recommend it. After lots of research, I bought this specifically to listen to in bed waiting to fall asleep at night.
Since more and more of my collection is made up of these formats, I didn't want to be annoyed by not being able to play some of my music because the player didn't support it. I've directly compared the same songs on an iPod, a Creative Zen, and this iAudio, and the quality was in that order - iPod the worst, then Zen, then iAudio.
The same goes for the included headphones when comparing those three. Don't be a sheep - get what works best and fits YOUR life best - not what everybody else is getting.
With the U2, they had a case that would cover the hole. My solution was to by a cheap pair of head phones and use the connection to insert into the hole while i bike or run. Other than that it skips and freaks out once in a while. The only problem i have is that the in-line hole is vuneralble to moisture. i had fatal results before from this overlook from the manufacture. i use a vinyl restorer to rub on the product that helps with the finger prints.
Well worth the money in my opinion unless you like playlists which this player doesn't do well. I usually listen to it 10 plus hours a day and can go all week before charging. Cowon iAUDIO 7 Portable 8 GB MP3 Player (Red)Bought this to listen to at work and I am glad I bought this player. Sound is great as is battery life. Not a big deal for me , the sound and battery life were what sold me on this player.
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