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Cowon Q5W


(3 out of 5)

MSRP: $549


Cowon’s jack-of-all trades portable media player does audio/video, Web-surfing, and GPS, but does it do them well?

Review date: Jan 22, 2008

The Cowon Q5W blurs the line between multimedia-centric handhelds and Ultra-Mobile PCs by packing in an absolutely gorgeous display, wireless capabilities, almost limitless media compatibility, and an easy-to-use interface. However, in our day-to-day use, we found several flaws that prevent this device from taking the PMP crown.   Cowon Q5W Design

ProsCons
  • Large, beautiful display
  • Built-in stereo Bluetooth
  • Compatibility with a wide array of audio/video formats
  • Rich sound
  • Sluggish performance
  • Hit-or-miss touchscreen controls
  • Earbuds required for FM radio
  • Switching between interfaces when tweaking system
  • Low storage capacity

Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by Jeffrey L. Wilson