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Cowon Q5W
$599.00
Released December, 2007
The Pros:Tons of expandable options compared to other media players. Does everything and anything you'd need to do with a portable media player. Flash support on the web browser.
The Cons:No high-def support even when using the video out. Does not support recharging via USB. OS is on ROM (must be flashed to upgrade) despite HDD in unit.
The Cowon Q5W straddles the line between feature-rich hard drive based portable media player and a stripped down laptop. Running off of the Windows CE 5.0 operating system you can access features such as MSN messenger and an Internet browser, with flash support.
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Interaction with the player is done through the 5" touch screen with a resolution of 800x480. Accessing the Internet is achieved through the player's integrated WiFi B/G connection. Cowon has also added a wealth of expandability options such as Bluetooth support for accompanying headphones or speakers, and video out capabilities for displaying your media on your television. The Q5W also continues Cowon's trend of format support, handling pretty much every consumer level audio and video codec around.
Spec list
- 5" touch screen with 800x480 resolution
- Windows CE 5.0 operating system
- Internet Explorer browser, with flash support
- 40GB for $549 | 60GB for $599
- Audio formats: MP3, WMA, ASF, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, MPC
- Video formats: DivX, XviD, MPEG4, WMV7/8/9
- Battery life: 13 hours audio, 7 hours video
- Remote control included
The maximum video resolution supported is 720x480 which is the same as DVD discs. For video out, the connections available are S-Video, Composite and Component. Cowon also includes a remote in the box for controlling the player from across the room. The remote is infrared based so you will need to ensure the player is setup properly with a direct line of site to the IR receiver.
User Reviews (8)
Pros & Cons
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5
Tons of expandable options compared to other media players
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4
Does everything and anything you'd need to do with a portable media player
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4
Flash support on the web browser
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4
Supports numerous audio and video formats
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3
Can be used for other things like messenger with Windows CE
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4
No high-def support even when using the video out
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2
Does not support recharging via USB
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1
OS is on ROM (must be flashed to upgrade) despite HDD in unit
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0
WinCE 5.0 and not Windows Mobile 6
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0
Cobbled together UI (some WinCE, some Cowon)
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-3
Overkill for a media player
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Comments (3)
gaki:
#cowon_q5w Too bad they didn't go with Linux like they originally planned. This machine would rock and we hackers could tear it apart.
Feb 12, 08
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ISanych:
#cowon_q5w Yes, you could install 3rd party soft. But there are very few WinCE 5 MIPS applications now. Hope situation will change. I've got error during .Net CF install but I think it should be possible.
Dec 22, 07
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desjardinsy001:
#cowon_q5w Since this device is running Windows CE 5 can we install 3rd party applications built for Windows CE on it? Can we install the .Net Compact framework on it?
Dec 7, 07
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