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Cowon iAudio 7

The iAudio 7 is an audio player by Cowon that is the successor to their popular iAudio 6 player. Cowon has changed the storage mechanism of the iAudio 6 from a 0.85" hard disk to pure flash memory. In the process they've also increased the storage capacity offering 4GB and 8GB options. Lastly, Cowon has changed the 1.3" screen from OLED technology to a more traditional LCD screen while retaining the same resolution of 160x180. The comparatively higher resolution is used for clearer depiction of your photos and videos.

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Cowon iAudio 71
MSRP $250.00
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
3 reviews
73
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Pros:
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Fantastic audio quality
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Very long battery life (60 hours)
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Controls are easy after you've learned them
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Controls are an improvement on previous Cowon products - not perfect though
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Controls take time to learn
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Thick for a flash based player
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Under-powered CPU - doesn't like very high bit-rate files
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Details

Controlling the iAudio is done through their Swing Touch interface which uses a touch sensitive stripe that you swish your thumb across for scrolling action. File format support is broad, on the audio side there is the standard support for mp3 and WMA, along with more fringe formats such as OGG and FLAC. All major image formats are supported. On the video end, only Xvid is supported, and Cowon includes conversion software inside the box.

Cowon is claiming that the built-in lithium-polymer batter provides up to 60 hours of playback. The maximum battery life is achieved through pure audio playback, video playback takes more energy and thus reduces the amount of battery time. The battery is also rechargeable directly through a computer's USB port.

The iAudio 7 is launching in South Korea first and is expected to be released in North America sometime in 2007.

4GB model is available for $182.

8GB model is available for $242

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Competitors

Cowon iAudio 7 is ranked 6th among it's competitors.  See the top picks in MP3 Players »
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Pros
  • Enormous pool of accessories available
  • Sharp high-resolution screen clear enough to read subtitles
  • Seamless integration with iTunes
Cons
  • Body scuffs easily
  • No custom EQ
  • Not a lot of space for videos, especially compared to newer 80GB and 120GB models.
ProSCORE
11 reviews
62
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Cowon iAudio 7 0% vs. vote Apple iPod Video 30GB 5th Gen 100%
SanDisk Sansa View

SanDisk Sansa View

MSRP  $149.00    Released  October, 2007
Pros
  • Great GB/$ ratio
  • MicroSD/SDHC expansion slot
  • Large screen size without being bulky
Cons
  • No DivX support
  • No way to cycle quickly through long song lists.
  • Unable to create/edit playlists away from PC
ProSCORE
39 reviews
67
Vote! (7 votes)
vote Cowon iAudio 7 14% vs. vote SanDisk Sansa View 86%
Apple iPod Nano 3rd Gen

Apple iPod Nano 3rd Gen

MSRP  $199.00    Released  September, 2007
Pros
  • Ridiculously thin
  • Now plays video with a high quality screen
  • Feels just right in your hand.
Cons
  • Battery still not user replaceable.
  • The backside is very easily scratched.
  • More expensive than competitors with similar features
ProSCORE
43 reviews
62
Vote! (9 votes)
vote Cowon iAudio 7 22% vs. vote Apple iPod Nano 3rd Gen 78%
Microsoft Zune 8

Microsoft Zune 8

MSRP  $199.00    Released  November, 2007

Newly introduced with the 2007 lineup of Zunes are the Zune 8 and Zune 4, flash based players that house all the same features as the Zune 80 in a smaller size. The smaller players support all the same media formats, and contain the same WiFi sharing capabilities and syncing. The screen itself has...

ProSCORE
0 reviews
N/A
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vote Cowon iAudio 7 25% vs. vote Microsoft Zune 8 75%
Archos 405

Archos 405

MSRP  $170.00    Released  August, 2007
Pros
  • inexpensive personal video player
  • SD Flash slot for expanding memory
  • large, high quality 3.5" screen
Cons
  • very little built-in memory - 2 GB
  • mediocre battery life
  • no built-in speaker
ProSCORE
3 reviews
56
Vote! (3 votes)
vote Cowon iAudio 7 67% vs. vote Archos 405 33%
iriver clix gen 2

iriver clix gen 2

MSRP  $169.00    Released  April, 2007
Pros
  • FM Radio
  • Plays video (mpeg4)
  • Excellent audio support (mp3, WMA, OGG)
  • Bright, large display (/w custom background, 2.2")
Cons
  • Difficult to transfer video
  • No cradle
ProSCORE
4 reviews
80
Vote! (2 votes)
vote Cowon iAudio 7 100% vs. vote iriver clix gen 2 0%

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Omar

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August 24, 2007
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ProSCORE
60
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3 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Fantastic audio quality
  • Very long battery life (60 hours)
  • Controls are easy after you've learned them

Cons

  • Controls take time to learn
  • Thick for a flash based player

Competitors

Omar prefers Microsoft Zune 8, SanDisk Sansa View over Cowon iAudio 7
Omar prefers Cowon iAudio 7 over Apple iPod Nano 3rd Gen, iriver clix gen 2, Archos 405
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audioguy

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October 7, 2007
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ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
1 con

Pros

  • Fantastic audio quality
  • Very long battery life (60 hours)
  • Controls are an improvement on previous Cowon products - not perfect though

Cons

  • Under-powered CPU - doesn't like very high bit-rate files

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dani

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November 11, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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2 pros
0 cons
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Pros

  • Fantastic audio quality
  • Very long battery life (60 hours)

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