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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. 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.
MSRP $599.00
Release date December, 2007
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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.
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Competitors
MSRP $399.00
Released November, 2007
Pros
- Very portable
- Fast boot time
- Great value for the money
Cons
- Screen resolution is too low for many websites
- Suspend mode consumes battery
- AC/DC adapter plug is odd-shaped and blocks two electrical outlets
Cowon Q5W
43%
vs.
Asus Eee PC 701
57%
MSRP $499.00
Released September, 2007
Pros
- WiFi access with Web browsing using Safari
- Amazing multi-Touch interface
- Accelerometer detects horizontal or vertical position and adjusts display accordingly
Cons
- Limited codec support
- No USB mass storage mode (disk mode) so it can't be used to move data around.
- Small capacities - 8GB or 16GB
Cowon Q5W
50%
vs.
Apple iPod Touch 1st Gen
50%
MSRP $230.00
Released August, 2007
Pros
- Supports many video formats including XviD and DivX
- WiFi enabled for streaming and web browsing
- Supports Adobe Flash for embedded video
Cons
- Have to pay $30 for Opera plugin to browse Web
- Requires plugins for MPEG-2 and H.264 support
- UI isn't as slick and organized as iPhone/iPod Touch
Cowon Q5W
62%
vs.
Archos 605 WiFi
38%
MSRP $479.00
Released November, 2007
Pros
- Adds a full QWERTY sliding keyboard
- Tons of flexibility and potential due to hardcore hacking community
- Still one of the best screens (size/resolution) in the class
Cons
- Included storage is lacking (2GB compared to Touch's 16GB)
- Slow web page rendering
- Still/video camera is nearly useless
Cowon Q5W
67%
vs.
Nokia N810
33%
MSRP $299.00
Released September, 2007
Pros
- Large and sharp screen
- Slim profile
- Good format support
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Touch interface isn't as good as Apple's
- Hard drive to cost ratio.
Cowon Q5W
100%
vs.
Samsung YP-P2
0%
Reviews
May 19, 2008
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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
- Supports numerous audio and video formats
- Can be used for other things like messenger with Windows CE
Cons
- No high-def support even when using the video out
- Does not support recharging via USB
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March 16, 2008
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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
- Supports numerous audio and video formats
- Can be used for other things like messenger with Windows CE
Cons
- No high-def support even when using the video out
- OS is on ROM (must be flashed to upgrade) despite HDD in unit
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May 28, 2008
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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
- Can be used for other things like messenger with Windows CE
Cons
- No high-def support even when using the video out
- Does not support recharging via USB
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November 30, 2007
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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
- Can be used for other things like messenger with Windows CE
Cons
- No high-def support even when using the video out
- Overkill for a media player
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February 12, 2008
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Pros
- Supports numerous audio and video formats
Cons
- OS is on ROM (must be flashed to upgrade) despite HDD in unit
- WinCE 5.0 and not Windows Mobile 6
- Cobbled together UI (some WinCE, some Cowon)
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June 5, 2008
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Pros
- Tons of expandable options compared to other media players
- Supports numerous audio and video formats
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December 14, 2007
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- Does not support recharging via USB
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Q, 5, W, Q5, 5W, Q5W
