Cowon A2 30 GB Portable Multimedia Player
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: CowonBrand: Cowon
Edition: Electronics
Audio: English (Original Language)
Model: A2-30WH
Publisher: Cowon
Studio: Cowon
Music Label: Cowon
Product features:
- 30 GB multimedia jukebox plays and records music and video; 4-inch widescreen LCD
- Compatibility with wide range of audio, video, still image, and text file formats
- Record video from camcorder, TV sources; programmable PVR function for television programming
- FM tuner with record capability and voice recorder; line-in recording to MP3
- Internal rechargeable battery; compatible with Windows operating systems
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Digital camera reviews of Cowon A2 30 GB Portable Multimedia Player
Digital camera Review: 1 year and counting...
Summary: 5 Stars
Well after more than a year of using my A2, I still love it very much. I use it everyday at work where I listen to music at my desk (battery life still nearly 17 hours audio only). I travel frequently and love how it works so well playing music through car stereo or into headphone for the airplane. The hard drive is handy for moving files off the camera, as well as for when I can't seem to find my USB drive. I enjoy the oohs and ahhs from coworkers and pilots walking by when they see my own background image up, or a series of music videos or a movie rolling. The connectivity is simple and no programs are required since it shows up like an additional hard drive. I even formatted it and loaded the menus from scratch without any trouble. Very easy to use regardless of the gadget factor. I love recording my DVDs for the road, as well as my favorite tv shows, with no quality problems. Video playback is always smooth and all audio file sound as if I were listening to them at my home computer. The protective cover leaves the ports and buttons open for easy access and makes a great handle or stand. Don't worry about drops or knocking it over, usually turn off, and on again, plays just fine (even dropped from about 4.5ft up while on and playing video!). I bought my dad a Creative Zen portable media center, and he still can't keep his hands off my A2. Even my completely technically challened girlfriend loves playing with it while we drive.
Summary of Cowon A2 30 GB Portable Multimedia Player
480 x 272 pixels, 26 M color 4 inch Wide TFT-LCD presents overall operation status at your fingertip, and high-quality images anywhere, anytime. / The ultra power-saving circuit of COWON A2 enables up to 10 hours of video and 18 hours of audio continuous playback with its built-in, fully charged, 4300 mAh lithium ion battery. (Based on company tested research)/ DivX, XviD, WMV Codec is pre-installed into the player to play almost all movie file formats without additional conversion procedures. Movie file formats that are not supported at first try are easily viewable after a simple conversion step using JetAudio VX. / Record video directly from external AV devices (TV, VCR, camcorder). Just connect your A2 with included AV cable then start recording. / Supports MP3, OGG, WMA (ASF) and WAV file formats and restores lost harmonics of digital music to its original clear sound with the BBE technology. / You can record voice memos or important lectures with A2's built-in high-fidelity microphone. You can also record directly from any analog sound device such as a CD player with the line-in cable. / 4 in. wide screen allows comfortable view of text files and image files (JPG, PNG, BMP). Images can be viewed in slide show mode or be magnified for detailed view. Now your precious memories can always be viewed and carried along in a digital photo frame. / FM listening comes with useful features such as auto frequency scanning, country settings, 25 preset frequencies, immediate and scheduled recording, and more. / USB 2.0 support allows fast file transfer to the built-in hard disk, and the "USB HOST" feature allows you to transfer pictures from your digital camera (with UMS support) to your A2 without computer. and so on.Satisfy your music and video cravings wherever and whenever with the Cowon A2 portable multimedia player, which features 30 GB of storage and a crisply colorful 4-inch widescreen LCD. In addition to a wide range of audio, video, and still image compatibility, the A2 also offers an FM radio (with record function), voice recording (via built-in microphone), direct line-in audio recording, text reading, and PVR capability to record your favorite TV programs. Attractively sleek with rounded, ergonomic corners, the A2 measures 5.2 x 3.1 x 0.9 inches and weighs just 10.5 ounces.
 Slim form factor with rounded, ergonomic corners. |
 A 16m color 4-inch TFT-LCD presents high-quality images anywhere, anytime. |
 Carrying case for safe transport. |
Wide Compatibility
For music files, the A2 can handle MP3, WMA, Egg Vorbis, FLAC (free lossless audio codec), and WAV (which provides the ability to configure the sound with a 5-band equalizer). BBE sound technology is included to aid in restoring the lost harmonics of digital music to its original clear sound. On the video side, it's compatible with AVI, Windows Media, ASF, and MPEG-4 file formats and DivX 3.11/4/5, XviD, and WMV9 video codecs. Movie file formats that are not supported at first try are easily viewable after a simple conversion using the included JetAudio Basic VX software. You can record video directly from external AV devices (TV, VCR, camcorder)--just connect the A2 with included AV cable and start recording. Video will be recorded in MPEG-4 up to a 640 x 480-pixel resolution at 30 frames per second.
Recording Capability
The A2 also allows professional-level voice recordings through its built-in high-fidelity microphone and direct encoding through a line-in cable. You can record important lectures or directly transmit sounds from CD players or other audio devices with the line-in cable and save them in your A2 in MP3 (encoded up to 192 Kbps). The FM tuner has 25 station presets, and has immediate and scheduled recording capabilities.
Image Viewing, Storage
The 4-inch widescreen displays provides a comfortable view of text files and image files (JPG, PNG, BMP). Images can be viewed in slide show mode or be magnified for detailed view. You can also use the A2 as a USB mass storage device to store and transfer your most important files. Additionally, it offers USB host support, enabling you to connect external devices such as digital cameras or other MP3 players directly to the unit for easy transfer of music, images and other data files without the need for a PC.
Additional Details
It connects to PCs using a super-fast USB 2.0 connection and it's compatible with Microsoft Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, and XP operating systems. It is not compatible with secure/DRM WMA content from online stores or subscription services. The A2's ultra power-saving circuitry enables up to 10 hours of video and 18 hours of audio continuous playback with its built-in, fully charged, 4300 mAh lithium-polymer battery.
What's in the Box
30 GB Cowon multimedia player, carrying case, strap, earphones, AC adapter, USB 2.0 cable, line-in recording cable, USB host cable, installation CD-ROM, printed operating instructions
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