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MP3/Media player winner
Cowon S9
Verdict
Awesome video and audio and packed with other features too. Finally, a worthy rival to Apple's all-pervasive iPods.
Review Date: 7 Jan 2009
Price when reviewed: £147
Overall Rating
Alternative products
Apple iPod nano (5th gen, 16GB)
The video capture is awkwardly implemented, but the rest of the new nano is lovelier than ever
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Comparison
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Cowon S9 8GB
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Apple iPod nano (fifth generation, 16GB)
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Apple iPod Touch
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| Part Code | S9 8GB | iPod nano (fifth generation, 16GB) | iPod Touch |
| Review Date | 7 Jan 2009 | 16 Sep 2009 | 23 Sep 2008 |
| Price ex VAT | £147 | £117 | £246 |
| Price inc VAT | £169 | £135 | £283 |
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| Media player storage type | Flash memory | Flash memory | |
| Capacity | 8GB | 16GB | 32GB |
| Screen size | 3.3in | 2.2in | |
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| Audio battery life | 55hrs | 25hrs | |
| Video battery life | 11hrs | 5hrs | |
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| Data connector type | Proprietary | Proprietary | |
| Screen size | 3.3in | 2.2in | |
| Resolution | 480 x 272 | 240 x 376 | 320 x 480 |
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| Dimensions | |||
| Dimensions | 57 x 106 x 13mm (WDH) | 38.7 x 6.2 x 90.7mm (WDH) | 110 x 62 x 8mm (WDH) |
| Weight | 70g | 36g | 120g |
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