Cowon D2 4GB Video, Photo and MP3 Portable Player, 2.5" LCD Screen, FM Tuner and Recorder, Digital Voice Recorder and Line-In Recording - Black
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The iAudio D2 4GB Video, Photo and MP3 Portable Player is an ultra-stylish and feature filled miniature PMP. Its 2.5" LCD touchscreen produces an ultra-sharp picture that's perfect for viewing movies and pictures, and its small size makes it more convenient for the road than larger portable media devices.
The D2 has a built-in FM tuner as well as support for MP3, WMA, OGG WAV, APE and FLAC Codecs. With top of the line features, at a price that won't break the bank, the D2 truly proves the old adage that "big things really do come in small packages".
- Custom Wallpaper
- The D2's background is completely customizable, so you can truly make the player yours.
- File Support
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The D2 can play MP3, WMA, OGG WAV, APE and FLAC audio Codecs.
It can also play AVI (MPEG4) and WMV video files.
- Recording
- Record memos or lectures on the fly with the built-in microphone. You can also record from external sources with the line-in jack.
- Ultra-Bright Display
- Enjoy and share pictures, videos and flash animations from the 2.5 inch QVGA TFT-LCD touchscreen display. Even navigating and selecting files is easier and more fun on this bright screen.
- Rechargeable Battery
- The internal Li-poly rechargeable battery handles up to 52-hours of continuous audio playback battery life, or 10-hours of video. Recharging is as simple as hooking up to the USB connector, or via the wall jack.
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 4GB |
| Type | Flash |
| Expansion Slot | Yes, SD/SDHC Memory Card Slot |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Codecs Supported |
Audio: MP3, WMA, FLAC, ASF, WAV, OGG and APE Multi-Media: AVI and WMV |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 95dB: A weighted |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Voice Recorder | Yes |
| FM Tuner | Yes |
| FM Recording | Yes |
| Data Storage | Yes |
| Photo Viewer | Yes |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| LCD | 2.5", 16 million color, QVGA TFT-LCD Touchscreen |
| Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Audio Input | USB Connector or line-in on optional cradle |
| Audio Output | Headphone stereo mini jack |
| Other Ports | None |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| AC | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Battery | Internal Li-Poly rechargeable battery, 52-hours continuous audio playback battery life (10-hours video). |
| Charger |
AC Adapter: - 3.5 hours USB Connection: - 7 hours |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
Pentium 200MHz or Higher 32MB Main Memory or more 50MB Hard Disk Space or more 256 or Higher color display USB Port CD-ROM Drive OS: - Microsoft Windows 98/98se/ME/2000/XP - MAC OS 9.X, 10.X (Data transfer only) - Linux kernel v2.2 or higher (Data transfer only) |
| Upgradeable Firmware | Yes |
| Size (WxHxD) | 3.1 x 2.2 x 0.7" (7.8 x 5.5 x 1.7cm) |
| Weight | 3.2 oz (91g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
89%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lots of storage (8)
- Reliable (8)
- Great sound (7)
- Simple controls (7)
- Easy to set up (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (7)
- Gym / working out (5)
- Commuting (4)
- Sports (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Audiophile (3), Avid listener (3), Casual listener (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
Incredible in every way possible!
This is my very first PMP, so I might be counted out when it comes to writing a good review. But I did a lot of really in depth research on this PMP before ...Read complete review
This is my very first PMP, so I might be counted out when it comes to writing a good review. But I did a lot of really in depth research on this PMP before I bought it. A major REVIEW site gave it a REALLY good review. And after about a week I finally decided to purchase it.
Firstly as usual the customer service on this site is always amazing, and my product was delivered pretty quickly, even being as anxious and impatient as I was!
The product itself was beautiful. The sound is amazing, the colors are incredible. Its very user friendly indeed. AND if you dont mind a few finger prints its not ABSOLUTELY necessary to use the Stylus. At first when I read the product info on another site I thought it was going to be really heavy and large. Its really not. Its actually quite light and it can fit into a pocket easily enough.
The ONLY complaint I had was my computer is a desktop and its 1 year older than my laptop, and I had a hard time installing the Jet software. Even after doing a search online I was still having problems. You really NEED to make sure your computer has updated drives and ports. But I did it on the laptop and it worked fine with absolutely no problems.
Other than that I love it. I think it was a really good investment.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
sound like headache...
cowon d2 looks so big in your hand. clix2 more charismatic player than cowon d2. d2s sound quality is like a headache, it sounds so "digitally" i dont recommend D2.
cowon d2 looks so big in your hand. clix2 more charismatic player than cowon d2. d2s sound quality is like a headache, it sounds so "digitally" i dont recommend D2.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 11 customers
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Pros
- Easy to bookmark
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound
- Lots of Storage
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
- Tech support a plus
- Tough
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Cowon D2 4GB Personal Media Player - Black:
Love this player! It is my second Mp3 player and leaves the first one in the dust! I listen to audio books daily and the bookmarking feature of this player makes it worthwhile in itself. Also, the auto resume feature is great, as I do not spend my time trying to relocate the place I had left off in my book. Out of 5 in our family, 3 now own Cowon d2's by my recommendation.It is also great for music.Battery life is amazing and with a little study, it is really easy to use. Love the touch screen! Nothing bad to say.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound
- Lots of Storage
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Gym / Working Out
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Cowon D2 4GB Personal Media Player - Black:
Simply perfect to listen to music. Clear sound. Easy to manage. Expandable memory by SD card slot. At this moment it is unbeatable.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound
- Lots of Storage
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
- Sleek/Compact
- Tough
Cons
- Documentation incomplete
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Gym / Working Out
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Cowon D2 4GB Personal Media Player - Black:
The D2 is small enough to fit in my shirt pocket. Using the ear bud headphones the sound is great, I purchase some noise canceling headphones that are more comfortable and enjoy an even better sound. I was able to attach the D2 to the USB port on my computer and copy my MP3 and WMA music files directly to the D2 with out reading the instructions or loading the special JetShell software. With a little time, I was able to navigate through the Setup, Picture, Text, and Video options without any problems. The case is very sturdy and attractive. I put a screen protector sheet on the LCD screen, and I am able to navigate very easily all the menus with my finger nail. I have also used a PDA sylus that works as well. I am totally happy with the great sound, ease of use, and easy connectivity to my computer. I am still using the D2 after two weeks on the initial charge. Documentation incomplete. When to Cowon websit and downloaded the PDF User Manual that was very helpful and much more complete.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Bulky
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Cowon D2 4GB Personal Media Player - Black:
cowon d2 looks so big in your hand. clix2 more charismatic player than cowon d2. d2s sound quality is like a headache, it sounds so "digitally" i dont recommend D2.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Great Sound
- Lots of Storage
- Reliable Performance
- Tough
Cons
- Difficult to Set Up
Best Uses
- At Work
- Commuting
- Gym / Working Out
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Cowon D2 4GB Personal Media Player - Black:
It is not that easy to down load music to. But, The sound quality surely makes up for that. I have also noticed that battery life is extremely long. I am very surprised to actually see how long it lasts with out charging. I also love the graphics. I have chosen to leave the protective film on screen so that I could use my finger to write with. I love that I can listen to the radio. I highly recommend the D2. Just take the time to figure it out first.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound
- Lots of Storage
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
- Sleek/Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Gym / Working Out
- Travel
Comments about Cowon D2 4GB Personal Media Player - Black:
Love the ease of use. Touch screen baby!
Software not entirely necessary (drag and drop files) but easy to use.
Disappointed with the headphones as they won't stay in you ears.
Pain in the butt trying to find the video cable.
- How long have you owned it:
- A month or less
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Lots of Storage
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Cowon D2 4GB Personal Media Player - Black:
I am a first time MP3 Player buyer so this was a new experience. After reviewing a variety of products and researching in detail I kept coming back to the Cowen D2. I am very pleased. It took awhile to figure out the features and honestly I am still figuring out some of the more complex features (but this is due to my ignorance not the product). I tried to move music first using the JetShell and JetAudio but found that the simplest and easiest program to use was Windows Media Player. Navigating around the music library takes a couple steps to get to from the main menu but once you get there it's easy to use. The pictures feature is great and has a nice look on the larger screen. All in all I am pleased and looking forward to delving into the remaining features.
- How long have you owned it:
- One-to-three months
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound
- Lots of Storage
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
- Sleek/Compact
- Tough
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun to take to parties
Comments about Cowon D2 4GB Personal Media Player - Black:
I don't think any manufacturer can top this product. It has so many more features than an iPod and other PMP's and at half the price. It takes just seconds to convert your vids to your Cowon and the quality & battery life are incredible. This would make the ideal gift for that special someone. I'm going to buy a backup in case mine gets lost or stolen.
- How long have you owned it:
- A month or less
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Great Sound
- Lots of Storage
- Reliable Performance
- Simple Controls
- Sleek/Compact
Cons
- Software is a pain
Best Uses
- Anywhere
- At Work
- Commuting
- Gym / Working Out
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Cowon D2 4GB Personal Media Player - Black:
This is my very first PMP, so I might be counted out when it comes to writing a good review. But I did a lot of really in depth research on this PMP before I bought it. A major REVIEW site gave it a REALLY good review. And after about a week I finally decided to purchase it.
Firstly as usual the customer service on this site is always amazing, and my product was delivered pretty quickly, even being as anxious and impatient as I was!
The product itself was beautiful. The sound is amazing, the colors are incredible. Its very user friendly indeed. AND if you dont mind a few finger prints its not ABSOLUTELY necessary to use the Stylus. At first when I read the product info on another site I thought it was going to be really heavy and large. Its really not. Its actually quite light and it can fit into a pocket easily enough.
The ONLY complaint I had was my computer is a desktop and its 1 year older than my laptop, and I had a hard time installing the Jet software. Even after doing a search online I was still having problems. You really NEED to make sure your computer has updated drives and ports. But I did it on the laptop and it worked fine with absolutely no problems.
Other than that I love it. I think it was a really good investment.
- How long have you owned it:
- One-to-three months
- Primary use:
- Personal
Comments about Cowon D2 4GB Personal Media Player - Black:
A sweet PMP, excellent sound quality with no distortion evenat high volume levels. Great sound shaping effects includingsynthetic 3D and enhanced stereo along with dedicatedsettings for various genres of music. I also have a Meizu M6that doesn't come remotely close to the sound quality ofthis unit.First, the Meizu does not have anywhere near the power /volume. Second, the Meizu starts to distort big time even at thelower volume it is capable of.Back to the D2, I also like the touch screen, I'm able touse my finger to navigate the menus and controls. For thosewho prefer there is a nice little stylus included thatdoubles as a stand for video viewing. FM radio works OK, depends on the headphone wires for antenna.Be sure to upgrade your firmware when you get the unit, anew utility is added allowing you to save drawings andsketches including basic painting features such as linewidth, color. You will also want to get some good earphones/ headphones, the included earbuds are uncomfortable and dojustice to the output of this player.It's great to have the expandability of SD cards, giving youessentially unlimited capacity!I haven't fully explored all the features and settings yet,but this is a quality unit that delivers in every way. I amcompletely satisfied.Has great voice recorder with a built in mic for makingverbal notes and such on the run, incredible capacity, Idon't think you will find a dedicated voice recorder tomatch it.Haven't used it for video yet, but the screen is bright andcrisp, I suspect it will be great for on the go videos.Also very pleased with B&H Photo, quick delivery, goodprice, responsive service.
Expertise: Amature.
Problems Encountered: None so far.
Previous Equivalent Item Owned: Meizu M6 doesn't come close.
Items I Recommend: Philips SH3200 over the ear earphones
Comments about Cowon D2 4GB Personal Media Player - Black:
Tried many and have been frustrated with improper folder organization when not using ID3 tags. This player has the option to list files using an option called Folders which is great for simple drag and drop use. It also plays videos amazingly well with no problems. As small as it is the screen is a fine size for viewing videos/ripped DVD's when traveling on a plane and such. You have to use the conversion software but it's a high speed conversion. This player also has a whole slew of sound options for MP3 listening. There's bass boost, equalizer settings, BBE, MP3 enhance, and others. Granted as a musician I don't use some of them but they're there and having the option is great. Battery life is beyond fantastic for a player with a screen this size! Oh, and the volume of this player can go REALLY loud. This is a necessity when listening to old songs like the Doors and the Rolling Stones where more volume is needed as the albums weren't mastered anywhere near as loud as today's music. Lastly, this thing is expandable... you can put in an extra 8gb SD card bringing the unit to 12gigs!! I can't recommend this player enough.
Expertise: IT Technician, Recording Engineer, Musician
Problems Encountered: None. Only thing I could ask for would be to be able to raise and lower the volume with the hold switch engaged as the buttons are very unlikely to get accidentally pressed anyhow.
Previous Equivalent Item Owned: Archos JukeBox, RCA Lyra, and a slew of others
Items I Recommend: Sennheiser MX400 earbuds - dirt cheap and fantastic sound
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What's in the Box
- Stylus
- Earphones
- USB Cable
- AC Adapter
- Installation CD
- User Manual
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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