...buy the X5 for its true calling — high quality audio.
Introduction
The Cowon iAudio X5 is in a sticky situation. As an MP3 player, the X5 has a lot going for it. Think Apple iPod photo with video capabilities and you get the idea. The problem here is that with its video capabilities, the X5 falls into a different product category where it doesn’t really belong; with portable media players. Look past its video performance though and buy the X5 for its true calling – high quality audio.
*Edit 10/20/05 - Cowon has updated the firmware on their X5 to be DRM10 compatible. You can download the firmware here.
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by Brad on September 10, 2007:
“I purchased an iAudio X5L in January of 2006 because of the favorable reviews they have received from many owners. From the perspective of audio quality, it was a superb performer for me. The FM radio was quite functional and was able to pull in all the stations...” More...