Cowon D2 8GB

Contrary to what many teens and tweens understand and know, there are other MP3 players out there besides the iPod. In fact there are some pretty good alternatives out there, like the Cowon D2, that come packed full of features, often without the price tag of the Apple products.TopTenREVIEWS reviewed a similar product, the Cowon D2 16GB. Based on the specs, the two products are virtually similar, except for the difference in storage capacity. We've included a brief summary of some of the features of the Cowon D2 here, but for a full review, check out the Cowon D2 16GB.

Standout Features

• 2.5-inch color screen
• Touch screen
• Video playback
• Long battery life

Features

One thing that really sets the Cowon D2 apart from the crowd of flash drive MP3 players is that it comes complete with a touch screen. The touch screen, a whopping 2.5 inches, dominates the front of the Cowon. The majority of navigation and interface is accomplished through the touchscreen with only a few controls on the outside of the box. This makes it more entertaining to use, but can make it hard for active users. It’s hard to keep the finger steady and pointing to the right thing when you’re running or riding a bike.

As part of the Cowon player’s features, it can support multiple file formats for audio and video. It’s easy to transfer content with the drag and drop and it comes with a software CD that includes programs for transferring files onto your MP3 player.

Because it supports multiple file formats, you can view movies and photos on the Cowon D2. It does so much more than just music. The 2.5 inch color screen, bigger than those that are usually found on MP3 players, makes the Cowon a good choice for an MP3 player you will be using for various multimedia.

The Cowon D2 boasts a battery life of 52 hours for audio and 10 hours for video. That means you can blast those tunes for several days before having to recharge. That’s above average for MP3 players. On the whole, the Cowon D2 does pretty well when compared with other MP3 players. It’s a little pricier than some, but it comes packed full of features that, odds are, will make up for the extra price in the end.

For more review information, check out the Cowon D2 16GB MP3 player. To see how Cowon ranks among the best in flash-drive based MP3 players, see TopTenREVIEWS side-by-side comparison of the best MP3 players out there.