The Cowon A3 30gb is a solid MP3 player for watching videos. We reviewed a similar product, the Cowon A3 60gb. Judging by their specs the two are virtually the same except for the storage capacity. To see the full review check out the Cowon A3 60gb. We’ve included a brief description of the features below.

Cowon A3 30gb

In a growing field of portable video players (MP3 players that focus more on video) the Cowon A3 is among the best. With a large 4-inch LCD screen and the ability to support several different file formats, the Cowon is a great choice for an MP3 player.

Standout Features

• 4-inch LCD screen
• FM radio
• Audio and video recording

Features

The Cowon sets itself apart from the pack of MP3 players out there by distinguishing itself as a video player more than anything else. The 4-inch LCD screen makes it a perfect size for viewing videos. The A3 also supports a number of popular video formats and then some. Just about any video file format you’ve heard of it can support. It can even handle files encoded in HD resolution. That’s pretty good.

Along with above-average audio quality, the Cowon A3 also has the ability to record audio. You can record audio using the Cowon A3 straight into a WMA or FLAC file format. The Cowon comes with a built-in monophonic mic.

The A3 also has some extra features like the FM radio and a text viewer that, although nothing great in themselves, add to the overall attractive package of the Cowon A3. Experts found that the FM radio provided above-average reception and has a fairly large number of station presets so you can program in all your favorite stops on the radio.

Check out the full review of the Cowon A3 portable video player.