Excerpt: If you want an alternative to the iPod Nano, then you need to check out the Cowon iAudio 9 MP3 Player with its clever touch controls.Manufacturer website:
Conclusion: The iAudio 9 is another great-quality audio product from Cowon. Although the sound quality is better than any Apple equivalent, the iAudio 9 would still need a few...
Pros: Excellent-quality sound, Loads of compatible file formats, Navigation by tag or folders, Good audio effects, Native DivX compatibility (transcoding)
Cons: Confusing interface could be better, Old, poor-quality earphones
Summary: The Cowon iAudio 9 is not a media player for everyone. While its user interface is intuitive for the most part, the sheer number of options means you'll be navigating a...
Excerpt: We almost fell off our collective chair in excitement as we got to grips with the Cowon iAudio 9. For not only has Cowon tried something a little bit different in its...
Pros: Smooth touchscreen interface; slim, small device; smart menus; FM radio recording
Cons: AV performance is bettered elsewhere; control buttons on sides are a little fussy; only accepts low-res video
Summary: The Cowon iAudio 9 is slim, lightweight, and power-packed and offers respectable sound. Make sure you are comfortable with the touchpad first though.
Excerpt: The market for PMPs is not as happening as it is for mobile phones. However, Cowon has been steadily launching quality portable media players for a while now.
Conclusion: I still find the UI a bit awkward and it will take most first time Cowon users a bit to get used to, but the UI is taking some baby steps on improvements.