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.
This is a great looking MP3 player, very sleek. Check it out at Design Technica.