Cowon e2 software

The buttons are handy compared with the iPod Shuffle's headphone remote, but Cowon didn't exactly go out of its way to distinguish the buttons from one another. Beyond a few faint, gray icons, there's practically no way to tell the buttons on the left side of the E2 from the ones on the right. Without squinting directly at the device, something as simple as a change in volume has a 50 percent chance of turning into a track skip.

Compared with the iPod Shuffle, the inclusion of Cowon's phenomenal EQ presets eight in total offers a distinct advantage in sound quality. Unfortunately, the same voice feature doesn't apply to song information, so the track, album, and playlist navigation available on the third-generation iPod Shuffle or any Sansa Clip isn't available on the Etracks are either shuffled or played in sequence--that's it.

All in all, though, the Cowon iAudio E2 packs great sound into a stylish design that's sure to turn some heads when people see you listening to your key chain. A rated battery life of We have a slideshow below. Stay tuned for a full review. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. On the normal preset the E2 is a decent but slightly flat performer.

Buy even a bargain basement set of in-ear headphones and you can substantially upgrade the sound. With a pair of still cheap and cheerful Soundmagic PL headphones the sound is strong and beefy, albeit a bit heavy on the bass with some of the presets. With something more expensive and refined, like a pair of Etymotic HF6s, the output grows richer and more detailed, with the VIVA and BBE Headphone presets opening up a nice, wide soundstage and adding a little warmth to the delivery.

The E2 does clean and crisp better than it creamy tone or beefy raunch, but the presets make it a more versatile box than you initially expect. Is this enough to put our few gripes about usability in perspective? Up to a point. As a take anywhere player the E2 has the shuffle beat, but is it the ultimate ultra-portable? Not quite. A strong, top value rival to the iPod Shuffle, which skilfully avoids the limitations of the Apple player, but suffers slightly when it comes to usability.

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