Cowon iAudio G3

Cowon iAudio G3

Ameya Dalvi, Nov 10, 2006 1701 hrs IST

The G3 can be summed up as the iAudio U2 in a different shell with a couple of changes. Read on to know more.

Excellent sound quality, Tons of features, Good FM tuner, Good bundle, Direct MP3 encoding, Supports wide variety of audio formats, Upgradeable firmware, Sturdy build quality, Excellent battery life, Simple user interface.

Uncomfortable headphones, Sound cracks at peak volume, No integrated battery.

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Cowon needs no introduction anymore. Its last two audio players, we reviewed, did not fail to impress us and hence I was looking for more from that brand. Then, arrived the G3. Though it did not sport the usual elegant looks that you associate with the U-Series of players, I was hoping the sound quality would be at par. So, let's find out what the Cowon iAudio G3 brings to the table.


The G3 is similar to the

">U2 model that we reviewed a few months back in several ways. In fact, I would go to the extent of saying that the G3 is very much the U2 in a different shell with a couple of changes. Firstly, the built-in rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery has been replaced by a standard AA cell and the FM tuner has been improved significantly. Cowon also claims that they have incorporated a new chipset on the G3, an upgraded version of the one used in the U2. The interface and software remain the same though, and the similarities extend to all other features of the player as well. For those who have already read my review on the U2 may experience a sense of deja'vu when going through the next few paragraphs.

The Player and Bundle

As aforementioned, the outer shell is different from their earlier players. It is rectangular but a tad flatter with more surface area. It is understandably bigger as it has to host the AA battery. The player measures 64 x 45 x 17.1 mm (H x W x D) and weighs about 30 to 40 grams without the battery. It sports a mono 128 x 64 pixel 4-line display with a blue backlight that displays all the necessary information from your track title, duration, progress, sound settings, battery life, and a lot more. There are 3 buttons (Play/Pause, Record, Menu) placed along the top edge of the player and a 5-directional joystick is present on the face. The hold slider is placed at the back with the headphone jack and mic along the left edge and the mini-USB connector and line-in terminal along the right. It supports USB 2.0 transfer speeds. The player was draped in white and hosted 512 MB of Flash memory onboard. The player is also available here with 1 GB capacity.


The player supports MP3, OGG, WMA 7/9, and WAV playback at variable bit-rates. There are plenty of sound settings starting with 6 equalizer presets (Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic, Normal, Vocals) and one user-defined preset where you can play around with a 5-band equalizer. The presets are distinct.

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hey guys..i7 at a promotional price of: i7 - 4gb - Rs. 7750 i7 - 8gb - Rs. 9750 price includes VAT and FREE delivery across INDIA. Offer is valid only for December. Please call 9819917440 or 9821231368 for more info

by iaudio, mumbai, on Nov 30, 2007 05:56 PM, Report abuse   Reply

plz tell about G3

by Musharraf, dhanbad, on Apr 21, 2007 08:53 AM, Report abuse   Reply

The Retail Outlet in Delhi is Mahatta & Company, M-59, Opp. Nirula's, Connaught Place

by Hellking, Delhi, on Jan 13, 2007 01:56 PM, Report abuse   Reply

I own a EOS-5, 35 mm auto focus SLR canon camera which was bought from you in 2002, Somehow i have lost its instruction manual(english version). I would appreciate if you can provide me with a xerox of the same.for any queries please revert back on my email address given below. Thanx

by Dr. Malkiat S., Patiala, Punjab, on Mar 01, 2007 09:38 PM, Report abuse

hello, we are the national ditributors of iAudio in India. Please get in touch with us on 28743716 or 28743457

by Varun, mumbai, on Nov 11, 2006 04:22 PM, Report abuse   Reply

Any distributors in Chennai..Where do I buy this in chennai ? Thanx Mukesh

by Mukesh Jain, chennai, on Nov 13, 2006 10:20 PM, Report abuse

Hello Varun! Do you have any Distributor in Cochin? Reply..

by amitaman, Cochin, on Nov 20, 2006 02:10 AM, Report abuse

What is the current max capacity of iaudio G3? is 4GB model available? What is the warranty for these products? Whose warranty - mfrs ? or yours? How do you deliver to Chennai? Is VPP available? e-mail me the reply with pricing for a 2GB (preferably 4GB or higher) model of iaudio G3 and also iAudio F2.

by turiya, Chennai, on Nov 26, 2006 03:53 PM, Report abuse

For Chennai call on 9380363516. For Kochi call on 9388629138

by varun, bombay, on Dec 06, 2006 06:54 PM, Report abuse

Hey varun can u tell me that whr to get those players in orissa?

by Chinmaya, Bhubaneswar, on Jan 01, 2007 10:35 PM, Report abuse

Hi ..I was trying to call on given number but no one answers..anyway..do u have any other number..i need to fix my 20GB iAudio player

by Gautam, Mumbai, on Jan 25, 2007 07:09 PM, Report abuse

Varun is authentic, I asked the iAudio guys... He is from Lipap Systems... LIPAP Systems Ltd. A -213, Virwani Ind. Estate, W.E. Highway, Goregaon(E), Mumbai-400 063. INDIA Tel: +91 22 2875 9382 Fax: +91 22 2874 3916 I have not yet called cozz the Cell seems to be always out of range, waise Varun, don't you have any retail outlets in Delhi where we can go and physically meet the person????

by HellKing, Delhi, on Jan 12, 2007 02:26 PM, Report abuse   Reply

Hey!! This is a great Player, Does neone know where they distribute in Delhi?????

by HellKing, Delhi, on Jan 01, 2007 03:43 PM, Report abuse   Reply

hey bro.. it will be available at PALIKA BAZAAR !! try there

by Chandra Tamang, New Delhi, on Jan 02, 2007 11:41 AM, Report abuse

Would Pallika Bazaar give warrenty etc?????

by HellKing, Delhi, on Jan 02, 2007 12:16 PM, Report abuse

Hi, please call on 9810243865 for availability in Delhi. You can call us on 022-28743716 if you have any trouble.

by varun, bombay, on Jan 02, 2007 01:26 PM, Report abuse

hi bro.. yaar did u get that or still not, have u spoken there as varun give a no.. ya palika palaika dont give any kind of warrenty..let me search again

by Chandra Tamang, New Delhi, on Jan 05, 2007 04:48 PM, Report abuse

I will call on 16th probably

by HellKing, Delhi, on Jan 07, 2007 12:58 PM, Report abuse

Thanks Varun, but please give a little more info. I don't want to become a dumbass by calling a no which I don't even know who will recieve. So, please give me the name of the person with the cell no.9810243865 and the company you represent. Anyway, thank you for distributing iAudio in India.

by hellking, Delhi, on Jan 02, 2007 04:47 PM, Report abuse   Reply

Varun, Any distributors in Bangalore, do you have an website ? Thanx gopi

by gopi, bangalore, on Jan 02, 2007 12:54 PM, Report abuse   Reply

hi Gopi, please contact: M D Talzanki TAMCO TELECOM No 1066, Bharani, 50 Feet Main Road Kumaraswamy Layout 1st Stage Bangalore 560078 Ph: 98441-00100/98860-00100/98455-00100

by varun, bombay, on Jan 02, 2007 01:24 PM, Report abuse

I Bought it from US, 1 GB of space and price is 80 Dollar !!!

by Chandra Tamang, New Delhi, on Jan 02, 2007 11:36 AM, Report abuse   Reply

I got it !! wht a MP3 player !! Gr8 features !! :)

by Chandra Tamang, DELHI, on Dec 07, 2006 03:21 PM, Report abuse   Reply

Very good new revolution in music

by mohammed, mumbai, on Nov 17, 2006 02:50 PM, Report abuse   Reply

it's amazing!i like very much

by rajanikanth, warangal, on Nov 15, 2006 03:30 PM, Report abuse   Reply

Anyone tell me how much is the cost of this player

by Praba, chennai, on Nov 13, 2006 08:18 PM, Report abuse   Reply

why do u even come to this site? If the information is written so clearly and still u r asking this question, I am wondering why did u not ask "which player have u reviewed?"

by basuRR, null, on Nov 14, 2006 11:55 AM, Report abuse

Hi Come on do not be so rude basuRR from null any ways Praba the price for The iAudio G3 512 MB version is available for a street price of Rs. 4,250 with the 1 GB variant selling for a grand more

by Goddess, Heaven, on Nov 15, 2006 12:49 PM, Report abuse

seems a very nice player,i feel use of AA battery should not be seen on negative side since you can use those cheap rechargeable Eveready AA battery which easily lasts 4 years.further integrated battery may fail few years down the line and hard to find the exact replaceble battery model also no srevice network atleast like ipods to do that work.Its a pleasure reading this review.cheers!!whats d'ja'vu?

by sachin, goa, on Nov 11, 2006 11:15 PM, Report abuse   Reply

hello ameya/anyone know the dealer/retailer, can you tell me that where can we buy it from? because i browsed through their website, but they've nowhere mentioned any dealer/retailer in india

by naveenchaudhary, meerut, on Nov 11, 2006 02:01 PM, Report abuse   Reply

also please tell the size of headphone pin, so that we can think of using iAudio with car stereo.because if its 3.5mm(standard size), it would be easier to connect to any input device. else need to work on the connectors.

by naveenchaudhary, meerut, on Nov 11, 2006 02:10 PM, Report abuse

Hi Navin, Yes, it's a standard 3.5mm stereo connector. As for the dealer's info, please check Varun's post. Regards.

by Ameya, Techtree Test Labs, on Nov 11, 2006 06:49 PM, Report abuse

Sorry Naveen, spelt ur name wrong.

by Ameya, Techtree Test Labs, on Nov 11, 2006 07:04 PM, Report abuse

look smart in full cover try now

by PRADEEP, HYDERABAD, on Nov 11, 2006 12:16 PM, Report abuse   Reply

ive got to get me one of these..can anyone tell me where i could get one?

by raj, pune, on Nov 11, 2006 12:50 AM, Report abuse   Reply

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