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Originally Posted by swbf2cheater  The Samsung p3 and the Cowon S9 are the only 2 mp3 players you should ever look at. If you want an internet device, get something else. Both of these crush the Ipods and Zunes like no tomorrow. Both are still better than the Zune HD. The only improvement on the Zune is the wireless internet.
The cowon s9 has an INCREDIBLE EQ. I mean it. It's got such an amazing custom EQ, I am not sure what to say about it except Why the HELL other mp3 players dont have it is beyond my rational thinking power. You get like 10 band EQ all together. Thats more than Windows Media Player. You get bass boost, and surround sound mimic. The EQ on the s9 is better than anything you can get with Windows Media player or Itunes.
The p3 doesnt have the extensive EQ as the s9 does, but its still better than the zune and the ipods combined. The Cowon s9 has 60 hour audio battery life!!!! and 9-11 hours of video. Downside to both is no wireless net connection. Both are cheaper than the ipods and zunes :P
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Actually, the Zune HD got a lot more improvements than just, "wireless internet". Improved sound quality, wifi, apps, (Well, there's some potential for the better.) OLED screen, HD radio, and uses Tegra. To me, it can become something massive. However, we need to give it some time.
And despite the S9's decent EQ, a lot of people find it to sound colored, and severely lacking in soundstage. But of course, everyone hears differently. I cannot judge the S9's SQ, as I've never heard it, but I personally love the Ipod's SQ through the JVC VICTOR fx-500 I have. Moreso than my clip.
lol. The S9's battery is supposed to last 55 hours with 128kbps music, no jeteffects touched and screen turned off. Most people over at ABI tells me that the battery usually lasts about 40 hours on an average basis, which is clearly not 55 hours. Still good for a portable device. Zune HD is supposed to last for 33 hours. Well, we don't know how long it'll last just yet, as it just got released.
Lastly, over in Canada, they all cost about the same. Ipod touch 3rd gen 32 gigs costs 299.99, and Cowon S9 goes for 288.68. HOWEVER, there's the shipping fee. It's 10 dollars. Oh, and remember that in Canada, almost anything you buy will take at least a week to 3 weeks. Lets not forget about our 13% taxes in Vancouver either! Or, I can go across the border and buy a Zune HD, pay 289 USD, pay no taxes, and save money.
