Cowon Q5W player to ship next month

The long awaited Cowon Q5W portable media player will finally ship early next month. This ain’t no ordinary PMP as it features 802.11b WiFi connectivity that makes it a snap to browse websites, regardless of whether they feature Flash or not. The 5″ 800 x 480 touchscreen display also works great when it comes to viewing web pages as you don’t have to end up with a permanent squint on your face. Users will be able to connect to speakers and headphones sans wires with a Bluetooth receiver, while component and composite ports allow you to output directly to TV sets. Cowon has even thrown in a remote control for you to enjoy your favorite movies from the comfort of your seat. Supported video and audio codecs (not a comprehensive list) include MP3, OGG, MP4, DivX and XviD. The Cowon Q5W will come in 40GB and 60GB models, retailing for $550 and $600 respectively.