The Cowon D2 MP3 player offers a sleek and compact design dominated by a lovely, touch-sensitive screen. The device is packed with almost every feature in the book, including video playback, voice recording, and an FM tuner. The D2 comes with a handy stylus/kickstand, and the sound quality is great.

The sleek body is wrapped in a brushed-metal border,
where you can find some tactile controls: a power/hold slider,
volume buttons, and a menu key. On the left edge, hidden beneath a flap
, are two USB ports: one standard mini for syncing with the computer and one proprietary for use with the included wallwart power adapter. The bottom of the device features an SD card expansion slot for adding more memory. At 3×2.2×0.6 inches, the player is pleasantly compact overall, though it feels a bit weighty at 2.1 ounces.