The base of the package offers ideas on how to re-purpose the container as a flower pot. I suppose this makes up for the fact that it's not exactly clear if the packaging is recycleable.
The iAudio 9 measures 3.5 inches long. Most of the face is covered with acrylic, with the exception of a slightly raised space near the bottom for the built-in speaker.
Main menu icons are displayed in a diagonal line, reflecting the equally diagonal navigation control strip below the screen. From left to right, icons represent: music; video; photos; text; FM radio; voice recorder; Flash media; and settings.
The Cowon iAudio 9 is up against some steep competition with the Apple iPod Nano. The iAudio 9 is slightly less expensive, but doesn't share the Nano's video camera, radio pausing/tagging, pedometer, integrated podcast management, or video rental capabilities.
