Navigating the D2 will seem familiar to PDA users. You can activate the touch screen with a poke of your finger, or you can use the itty-bitty stylus that Cowon includes for the purpose.

You'll have the D2 kicking back in the palm of your hand in no time--be sure to appreciate its cool, brushed-metal body.

OK, so it's sort of square shaped, but that doesn't prevent it from tackling all forms of content, from MP3 to subscription WMA, to AVI--even TXT.

The Cowon D2 is dominated by a 2.5-inch touch screen perfectly suited to watching those recorded TV shows. The camera doesn't do the display justice; it's beautifully bright and crisp.

The D2 is compact enough to be hidden away in most pockets--except maybe the tiny coin pocket on those tight jeans we know you've been eyeing.

The right edge of the D2 features a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, but we don't recommend sticking the included headphones in there--they sound terrible. Hidden under a sturdy flap are two mini-USB ports and a reset button.

The top of the D2 features a power/hold slider, as well as a menu key and volume toggles. Plus, there's a mic up there for taking voice notes.

The stylus also acts as a handy kickstand. Depending on which way you insert it into the slot, it props the D2 up at either a 50- or a 75-degree angle.

The Cowon D2 comes in black or white versions, but the white is offered only in 4GB, whereas the black comes in either 2GB or 4GB flavors.