Cowon Z2 Plenue PMP Runs Android Using a 1GHz Cortex-A8 CPU

Media players might not be as popular as they were just a few years ago, but this hasn’t stopped Cowon from releasing a new PMP model, the Z2 Plenue running Google’s Android OS.

Behind that classy looking chassis, the company installed a 1GHz Telechips ARM Cortex-A8 processor which enables it to play back not only music but also 1080p HD video.

This can be displayed either on the 3.7-inch 800x480 pixel AMOLED display of the new Plenue or on an external display linked via the available micro-HDMI output.

Other features include WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, FM radio functionality, built-in speakers and mic, while for storage duties Cowon pairs the Z2 Plenue with between 8GB and 32GB of memory.

More can be added by installing a microSD card slot, according to Everything USB.

Right now, the Cowon Z2 Plenue is on sale only in Korea where it retails for between $230 and $300 (173 to 226 EUR).