Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Samsung YP-U2
Posted by Chris Gohlke in "HARDWARE" @ 08:00 AM
"Samsung's latest MP3 player directly challenges the iPod Shuffle. The flash-based Samsung YP-U2 offers 512MB of storage, and like the iPod Shuffle, it features an integrated USB 2.0 design. Unlike the Shuffle, it has an FM tuner, a voice recorder, WMA DRM 10 compatibility, and last but not least, an LCD. Despite mediocre battery life and an awkward headphone-jack placement, we like the overall design and sound quality of the YP-U2 (though the name is unoriginal), and there's little doubt that its retail price of $70 will appeal to many. Look for 1GB and 2GB versions to debut this summer."
This looks like a great MP3 player for my wife. She's been wanting a player to use when she is running so the shuffle looked like a good choice to her. But, I really want a player that offers simple USB transfer since I am the one who will have to load it and prefer not to have to install iTunes just to copy over some songs. Plus, I am near positive that she would end up regretting not having a display if she went with the shuffle. From the prelisting on Amazon, it looks like the 1 GB model will go for $99.99.
This looks like a great MP3 player for my wife. She's been wanting a player to use when she is running so the shuffle looked like a good choice to her. But, I really want a player that offers simple USB transfer since I am the one who will have to load it and prefer not to have to install iTunes just to copy over some songs. Plus, I am near positive that she would end up regretting not having a display if she went with the shuffle. From the prelisting on Amazon, it looks like the 1 GB model will go for $99.99.
