Samsung's YP-U1X and YP-U1Z now available in the US
By Ryan Block 
posted November 3rd 2005 9:00AM
posted November 3rd 2005 9:00AM
Finally, the wait is freaking over. Samsung took their sweet time to get this thing out after the release of the
shuffle (what's 10 months between friends?),
but our favorite tiny audio player, the U1, is
now officially out here. Which is good, because we were getting sick of having mules smuggle them in for us one at a
time from Korea. The 3.3 x 0.9 x 0.5-inch YP-U1X is the black 512MB version, while the YP-U1Z has a 1GB capacity — both
have a 4 line LCD display, integrated fold-out USB 2.0 interface, voice recording, and play MP3, WMA, WAV, and OGG
(still a very unusual format for players, especially since
Rio died).
[Via SamsungHQ]
I would just like to point out that cowon (aka iAudio) has had .ogg support for a long time...
compete with Ipod?
Sumsung is very succesuful in asian market,not sure if it can invade to western world.
Mav,
Yes, I know, but ogg support is still unusual.
Best, Ryan
"Now Available?"
I saw these at a store 3 weeks ago.. no BS. They only had the black model though.
It looked decent, though nothing terribly exciting. Certainly not enough to convince me to sell me shuffle. Too little, too late, IMO.
*yawn*
I'm considering selling my MobiBlue for this.
To release this after the Nano is moronic...they should have just dumped them in a landfill.
Oh, wait, I forgot about the billions of OGG users ...lol.
This thing is seems almost exactly like my beloved Creative MuVo TX FM that I bought over a year ago, except it's lacking a radio and costs a hell of a lot more. What's the big deal?
It is rechargeable via USB and doesn't have extra parts (such as a battery compartment) to lose. Right now I'm deciding between one of these and a Shuffle.
Oh ogg...i think it was good in theory.
But actually this would be a great competetor for the iPod shuffle (if people would like for like 2 seconds) becasue it is essentially the same size plus a screen (gasp! a screen! revolutionary!).
But alas, people don't think.
The 512MB version is available in the UK for £69 inc. tax and delivery :
http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=961
Circuit City has been selling these for 2 months (the 512 and the 1gb), I took one out to show a woman (who just purchased it) how to use it. I love the feel of, it and I like that there are actual buttons vs. just a little button you have to twitch (old sandisk craptasms). The folding out works wonderfully, and the screen is very clear.
#9, what I usually tell people is to get this over the shuffle, unless you really want to go with the ipod family and/or use itunes.
The only gripe that I have with them is the packaging, the only place that says the capacity is in fine print on the back by the sku numbers. The lanyard that it comes with is kinda interesting, but it also doesn't say what it comes with. Overall, I really like it.
Circuit City has been selling these for 2 months (the 512 and the 1gb), I took one out to show a woman (who just purchased it) how to use it. I love the feel of, it and I like that there are actual buttons vs. just a little button you have to twitch (old sandisk craptasms). The folding out works wonderfully, and the screen is very clear.
#9, what I usually tell people is to get this over the shuffle, unless you really want to go with the ipod family and/or use itunes.
The only gripe that I have with them is the packaging, the only place that says the capacity is in fine print on the back by the sku numbers. The lanyard that it comes with is kinda interesting, but it also doesn't say what it comes with. Overall, I really like it.
/has no idea why it went twice
it looks like a very nice player. and ogg vorbis support is nice to me, since all my portable music is encoded in that format, since it owns mp3 and every other lossy format
how much do these things cost? is it comparable to a shuffle? just curious, thats all.
16> Yes, almost exactly the same in a regular retail store, on websites however, they tend to be cheaper because retailers have control over pricing.
okay, I have an iPod mini and i hate pulling it out to read the screen (take it out of my pocket)..
I can see a screen on this thing (teeeeeny) being EXTREMELY cumbersome to use..
but hey.. what does Samsung care..
Relish the 'aha!' moment when Samsung Shuffle owners realize what Apple was talking about (tortured interfaces)
On the plus side: nice look, nice logo..
#9, Aphid: this might help you decide: http://www.machrone.net/mt/archives/2010/05/bass_performanc.html#more
If when its NOT in my pocket (where having a display is irrelevant) I care more about audio quality.
#10 Rachel who said "But alas, people don't think".
You're right. Some people pull out the measuring equipment instead:
http://www.machrone.net/mt/archives/2010/05/bass_performanc.html#more
And as for "not thinking" about the Shuffle: http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000993065244/#c551508
I spent a great deal of time thinking about how I'd actually USE and ENJOY the device. For practicality AND audio quality.
Meow.
By the way, the iRiver(s) also support OGG and the T30 and T10 iRivers support subscription music services.
As far as the Ipod Shuffle, Creative Zen Nano and iRiver T30...I couldn't find any posting of side by side comparisons of these three
units...so already owning a Ipod Shuffle, I purchased both a Creative
Zen Nano Plus and an IRiver T30. I loaded the same song files into all
three so that the comparison would be valid. I used only the earphones
that came with each unit.
The Ipod is simple as can be to use. Partly good design and partly
fewest features.
The Creative Zen Nano has a decent LCD and a menu system that has a
short learning curve. It is also the only one of the three to have a
built in radio.
The Iriver has the greater learning curve partly because it has more
customizable options.
Both the Creative and the IRiver have line in ability to copy directly
from CDs.
Of course only the Shuffle has a bulit in rechargable battery (not user
replacable) while the other two use AAAs. Of course you can purchase
rechargable AAAs (Rayovac makes ones that take 15 minutes to
recharge!).
Sound quality...My primary concern.
All three have pleasant sound with plenty of volume (too much!).
First of all the Ipod Shuffle has no controls at all to customize the
sound. It does sound very good, however.
The Creative Zen Nano has an equalizer.
The IRiver T30 has both an equalizer and an entire set of other sound
controls from the SRS WOW component.
A fair comparison requires us to set both the Creative and the IRiver
to what I and my son believe to give the best combination of bass and
treble response. Of course that is somewhat subjective. However we both
agreed on the settings.
I know that some 'tests' /reviews say they leave the settings at
'neutral' to be fair...I beg to strongly disagree...after all why
shouldn't the Creative Zen Nano and the IRiver benefit from a
capability that they have built in! Users would surely use those
controls..so they should be evaluated. Each unit producing the best it
can!
Again..all three sound very good.
Treble...The Apple Shuffle Ipod and the IRiver T30 had the best treble.
Clear. The Creative was somewhat muddied in response, but not bad.
Bass...Here the IRiver shone above the others... definitively. The
Creative was second with the Ipod Shuffle not far behind.
I found the following SRS settings to be the 'best' on the IRiver;
SRS...08
Focus..Low
Trubass...10
Boost...60
Overall..the IRiver's sound was definitely the best of the three.
Just in case this has been missed (I didn't see this on specs on Circuit City.com or the Samsung site), the YP-U1Z DOES have an equalizer both with presets and user-customizable settings. I have both a Creative Zen Nano Plus and now the YP-U1Z. I like them both. I like not having to worry about batteries with the YP-U1Z.
Todd...how does the sound quality of the Creative Zen Nano Plus the Samsung YP-U1Z compare?
I personally thought the Samsung had a better sound quality (I'm using Koss ear buds which were about $20 at Circuit City..I don't recommend anyone use the earbuds that come with either the Samsung or Creative players.) Without any preset (or user set) EQ on the Samsung, the sound was awesome. I use the Jazz setting on the Creative Nano although I listen to mainly Rock (I just think there is better sound with the Jazz setting). I'm selling the Creative (or giving it to my parents), but I can't really say too many bad things about the Creative. The Creative had more accessories (sleeve, arm strap, line-in cable).
Hope this helps.
Can anyone tell me if this functions like a normal flash stick as far as Windows in concerned? I'm looking for a flash-based music player that will work with this car stereo's USB input: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7045388&type=product&productCategoryId=cat03066&id=1099396976753
And from what I understand the USB input only detects players that normally show up as a removable drive in Windows. From what I gather this is not the case with iPod Shuffle.
Hey Todd
i am planning to buy either the
creative muvo n200
or the
samsung one
i was just wondering how the samsung buttons are
i am planning to use it to listern to lecture recording - so specfically how is the fast forward button?
i like the creative n200 fast forward wheel button and its track search function which creative tx doesn;t have
i was also wondering how durability the samsung player is ?
Thanks
Any input will be appreciated
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1894754,00.asp