Samsung YP-Z5F adds FM, voice recorder

Samsung's nano-esque YP-Z5 (you know, the one designed by a former Apple employee) is barely out the door, and Samsung already has an upgrade in the works. The YP-Z5F doesn't break any major new ground, but it does add two features that were lacking in the earlier model but are fairly standard in most other (non-Apple) audio players: an FM radio and voice recorder. It also comes in a sort-of-pinkish color, if you're into that. No word on pricing or release dates, though we'd like to see Samsung finally get the 1GB Z5 out the door first.

[James Nahon @ Apr 6th 2006 11:18AM]

Whey ... first comment!

[dave95 Zzzzzzzzzzzzz @ Apr 6th 2006 3:14PM]

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Wake me up when something innovative and different is out!

[calc.exe @ Apr 6th 2006 4:22PM]

Looks nice, but if you're looking for a no-frills DAP...

SanDisk Sansa e130 512mb = $55
+ 1 Gb SD card = $30

= $85 for 1.5gb flash dap
+ fm radio (no voice recorder)
+ memory expansion

Sound quality reviews of e130 are mixed, but it sounds as good as any other DAP I've heard.

[Jonathan Keim @ Apr 6th 2006 5:38PM]

I don't think this will get anywhere considering that it's pink, and of course it will have to be fatter

[darthbane2k @ Apr 7th 2006 7:56AM]

** Does ANYONE know the reasoning behind Apple * NOT * adding another model with an FM tuner. Seems so obvious to offer this as an optional model!!
**

Well like they 'invented' random play with the ipod shuffle, they are awaiting the right moment to strike the market with the fabulous iPod: Radio! Yes! Play radio, only on an ipod - consumers will got mad for this fabulously new state of the art mp3 player with such a cutting edge function! Of course, what sets it apart for 'inferior' products on the market will be a hefty price tag, the old itunes ball and chain and those all so cool white ear buds!

[Vibrators @ Apr 7th 2006 2:30PM]

Now there is a vibrator that connects to your music player. Turn on your favorite song and let the vibrate your "Stairway to Heaven." The iBuzz vibrates in time to your music. That's progress!

[gadgetrix @ Apr 11th 2006 2:52AM]

Think this is a great gadget to steer away from the whole ipod obsession.

The black version of this nifty little beauty is absolutely gorgeous. It goes one-up from the ipod nano with more functions and I love the in-built radio.

Lovely huge screen, structured lines (especially with its navigating pad), great surround sound pumping, and I'm rather proud of it when I pull it from my gym pouch cause it's so sleek.