Samsung's S2 Pebble DAP now available for $40

Just look at that little morsel of digital audio playing goodness. How could you not want something like that in your front pocket? Samsung's 1GB S2 DAP has indeed arrived right on schedule, and it's available now for those completely okay with releasing $39.99. It's the green glow that does it, isn't it?

[Thanks, Oscar]

[Low Ranked @ Jun 18th 2008 3:54PM]

You seemed to praise this little guy more than the Philips player with a screen this morning.

[splx @ Jun 18th 2008 3:57PM]

cuz it's way cheaper. this will be my thing for jogging.

[anonymouspimp @ Jun 18th 2008 4:00PM]

heh... was just wondering myself what makes this a "morsel of digital audio playing goodness" and the Philips player "yawn-inducing"...

sometimes this site is so weird.

[natels @ Jun 18th 2008 4:17PM]

This device is more interesting because it actually has somewhat of a unique architecture and look. A square box with a screen is nothing new. You cannot deny that if you put the two next to eachother, this one is much more aesthetically appealing.

[Ignatius @ Jun 18th 2008 5:27PM]

Because obviously, the point of listening to music is to look aesthetically appealing.

[applefan @ Jun 18th 2008 7:01PM]

Low Ranked is High Ranked.

What is this world coming to?

What will be next? Blockbuster merging with Circuit City?

[Mobile Phone Diva @ Jun 18th 2008 7:44PM]

But it's still all a matter of opinion, Natels. I liked the screen on the Phillips. This one is definitely more unique though. But I really didn't see the reason for the "yawn" comment on the Phillips.

BTW, the Samsung S3 is coming too, but when? That's the one I'd like to try!

[rock99rock @ Jun 18th 2008 3:56PM]

I know what you are thinking, but the Pebble and I are not related.

[jonmacd @ Jun 18th 2008 4:03PM]

hahaha thanks for clearing up the confusion!

[deyanimay @ Jun 18th 2008 4:00PM]

hahahahaha... not funy.

[deyanimay @ Jun 18th 2008 4:00PM]

*funny

[Low Ranked @ Jun 18th 2008 5:29PM]

Dear Engadget,

Please bring back lowest ranked for people like deyanimay.

Sincerely,
Low Ranked

[Josh Havener @ Jun 18th 2008 4:11PM]

That thing looks huge!!! I wouldn't want that in my poc....wait... that must be enlarged to show lack of detail...

can we get a scale image please?

[Lars @ Jun 18th 2008 5:50PM]

A scale image would be pretty hard to do, since everyone's got different size monitors and resolution settings...

But it would be nice to put it next to a quarter or something for reference.

[anonymouspimp @ Jun 18th 2008 4:11PM]

For me personally, I have no need for a device without a screen. I have too much music and need to visually search.

I assume you deleted my last post because it wasn't relevant to this player, but rather a question about what makes this a morsel of goodness, and the other device yawn-inducing... So, to comment about this player: I think the price seems very good for a name brand player, but you can get cheaper players for a lot less... unless you dig little green lights. Then i'd go with this one.

[anonymouspimp @ Jun 18th 2008 4:13PM]

oh, my bad, you didn't delete it, the comments were just acting screwy. Apologies!

[mc @ Jun 18th 2008 4:19PM]

>Just look at that little morsel of digital audio playing goodness.

why do people talk like that?

[Gilbert Tang @ Jun 18th 2008 4:19PM]

It would be cool if the headphone jack extended from the center of this device at an angle bringing it close to being parallel to the body (and, of course, protruding enough to accept the majority of headphone connections).

Of course, this would be to the detriment of the aesthetics to some extent, but it would solve the awkwardness of having such a small device with comparatively large peripheral connectors attached to it while providing some additional protection to the connection.

Meh, then again, this is probably why I don't design these for a living...

[Don @ Jun 18th 2008 4:27PM]

Looks like an oblong bowling ball



with out forced perspective

[Low Ranked @ Jun 18th 2008 5:43PM]

I was thinking more on the lines of the Bom-oms from the Mario Bros. universe.

[Reader @ Jun 18th 2008 4:27PM]

Green glow is fantabulous.

[CraziestGadgets.com @ Jun 18th 2008 4:28PM]

Oooh.. a third ball for my pocket pinball games!

I will give them credit for keeping it low priced. Which is probably needed since round objects tend to get dropped more than square ones (inarguable fact!).

[John @ Jun 18th 2008 4:33PM]

Now YOU can take home a piece of the GLOWING RADICAL ROCK!

Mo!

[Low Ranked @ Jun 18th 2008 5:31PM]

Not before conquering the Aggro Crag.

[Xepol @ Jun 18th 2008 4:33PM]

Once players like this hit the 20$ price range, Expect them to start handing out MP3 players out when you sign up for credit cards.

I suspect this player will hit that price range fast (who sells for mrsp?), drop the ram to half a gig, and suddenly it'll be worth signing up for credit cards you'll never stand a chance of getting.

[Rubicon @ Jun 19th 2008 12:39AM]

why mp3? when they're already handing out eee pcs in canada

[Jon Acheson @ Jun 18th 2008 4:44PM]

I don't see anything that makes this better than the Sansa clip, which is in the same price range, and has a screen.

But at least it has a standard USB connector (so does the Sansa) instead of some proprietary, stupid one.

[jimmy @ Jun 18th 2008 4:48PM]

ok, i get the low price, but Amazon says this thing weighs in at 6.4 oz. That's 30% heavier than my iPhone! can that be right? A 6+ oz player with no screen? I'm hoping that's a typo, but I don't know. I had a Samsung Yepp and switched to iPod for more $$, but also more storage and less weight.

[retro77 @ Jun 18th 2008 5:04PM]

do not want

[Ciprian @ Jun 18th 2008 7:44PM]

How big is it again?

[Gilbert Tang @ Jun 19th 2008 3:58AM]

In the US, it's the size of a Japanese car. In Japan, it's the size of a US quarter.

[dale_nx26 @ Jun 18th 2008 10:37PM]

wait, it doesnt have a screen?

[blackWoof @ Jun 18th 2008 11:19PM]

Hmmm... round, green glow...
Any relation to Happy Fun Ball?

[Frankiezjr @ Jun 19th 2008 12:58AM]

HEY I GOT THIS TODAY IT ROCKS BETTER THAN THE IPOD SHUFFLE VERY SIMPLE AND THE SOUND QUALITY IS AMAZING THE HEADPHONES ARE LANYARD SO ITS PERFECT FOR JOGGING VERY NICE USB ADAPTER JUST PERFECT FOR THE PRICE

[Megan Boris @ Jun 20th 2008 7:31AM]

I agree that to-scale picture would be nice to see the size. Also, does this gadget have a screen, or is it more like the design of the Shuffle?