Samsung's YP-R1 gets firmware update, some of it will cost ya (video)
By Tim Stevens 
posted January 4th 2010 3:58PM
posted January 4th 2010 3:58PM
Firmware updates that improve performance while also boosting battery life? Love 'em. Firmware updates that nickle and dime you for things like new fonts? Hate 'em. So, mixed feelings then on news that Samsung's YP-R1 media player is getting an update that will make the thing more snappy and more longevous, as shown in the video demonstration after the break. That the company will start charging for things like themes and new text styles, however, seems a bit unfortunate. Also on the for-pay list will be downloadable games, the first of which, Touch & Number, will sell for 2,000 won (about $1.75). It's no Crash Bandicoot, but sounds just as fun -- right?
It's called an iPod, buy one.
@werty1432k Its a tough one.. This looks pretty awesome. Beautiful slideshow, don't know if that was the idea though..
how about playing the sound of the phone?
i'll pass.
it isn't smooth and snappy.
s-l-i-d-e-s-h-o-w
Interface looks horrible
That video was terrible. Almost everything had to be attempted 2+ times.
oh God, apparently we have gotten to the point where manufacturers charge for fonts and themes, I always thought people pay for services and goods. Since this falls under neither, I say Samsung FAIL.
A half assed rip-off zune and iphone homescreens
Absolutely terrible.