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Samsung YP-K5

review DATE:09.11.06

Samsung YP-K5
Closed and Open Standing Open Right Right

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By Mike Kobrin

Editor's Note: Our original review (9/01/06) of the Samsung YP-K5 has been updated with our battery rundown test results.

Samsung's latest flash-based MP3 player, with the characteristically cryptic name of YP-K5, has a very interesting twist to it: The back of the device slides open to reveal a surprisingly good-sounding speaker. Aside from that, the K5 has an FM tuner, a 1.7-inch color OLED screen capable displaying photos, touch-sensitive controls, and 2GB or 4GB of flash memory. While some may see this player as gimmicky and bulkier than necessary, I actually like having the speaker option. It's also got excellent battery life and the earbuds are unlike any I've seen yet.

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Samsung Electronics

http://www.samsung.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $249.00 List
  • Music Playback Formats: MP3, WMA, Protected WMA
  • Storage Capacity: 4 GB
  • Photo formats: JPEG
  • Video Recording: No
  • Audio Battery Life: 28 Hr
  • Dimensions: 3.8 x 1.8 x .7 inches
  • Player Type: Flash MP3 Player
  • Radio: Yes
  • Recording, Line In: No
  • Recording, Voice: No
  • Screen Size: 1.7 inches
  • Weight: 3.68 oz
  • Notes: 4GB: $249; 2GB: $209.99

Bottom Line

This combination MP3 player and speaker folds up to the size of the LG Chocolate phone. It's a very hip idea, though I'm not quite sure people will pay a premium for the integrated speaker. The slider mechanism seems sturdy enough, though, and the device makes a great travel alarm clock.

Pros

The built-in speaker is louder than you'd expect. Very good sound quality.

Cons

Bulky for an MP3 player. Earbuds are oddly shaped. No PlaysForSure support

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