Samsung YP-U1Z 1GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The digital music player market is filled with many reputable brand names that offer an abundance of features combined with fast writing speeds and storage options. For most consumers, a digital music player is a very cost effective investment since ...

Pros: Size ; Price ; 1GB Flash Memory ; 4-line backlit LCD ; ID3 tag support ; Personal voice recorder ; Easy to navigate menu options ; Samsung Media Studio application software

Cons: No FM tuner option ; No carrying case provided ; Very fragile ; Weak battery life (13 hours) ; Quality ear phones could be improved

Verdict: The Samsung YP-U1 USB Drive Music Player is a well-implemented design that is both versatile and portable. The small form factor allows for easy travel and can be put in just about anywhere including a belt and around the neck thanks to the included ...

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: It seems if you wanted a large capacity solid state MP3 player in the past, you had to settle for a larger player size. Today we take a look at the YP-U1Z 1 GB MP3 player from Samsung that has best of both worlds; small size and a large storage ...

Pros: Small Size, 1 GB capacity, Recharge able battery built in, SRS WOW audio enhancement, Drag and Drop importing of songs

Verdict: The YP-U1Z MP3 player is the way to go if you're looking for a tiny player with a large capacity. Throw in the fact that you can recharge the unit on any PC and you've got a winner

Pros: Small, slim and light, Foldable USB drive, Fully customisable nine-band equaliser, display shows next track

Cons: Lack of 3D sound options seen on most other Samsung models, average headphones, No FM radio or Line-In recording, limited playlist support, poor voice recording

Verdict: The U1 is definitely a worthy alternative to the popular Apple iPod shuffle and its included screen and equalisation settings are admirable features - at the expense of solid battery life.

Review summary: Player Type: Flash MP3 Player, Radio: No, Recording, Voice: Yes, Recording, Line In: No, Weight: 1.1 oz, Capacity: ...

Pros: Easy to use. Broad file-format support. Very good audio quality. Customizable track-skip buttons. Very light.

Cons: Doesn't work with subscription services. Doesn't ship with a USB extender cable or AC charger.

Verdict: Broad file-format support and good sound quality for the price make the U1X a solid choice among small flash-based audio players.

Review summary: Looking like a shuffle clone, the YP-U1 tries to go one up on the fruity original.

Pros: Nice USB jack implementation, Improved music software, Sturdy built, Nine-band equaliser

Cons: Mediocre battery life, Limited playlist, No FM radio

Verdict: It's a great little player for the average commuter, but the lack of radio and a lackluster battery life beat it down somewhat.