Typical price: £125
What is it: Flash-based MP3 player with 2GB of memory and a built-in speaker
What we think: The YP-K5 is a feat of engineering. We only hope that it reaches a wider audience than street hoodlums
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 6 October 2006
Tags: Samsung, Samsung YP-K5 (2GB), audio formats, slider, speakers
We like:
Simple drag-and-drop transfer system; ingenious, resilient design
We don't like:
The size -- it's massive for a 2GB player, but then it does have speakers built-in
You might also need:
You'll need a computer to transfer MP3s from
CNET UK judgement:
Samsung once again launches an impressive but slightly quirky assualt on the MP3 player market. In a gadget landscape polluted by boring nano rip-offs, the K5 surprises and delights
Full review:
Famous on account of a YouTube video, in which someone drives a truck over it, the Samsung YP-K5 (available in 1, 2 or 4GB -- we reviewed the 2GB version) is a surprisingly resilient flash-based MP3 player. The K5 is instantly recognisable because of its built-in speakers, a feature that may inform your decision to buy. Continue Reading...
Samsung YP-K5 (2GB) History
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19 Sep 2006 in Crave
Samsung YP-K5: Boop bip beep bibble
Hey hoodie! Come get your greasy little hands on Samsung's latest offering. A built-in speaker ensures maximum anti-social potential. Wutang!
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