Typical price: £35
What is it: MP3 player with touch-sensitive controls
What we think: The U3 looks cute and is perfect if basic music playback is all that you're after
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 17 August 2007
Tags: Samsung, Samsung U3, OLED, power button, battery life
We like:
Cool design; built-in USB interface; inexpensive; easy to use; handy features such as FM tuner and voice recorder; supports OGG and WMA subscriptions
We don't like:
Not the best sound quality; touch-sensitive controls won't appeal to everyone; small, monochrome display
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung U3 is the proof that a basic MP3 player doesn't have to be ugly and featureless -- it's simple, inexpensive, cool-looking and perfect for the gym
Full review:
A basic MP3 player needn't be ugly or featureless to fall into the 'simple and inexpensive' category and Samsung's stick-like U3 provides the proof of this. It's available in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB versions. Continue Reading...
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