Typical price: £99
What is it: Flash-based MP3 and video player
What we think: This is probably the best Samsung MP3 player to date
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 November 2008
Tags: samsung, stereo, media player, pad
We like:
Design; screen quality; FLAC support; BBC iPlayer support
We don't like:
No gapless playback; control pad too sensitive; no WAV or AAC support; no Bluetooth
Also known as:
YPQ1; Samsung Diamond; Samsung Q1
You might also need:
Better earphones
CNET UK judgement:
This could be the best Samsung MP3 player to date. Not only is it remarkably affordable at £99 for 16GB, but support for lossless FLAC audio, BBC iPlayer, FM radio, drag and drop file management and a cracking little screen, means it's going on our list of Samsung successes
Samsung YP-Q1 Diamond History
14 Oct 2008 in Crave
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13 Oct 2008 in Crave
Photos: Hands-on with the Samsung YP-Q1 Diamond
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