Typical price: £40
What is it: Budget MP3 player with 25mm OLED display
What we think: Good sound quality, an appealing design and decent battery life make it a great secondary MP3 player
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 5 June 2009
Tags: Samsung, Samsung YP-U5, OGG, bass boost, songs
We like:
Inexpensive; plenty of file format support; an above-average voice recorder; FM radio; doubles as a USB stick; useful fitness app
We don't like:
Miniscule screen; no support for AAC or Audible files
CNET UK judgement:
If you're looking for a small, practical MP3 player to throw in your gym bag, the Samsung YP-U5 is a great option that won't break the bank
Full review:
The Samsung YP-U5 is a fitness-friendly MP3 player with a cute design and an affordable price, at around £30 for the 2GB version and £40 for the 4GB version. With a small amount of storage and a cramped, 25mm (1-inch) screen, the YP-U5 isn't suited as a primary MP3 player, but it works very well as a secondary device, sparing your iPhone the indignity of being tossed in the gym bag. Continue Reading...
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