Samsung YP-U1

541 reviews

May, 2013

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Headphones (25)
Value for money (21)
Memory (16)
Usability (15)
Sound (8)

Negative
Performance (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 541 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the sound and usability. The memory and value for money are also appreciated. There are some less positive opinions about the performance.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the Samsung YP-U1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Edward Distel (laptopmag.com)

Samsung YP-U1X (512MB)

Jan, 2006

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Expert review by: Michael Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Samsung yepp YP-U1X

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

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

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

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

Nov, 2005

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Best Value!

Expert review by: (pcstats.com)

Samsung Yepp YP-U1ZB 1GB MP3 Player Review

Samsung's YP-U1ZB MP3 player is no larger than an iPod Shuffle and has 1GB of memory good for about 330 songs at 3MB apiece.

Samsung Media Studio takes on a Windows Explorer-like appearance that allows users to mange MP3 files, drag and drop them onto the YP-U1ZB, encode MP3 files from CD's at up to 320kbps, and create play lists. The Media Studio includes a built in MP3...

Mar, 2006

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Expert review by: Hi-TEK (modthebox.com)

Samsung YP-U1 USB Drive Music Player Review

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 it...

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

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

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...

Dec, 2005

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Consumer review by: davmcn (cnet.com)

It's ok for what it was worth!

I think it is for anyone that wants to have a mp3 player that is good for only 3-6 years period!

It has a good sound system internally

The battery is not that great and the outer shell is really weak

Dec, 2006

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Consumer review by: thephoenixforce (cnet.com)

Does what it says it does

Well, really, a great little player, has a great EQ and bass boost and overall, it plays music, which is what it is supposed to do

Able to run OGG, ogg vorbis is a great audio format, also, the rechargeable battery is nice, and it is tiny, about the size of a 5 pack gum

Annoying click when you hit a button, but im sure that i'll get used to it, also, not great battery life

May, 2006

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Consumer review by: mikeydiiorio (cnet.com)

Not bad at all!

Nothing really bad to say about this, other than the USB connector not coming with an extension.

small, lightweight, easy navigation, rechargeable

short USB connector and no lead, unless you buy your own

Jan, 2006

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Samsung YP-U1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of the Samsung YP-U1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

usability, sound, design, value for money, performance

74% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Bricam (amazon.com)

simple and easy

this was the first mp3 player i ever had, i was later given an ipod nano by my bf and quite frankly im not tech savy, i love the simplicity of this product and the fact that i dont need to look for a million songs i probably never listen to just to...

Oct, 2011

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Consumer review by: Buffalo Bill (amazon.com)

Sturdy Device For Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP.

I was disappointed that this device would not let me drag drop files from my MacBook. Thumbs down. The Installation CD for the YP-U1 is designed for Windows 98E/2000/ME/XP REV 5.0 However, the build quality is very good. So, it is a good device if you...

Jun, 2009

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Product Specifications

Audio Input

Type:Microphone

Audio Output

Headphones Form Factor:Ear-bud

Audio System

Digital Player Functions:Voice recorder

Digital Player Type:Flash based

Functions (KB):Digital player / Digital voice recorder

Sound Effects:Bass Boost/Bass Boost / SRS WOW

Sound Output Mode:Stereo

Subcategory (KB):MP3 players (flash, CD, HDD)

Type:Digital player

Battery

Run Time (Up To):13hour(s)

Digital Player (Recorder)

Supported Digital Audio Standards:ASF / MP3 / MPEG 1 Audio / MPEG 2 Audio / MPEG 2.5 Audio / Ogg Vorbis / WAV / WMA/ASF / MP3 / Ogg Vorbis / Protected WMA (DRM) / WAV / WMA