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Samsung YP-U3 Reviews

Digital player / radio - flash 2 GB - WMA, Ogg, MP3 - display: 1" - white More product details

$29.95

The Samsung U3 features a cool design and a built-in USB interface. It's inexpensive and easy to... (cnet.com)

OLED screen despite small size, retractable USB connector, included clip (infosyncworld.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Samsung YP-U3

We have collected and analyzed 33 expert reviews and 479 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 75/100 and users rate it 72/100. The average review date is June 11, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 408048 reviews from other MP3 Players. The alaScore™ for this product is 90/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.

alaSCORE 90

900100

512 reviews

November, 2009

75 / 100

33 Experts

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72 / 100

479 Users

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Rank  78

from $29.95

Expert Reviews (33)

US

Samsung U3 (2GB, black) review

By (cnet.com)

The Samsung U3 features a cool design and a built-in USB interface. It's inexpensive and easy to use, yet still offers some handy features such as an FM tuner and a voice recorder. It also supports OGG and WMA subscriptions, and the package includes a ...

The Samsung U3 doesn't offer the best sound quality, and the touch-sensitive controls won't appeal to everyone. It has a small, monochrome display

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.

Photo gallery: Samsung U3 A basic MP3 player needn't be ugly or featureless...

Rating

70100

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US

Review: Samsung YP-U3 portable audio player

By Matthew Ruiz (infosyncworld.com)

The U3 looks like a stick of gum, has a cool retractable USB connector and feels right at home clipped to our shirt. But would we want to take it running with us?

OLED screen despite small size, retractable USB connector, included clip

Uncomfortable earbuds, no Macintosh support

Rating

70100

infosyncworld.com
US

Samsung U3 - Review of the Samsung U3

By (laptopmag.com)

Samsung's snazzy little MP3 player delivers enough power for the road.

Small and light, • Includes FM radio tuner

No AC charge capability, PC Interface: USB 2.0, Music Formats: MP3/WMA/audiobooks, , , , , , , to play your tunes in style. Samsung's slim U3 provides all the evidence you need to show that an $89 MP3 player can deliver. With 2GB of flash space, a ...

Samsung's slim U3 provides all the evidence you need to show that an $89 MP3...

Rating

80100

laptopmag.com

User Reviews (479)

US

"2 in 2 months"

By sark87 (cnet.com)

all in all i would give this mp3 player (from... 

nice memory size, has fm tunner, easy to use

toutch pad not buttons for skipping track changing volume making it a pain to use without lookin at it eg when in pocket, FM radio doesn't pick up most stations or any AM station, oh and i have had 2 in less than 2 months and they both died

US

"A brilliant little contraption that is perfect for me."

By superstar3442 (cnet.com)

A brilliant mp3 player for a small budget per... 

small and easy to use, good screen display, high quality fm radio. sensitive microphone, easy to plug into computer on the go.

I don't have any worries about this product with what I use it for.

US

"Great player for the price"

By ark_v2 (cnet.com)

I got this for my mom as a Christmas gift. It... 

- Size and weight.

- Average sound quality, even with the thousands of sound enhancement options.

Manufacturer's Description

Samsung's thin and sleek U3 USB Direct Player utilizes a slim USB connector, making it lightweight and extremely portable. The U3 works right out of the box - no need for cables, cords or docks and no need to install any programs. Simply slide a button on the U3 and a Slim USB connector will pop out. Plug it into any PC USB port and drag and drop music files. Simply use the USB connector to charge the battery from any PC. Enjoy up to 15 hours of playtime on a single charge when listening to...

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