Samsung YP-D1
Don't be fooled--the Samsung YP-D1 may look like a cell phone, but it's really a feature-packed MP3 player.
Samsung YP-D1
Quick Take: At first glance, the Samsung YP-D1 looks strikingly like a cell phone. This is both unsurprising--the company produces plenty of mobiles--and a little misleading since making phone calls is one of the few things this flash-based MP3 player can't do. What the YP-D1 can do is take still pictures with its built-in 2-megapixel camera, which happens to have a 4X zoom lens--not too shabby for an MP3 player. It also acts as a USB host, meaning you can use another camera and offload images directly to the YP-D1. Plus, there's a built-in speaker so that you can share your tunes with a couple of friends. The player supports MP3, WMA (including Janus), TXT, JPEG, and even MPEG-4 files, and it can be hooked up via USB directly to a TV for viewing applicable content on a larger screen. Other features include an FM radio, a voice recorder, and a rated 20-hour battery life. The Samsung YP-D1, which will be available in 1GB and 2GB capacities, is currently available, and we just got our hands on one of the first review units. Check back soon for the full scoop.
Quick Take: At first glance, the Samsung YP-D1 looks strikingly like a cell phone. This is both unsurprising--the company produces plenty of mobiles--and a little misleading since making phone calls is one of the few things this flash-based MP3 player can't do. What the YP-D1 can do is take still pictures with its built-in 2-megapixel camera, which happens to have a 4X zoom lens--not too shabby for an MP3 player. It also acts as a USB host, meaning you can use another camera and offload images directly to the YP-D1. Plus, there's a built-in speaker so that you can share your tunes with a couple of friends. The player supports MP3, WMA (including Janus), TXT, JPEG, and even MPEG-4 files, and it can be hooked up via USB directly to a TV for viewing applicable content on a larger screen. Other features include an FM radio, a voice recorder, and a rated 20-hour battery life. The Samsung YP-D1, which will be available in 1GB and 2GB capacities, is currently available, and we just got our hands on one of the first review units. Check back soon for the full scoop.