Samsung YP-U3JQB 2GB Touch Control MP3 Player (Black) | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
List Price: $79.99
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Rating:  31 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Display Size: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 1.6 x 5.9 x 4.3
MPN: YP-U3JQB
Model: YP-U3JQB
UPC: 036725602168
EAN: 0036725602168
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2 GB digital audio player with FM Radio and Voice Recording | | • | Retractable USB 2.0 connector for direct interface with PC--no cables, cords or docks necessary | | • | Li-Polymer Battery provides up to 15 hours of playback when fully charged | | • | Supports MP3, WMA, OGG, and WMA-DRM10 audio file formats | | • | Use as a Flash Storage Device for transferring files |
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Product Description
The Samsung U3 MP3 player is a super-compact device that works right out of the box with a Slim-USB connection. The U3 requires no wires or programs to work; simply plug it in a USB port, then drag and drop your music files.
Amazon.com Product Description
Samsung's thin and sleek U3 digital audio features a retractable USB connector, eliminating the need for cables, cords, or docks. Simply slide a button to reveal the USB connector, and plug directly into any PC USB port to drag and drop your files. Available in five vivid colors with matching earphones, the device features an FM radio, voice recording, a customizable shortcut key, and 2 GB of flash memory for your music and file transfer needs.  Plug the U3 directly into your USB port for file transfer. |  Available in five vivid colors. |  Retractable USB connector. |  The easy to use U3 works right out of the box with no need for cables, cords or docks and no need to install any programs. | Digital Audio Player with Built-In USB
The easy to use U3 works right out of the box with no need for cables, cords or docks and no need to install any programs. Simply slide a button and a slim USB connector will pop out. You may then plug it into any PC USB port and drag and drop your music files. While connected, the battery is charged, allowing up to 15 hours of playtime on a single charge. The U3 plays MP3, WMA, and WMA-DRM10 formats. The 4-line OLED display shows ID3 tag information such as Artist and Song, and combined with the quick touch navigation means you can serve up the song you want quickly. FM Radio and Voice Recording
The U3 features an FM radio, utilizing the headphones as antenna. You can also record your own voice, speeches, lectures, and other outside sounds with your mp3 player, and can even adjust the quality of the recording by selecting a different bit rate. Convenient File Transfer
The U3 also functions as a flash drive. You can use it to transfer files from one computer or USB device to another. With a 2GB capacity, the U3 has plenty of room to store your music while still accommodating all of your file transfer needs. Customizable Hot Key
The U3 boasts a customizable shortcut key. Choose from one of the following: - Repeat A-B: Sets section repeat.
- DNSe: Allows you to select an appropriate sound effect for music.
- Play Speed: Adjusts the playback speed between fast and slow.
- Play Mode: Selects the repeat playback mode.
DNSe Sound Engine
SAMSUNG's proprietary DNSe is a revolutionary sound technology, providing rich, more natural effects and a true-to-life surround sound experience. Even headphone users can experience simulated surround effects. Samsung Media Studio
The included Samsung Media Studio is the easy-to-use software application that helps you organize your files on your PC. With your files already sorted and organized in Media Studio, you can quickly transfer them to your mp3 without searching your entire hard drive for the right file. This software is not required--users may choose to use different software (such as Windows Media Player) or simply drag and drop files to the device. What's in the Box?
YP-U3JQB, earphones, cable winder, clip, and installation CD.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 26 more reviews...
 Died after 6 months of medium use - avoid! January 2, 2009
G. Pineda (Santa Barbara, CA)
Well the title says it all - purchased mid July 2008, died on Jan 2 2009. Since it was my first mp3 player I was fairly happy with it... nice and small, basic controls etc. I don't need anything fancy. But five and a half months of life? Absolute BS. I'll never buy a Samsung product again.
An ergonomic disaster December 24, 2008
laxxy (Chicago, IL)
This so far wins the prize for the worst designed piece of hardware I have had experience with; and software is not much better.
For the sake of fairness positives first: it is slim; the USB connector slides out (no cap to lose). It is also nice to the touch.
Now on to negatives:
- fake buttons (simply drawn on a perfectly smooth plastic piece):
-- impossible to use without looking closely at the device
-- VERY sensitive to touch and very easy to miss even when looking =>
--- skip forward when you want to change volume
--- enter menu when you don't want to (it is tricky to get out of too)
--- buttons act by themselves in your pocket if not locked
-- No buttons highlighting => impossible to use at night
- Does not work (and can not be made to work) as a mass storage device
-- Can not be used with car stereos & other devices with a USB port
(which effectively negates all benefits of the form factor)
-- Forces you to go through a slow and confusing synchronization process
-- Useless as a USB stick
-- You pretty much need to create a playlist for everything
--- No playlist creation on device
-- Will not work on linux etc.
How a decent company like Samsung with experience designing great consumer products could have come up with *this* is still a puzzle to me.
 Good little player October 11, 2008
Andrew Quattropani (New York)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
In a nutshell, this is a decent player with a lot of nice features. Some of the people complaining about the touch screen changing the volume or advancing the track to the next one don't really understand how it works. there's a hold button on the side that when activated won't allow any changes to the face. It's that simple!!!! When you need to change something, flip the hold switch back, make your change, then put hold back on. It has good sound and can hold plenty. I will say the USB connector doesn't fit in all USB drives where they are on your computer. The wide faceplate may not allow it to connect on some slots. One of mine didn't fit, but an auxiliary one did OK. Something to think about if you only have one USB slot. No, it's not an iPod, but this model I got from My Coke Rewards was FREE !!! You can't beat that !!
 Small and lightweight, but buttons too easy to push. August 23, 2008
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN (www.eNutritionServices.com)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was all excited when this order arrived and it works great as long as you leave the "hold" switch on. If you accidentally bump it, it'll skip to the next recording. I use it to download teleclasses and listen while I drive. Works well for what I need, but if I went back I would choose a different MP3 player. Something that's less touchy.
YP-U3JQB very cool July 6, 2008
Fritz Ferrante (Kodiak, AK USA)
Very nice system. The touch based controls are nice, but do make it difficult at the gym when I want to change the volume. I think the hold button might be designed a bit better. Great sound and contols beyond those very minor complaints.
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