Samsung YP-700H 128 MB Digital Audio Player

by Samsung

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• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005YVKX
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #184,267 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Compact and lightweight, the Samsung YP-700H digital audio player is the perfect companion while jogging, running, hiking, or just about any activity. This flash memory-based player is compatible with both MP3 and WMA files and also includes an FM radio tuner and digital voice recorder.

With the 128 MB built-in memory, you'll be able to store up to two hours of MP3 audio and four hours of WMA audio. The Samsung YP-700H also takes advantage of Samsung's exclusive 2X MP3 flexible bit rate MP3 compression, which allows you to double your digital audio capacity. With the expansion slot, you can add even more tunes using optional SmartMedia memory cards.

Connect to your Windows PC or Mac via USB or superfast USB 2.0 (computer must have compatible USB 2.0 card) and download music files quickly and easily. The Samsung YP-700H features a large LCD with easy-to-read blue backlighting, a remote control with FM digital radio tuner, and a built-in microphone for voice recording.

The Samsung YP-700H is powered by a rechargeable NiMH battery for up to 20 hours of use. It also includes an external battery pack that runs on one AAA battery (not included) for up to 12 additional hours. It comes with earphones, a carrying case, recharger, and USB cable.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

79 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A VERY NICE portable player ideal for WMA music files, May 21, 2002

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Tim Allison "Tim Allison" (Manteca, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung YP-700H 128 MB Digital Audio Player (Electronics)

In terms of size, looks and "slickness", this player takes the cake. It has a rare combination of features that are not found on any other smaller flash memory player. I use it to "discreetly" carry music to work and record meetings. Except for the earphones it is indiscernible to others. At present I only use the built in 128 MB of memory and have 50 songs stored in WMA format (64k) with room to spare for voice recording.

PROS:
* Great features: 128 MB built in memory, MP3 & WMA support, voice recording, FM tuner with presets, expandable memory slot (add an extra 128 MB of storage)
* Great size: very small and light, fits nicely in a shirt pocket.
* Ni-mh rechargeable battery: good for about 12 hours of music
* AAA Battery pack to use while charging the main battery (good for about 8 hours - hence the 20 hours promised by Samsung)
* Belt clip case is very small and slick, great as an inconspicuous player carrier
* Controls are handy (once you learn them). Can access song lists, equalizer and voice recording mode all with the touch of a button.
* Great Sound - Good volume; nice clean mid's and high's with strong dynamic bass(in DBB mode)
* Supports USB 2.0 (up to 480 mbps)

CONS:
* Does not include an AC adaptor (instead it provides the battery pack to use while charging the main battery)
* Supports WMA (windows media format) but does not allow a direct copy over from the media player (this is a problem more with WMP than the 700 - WMP support should be coming though).
* yepp audio software does not often recognize song info on existing music files, only reads them accurately when recorded from CD directly to yepp software (a hassle for internet audio files)
* When using the player in the carrying case with headphone, you cannot close the case, unless you plug the headphones into the remote and the remote into the player (weird oversight on Samsungs part)
* Included ear pods sound okay but are not very comfortable.
NOTE: The case closure and ear pod comfort problem can be addressed with a new set of "low profile" earphones - a standard "L" mini-jack will not work - I recommend Sony Fontopia model# MDR-EX70LP, they are small enough and sound amazing.

# This player is ideal for folks who:
- Want a small discrete player
- Want voice recording capability
- Use WMA format
- Want FM tuner
- Want a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery

# This player is not so good for folks who:
- Want to take a large audio collection with them
- Like MP3 format (at 128k) and don't want to change or tweak (compress) their files.
- Want data storage in addition to music
- Want seamless integration between music sharing activities (i.e. bearshare, limewire) and their player.

Summary:
This is slick portable WMA device with a radio and voice recording capability.
* Hardcore MP3 audiophiles who want a small player with mega storage will probably want to look at the I-pod player and Xplay as a better solution.

43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS A PERFECT INTEGRATED MP3 PLAYER, May 2, 2002

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Just Joe "Just Joe" (Chicago!) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung YP-700H 128 MB Digital Audio Player (Electronics)

THE GOOD:
--MP3 player with expandable memory, voice recorder, AND FM tuner - rare to find all three features on one device.
--Very sleek, compact design (less than three ounces)
--Remote control device makes it easy to use and travel without needing to hold the player in hand.
--The software is great, I don't know what other people are complaining about. Very user friendly.

THE BAD:
--The memory (128 MB/expandable) is smaller than that of hard drive players - only allows you to hold about 65 songs (but also much more light and compact, so decide what your priorities are).
--The remote control does not have all the capabilities of the actual player, and the buttons are all over the place (an occasional nuisance, but a marginal problem at worst).
--The FM tuner signal is a bit weak.
--The user's manual is most useful as a coaster on which to set your drink.

THE UGLY:
--The "2xMP3" feature simply allows you to resize MP3's based on their kbps speed...so it doesn't actually allow you to store twice as many MP3's at 128 kbps (CD quality)...it simply allows you to resize them to 64 kbps.
--Be careful not to purchase the model from Best Buy - the Best Buy version DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FM TUNER, but costs the same amount!

Overall this is a GREAT device, minor complaints here and there, but I'm very satisfied with the purchase.

30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great player overall with a few flaws, July 18, 2002

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T. Tan "ttan" (New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung YP-700H 128 MB Digital Audio Player (Electronics)

I have always wanted a small portable music player. After thorough comparisons of features, size, and reviews between different brands and models, I finally decided to buy this one. I actually bought it with the intention of returning it because of some of the negative reviews, but it turns out that it is a very good player after all with only few drawbacks.

First, let me talk about the goods.

1. It's small, light, easy to carry.

2. It has enought memory. You can record 2 hrs of MP3 music, or if you convert to WMA, it doubles the capacity or more depends on the compression of the WMA files. Right now, I have 75 songs in WMA format, and still have space for at least 20 more songs. Plus, it has a expandable slot.

3. Songs are transferred fast. It takes only a few seconds to download one song to the player. I didn't even try the "2X" method yet.

4. It has FM tuner w/ 5 presets, which is very convenient. One thing to keep in mind is that you have to use the remote to listen to FM.

Now the flaws.

1. The control bottons on the player are small and hard to press. (But the ones on the remote are placed well and much easier to use.)

2. The software is ok. Since I read so many reviews complaining about it, I only add files maually instead of letting it search my hard drive. But still, it doesn't recognize some of the song names, and you need to change them if you care, especially for the ones you copied from your CDs. It would read titles as "track 01". Otherwise, the software is fine.

3. The remote display doesn't show song titles. It only shows track # and time.

4. If you don't use the remote, there's no FM.

5. The AC charger can't plug to the player directly. You have to take the battery out of the player to charge. So, in the cases that you first start to use the player or low battery, you have to use AAA battery while the NiMH is charging.

Overall, this is a great player. Easy to use, nice to look at. It's not perfect, but good enough to enjoy it.