Samsung YP-U3JQW 2GB USB Digital Audio player with FM Radio (White)

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.6 x 5.9 x 4.3 inches ; 6.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000TIFCYM
• Item model number: YP-U3JQW
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

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 (black model shown).

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-U3JQP, earphones, cable winder, clip, and installation CD.

Product 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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what's advertised but still good., April 2, 2008

By 

Jae Lee - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung YP-U3JQW 2GB USB Digital Audio player with FM Radio (White) (Electronics)

The YP-U3 is a device that's advertised to be a usb memory card that doubles as a mp3 player and although that's not entirely false, it's not a standard removable storage device.

You need to install the software they give you on the disc or have Windows Media Player 10 on your PC to be able to connect it to your PC and use it so don't think you'll be able to drag and drop your songs on it for easy to use interface. So beware Mac users and others who want to get it for that purpose.

However, there are various methods to get the YP-U3 to roll back to being a removal storage device/mp3 player that it used to be but it's a bit of a process that might require a bit of internet searching and tutorial reading.

If you do go through the process and make it just that though, the player is fantastic. The sound is terrific, and the player itself is lightweight and slick looking.

Pros:

Great Sound.
Slick style.
AM/FM radio playback.
Clip on for use while you're on the go.
Extensive settings for sound and functional player usage.
Voice recording.

Cons:

Takes work to get it to become a standard removable storage device.
No AM/FM recording.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor product, March 29, 2008

By 

R. P. Loi Yu - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung YP-U3JQW 2GB USB Digital Audio player with FM Radio (White) (Electronics)

I bought this product and had to return it right away. There was nothing wrong with it, technically speaking, but I was very unhappy with several things. First of all, the look is cheap--plastic, very fragile looking, the battery stick-out is very rickety, you're always afraid it will break. Second, the pad is extremely sensitive, you can fast forward when you want to increase volume, skip songs when you want to check menu, etc. You need really skinny fingers and a lot of attention when manipulating it. Third, the pad is flat, so you need to pull the mp3 out of your pocket and look at it every time you want to change a song or change volume. You cannot run with it because of this. Fourth, every time you are done adjusting something, there is an annoying beep sound in the headphones that goes away only a minute after you stopped touching the pad (the automatic lock) and, with a pad so sensitive that any touch of your inner pocket makes it beep, this can take a while. I walked down to the store with it and it beeped me into a rage for about half an hour. Fifth, this MP3 player does not recognize folders, so for people who listen to rock, jazz, or album-based music, there is a mess. Imagine your songs played in the order in which the device recognizes them and not in that of the folders where they belong. Sixth, the inner battery lasts only about 6 hours, and not 12 as they advertise. On the plus side, the sound is great, as it is with all Samsung products. Such a pitty they don't make old models, such as YP-MT 6, one of the best MP3s ever made. I owned one and was in love with it!

4.0 out of 5 stars Why such a bad rating?, February 20, 2010

By 

vdavisoh "Bargain Outlet" (Cleveland, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung YP-U3JQW 2GB USB Digital Audio player with FM Radio (White) (Electronics)

I own this MP3 player in Pink. I bought it used on eBay. I think it's an excellent MP3 player. The sound quality is excellent, the battery life is excellent and best of all you can use it with subscription music services like Rhapsody. The flashing blue light is eye catching and it's small enough to hide in your hand or pocket. It works great for me for at use work.

I feel in love with this version that I bought the new YP-U5, and compared to this version, the YP-U5 really sucks! The sound quality is awful and the design is not as attractive and you can not use it with subscription music services.

If the price wasn't $80, I'd buy this model in white also. I'm not sure why the ratings are so low for this MP3 player. I would recommend it to a friend.