Samsung YP-X5Z NeXus 50 XM Ready Digital Audio Player with 50-hour Playback

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ELSZBQ
• Item model number: YP-X5Z
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description Get ready for total music freedom with the Samsung Nexus digital audio device. The Nexus takes the concept of a personal digital audio player to the next level with the addition of XM satellite radio. Using the supplied dock, and an included XM Connect-and-Play antenna, you can record your favorite XM programming to the device.

The Nexus is the perfect way to carry all your favorite XM content and personal digital music files. View larger.

With the XM + Napster service, you can own the tunes you hear on XM that strike your fancy.

XM radio offers an incredible selection of music, sports, talk, and more.

Then, listen to your tunes and talk radio while you're on the go. In addition to handling XM content, you can also play songs from your existing library of MP3 and WMA music files (including purchased downloads). Plus, you can mix your recorded XM content with your music files -- create a playlist with XM recordings and your own digital music.

Because the Nexus is an XM ready device, it's designed to interface with the XM Connect-and-Play antenna. Simply plug the home antenna into the Nexus and you're rocking to XM's 150-plus digital channels. No additional accessories or installation are required. In addition to charging the device's battery, the included home docking station lets you use the Nexus as an XM receiver to play live XM content through your home stereo (the dock features stereo RCA outputs).

Featuring a full array of programming -- from talk shows, comedy programs, and live Major League Baseball broadcasts to just about every musical genre from bluegrass to jazz -- XM Radio is the fastest growing satellite radio network in the world. All XM metadata is displayed on the Nexus' front panel display, including full song title and artist name, as well as information extras such as stock and sports score tickers.

At 3.4 x 1.9 x 0.7 inches, the Nexus is pocket friendly and designed to go wherever you go. The embedded 1 GB of internal memory gives you ample space for storing your music -- up to 50 hours of content will fit on the device. Music is transferred between your PC and the Nexus via a high-speed USB 2.0 connection.

Another cool aspect of the Nexus is its support for the XM + Napster music service. If you hear a song you like on XM radio, simply "tag" it and easily purchase and download that artist or song via Napster. It's a great way to discover and own the music you like.

What's in the Box
YP-X5Z XM radio/MP3 player, XM passport, battery, earbuds, remote control, home dock/cradle, home XM antenna, AC power adapter, RCA audio cable, USB cable, carrying case/holster, user's guide, and software CD-ROM.

Product Description

Samsung YP-X5Z NeXus 50 - XM Satellite Radio delivers over 170 channels; including music, talk, sports, comedy, and news programming. Including unique offers like The Opie & Anthony Show and Major League Baseball. With the Samsung NeXus, you can listen to this content live and in realtime, wherever you go! It's an extremely portable unit that has 1GB of storage space. Use it to store up to 50 hours of XM radio content, or to play your favorite MP3 and WMA music files. Passport Tuner Chip Connects to a PC via USB 2.0 Unit Dimensions - 1.9 (w) x 3.4 (h) x 0.7 (d)

Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Much better than a MyFi..., August 6, 2006

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JonathanB "Jonathan, Chele, Heather, Greg & R... (Glen Allen, VA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung YP-X5Z NeXus 50 XM Ready Digital Audio Player with 50-hour Playback (Electronics)

We used to have a MyFi and a friend purchased a Helix and neither unit is ready to be called "portable". If I have to hold the unit up in the air to get a signal - it's a waste. Since these units don't allow you to wear them and play them (unless you live in NY City), we opted to the Nexus. It's smaller and we don't have to "position" it in a attempt to get a signal. With 50 hours of music, we have lots of content for exercising, hanging at the beach and working.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All that I wanted and more!, January 12, 2007

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GirlX ""Addicted to Amazon"" (Suburbs, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung YP-X5Z NeXus 50 XM Ready Digital Audio Player with 50-hour Playback (Electronics)

I previously had the XM Roady and loved it, but I needed something portable that I was able to use at the gym also. This radio is perfect for use at home, the gym and in the car (note: a separate kit for the car may be required! Check the box. Mine only came with the home kit. More detail on this below.) This radio is small - about the size of most cell phones and is very lightweight. What I love most about this radio is the ability to record right from live radio. As soon as a song comes on that I want to record, it's 2 presses of a button and it's recording. Also, if you don't catch the song until 2 seconds after it's already into it, that's ok... it will record back about 2-3 seconds so chances are you'll get it right from the beginning. A few times I've tried to press the recording button right after the DJ stops talking, but I still end up getting it in anyway due to this feature. Also, you don't have to stop the recording when it's finished, the radio will do this automatically. So far I haven't had any problem with it cutting off too soon or too late. The sound of my recorded songs is crystal clear, just like CD quality. It's great to have the option to record from the radio rather than downloading from the internet and paying for it. If you have CD's you can also upload the songs to your radio using the software they provide.

My radio came with a home kit which includes a docking station, power cord, antenna and red/yellow/white plugs for use with any stereo or TV! I have a big screen TV and was able to plug the radio into it and listen at home. I do not have a regular home stereo, I have an older XM stereo that it wasn't compatible with. It also comes with a set of earbuds that are ~ok~ at best, but luckily any standard size plug for earbuds or other headphones will fit if you care to buy a better pair. For the gym it also has a rubber case with a belt clip that it slides easily into - but is a little harder to get back out! I have broken a few nails trying to get it out of the rubber case, so beware. I can't comment much on the battery life, as I usually use it for about an hour a day but it works great for that type of use. The battery recharges automatically while it's on the home or car docking station. The home antenna has an extra long cord, I'd estimate about 5' long. The antenna is also about the size of a cell phone and needs access to a window to receive a signal. I've been able to catch a signal from across a 15x15 room with no issue.

I live in a suburban area in the Midwest, so getting a signal in the car or at home is never an issue. I get a crystal clear, perfect signal every day. I have a South facing window at home also, so that probably helps. The car kit included a docking station, a continuous playing "tape" (for those who have a tape deck in the car) and a power cord that plugs into the lighter. If the tape is inserted, the radio will play through your car stereo speakers. The power cord also has a built-in "FM Modulator" that is supposed to work if you program the radio for a certain FM station (such as 88.1 for example) and tune into it. The idea is to use that method and play the stereo through the FM rather than using the tape, however it does not work with our stereo. We have a "Monsoon" stock radio with a tape and CD player in our 2002 Pontiac. This makes for many cords that can be annoying, but we have rolled them up and used some twist-ties to keep them together and out of the way. The antenna for the car is a very heavy magnet and is flat. I've taken it through the car wash without any problems. The magnet is so strong, you will have to pry it off the car! Works great. We ran the cord under the seats, around the side and through the trunk so the antenna is mounted on the trunk.

One thing about the radio that was hard to get used to was how to navigate around and find the menus. Since the front of the radio only has 4 arrow buttons and 1 "XM" button, it takes a little getting used to. I was able to figure it out after a few tries and didn't have to consult the manual (thankfully!) Some common complaints I've heard are in regards to the channels and how to change them. I have found the best way to handle it is to set channels as your favorites. Then, when you press the arrow to the right you'll always get your favorites list. All you need to do then is scroll through and select the channel. If you don't set the favorites, there is a "manual" input screen if you know the channel number by pressing the arrow to the left. Or, you can press the arrow up/down to get the entire channel list and scroll through. The biggest complaint that I have (and it's pretty minor, all things considered) is about the vent mount for the car. It slides onto the back of the car docking station and has plastic pieces that resemble clips. I say they "resemble" clips because if they WERE clips, it would stay on better! There's 2 long plastic pieces that slide onto the vent. I went over a railroad crossing and out it came, the radio flew out - the docking station on the floor - quite a pain while driving. I had to rig it up a little to get it to be secure and stay put (I don't recommend this, but I added some thin cardboard in between the "clips" and the vent to tighten it up a little. However, I nearly lost it inside the vent on the first attempt which is why I don't recommend it!) There is another type of dashboard mount that swivels slightly, but it wasn't easy to see the display while the radio was on it. Also, it mounts on the dashboard with 2-way stick tape. Not the best option if you ever plan to remove it. I learned this the hard way when we had the Roady mounted in our car - the docking station is still there because we can't pry it off.

When you first get your XM subscription, I'd suggest going online to activate your radio rather than calling the 800 number; at times there is a long wait for a customer service rep and it's just as easy to do it yourself. I have activated all of my radios online and they've been ready to go within 10 minutes. The first subscription will cost $12.99 and each additional is $6.99. However, if you already have an XM radio and want to de-activate that one and re-activate a new one in it's place, call customer service and don't do it online! You'll save yourself the $9.99 activation fee if you call and tell them you want to "swap" radios.

If you've stayed with this review all the way through, I hope it was helpful!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Radio! Love it! Love it!, August 28, 2006

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This review is from: Samsung YP-X5Z NeXus 50 XM Ready Digital Audio Player with 50-hour Playback (Electronics)

I have had a SKYFI2 and my husband has had the Myfi XM2GO. This radio is by far the best of all!!!! I record songs that I love just by a couple of touches of the buttons. So very easy. I thought I would miss the preset buttons greatly, but there is a favorites list that does the same thing. I am thrilled. It is incredibly small yet very easy to navigate. If you are worried about being able to navigate this thing while driving, don't. Just be sure you mount it up high. I made the mistake of having my SKYFI2 too low and it was very difficult to drive while using it. I have not used this out of my car yet, so I can not say how it does. I have listened to the recorded songs and they are several clicks away, but still easy to get to. All in all, I highly recommend and my husband is going to get one too.