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Samsung YP-R0
The YP-R0 is a new portable media player launched by Samsung. In keep with the times and industry standard the YP-R0 is more than just a simple mp3 player, it is able to play a host of audio and video formats and has a sleek design while not being too heavy on the wallet.
Samsung YP-RO Design
Measuring just 93mm tall, 52mm wide and 8.8mm deep, the YP-R0 is small enough to easily fit into any pocket or be held in your hand. At under 60g in weight you will barely notice that you are even carrying it. Unlike a number of other mp3 players the YP-R0 does not have a touch screen interface. All commands and features are accessed via the buttons located on the front of the player.
The front of the player has a 2.6 inch screen featuring a 320x240 pixel display. The crispness and brightness of the screen is quite impressive making movies and pictures look great on the small player. Also located on the front are the control buttons. The main button is a four way navigation button. One thing the YP-R0 lacks is scroll ability. The buttons have to be pressed in order to scroll which can become quite tedious and annoying. Additional buttons that are provided include a back button to return to the previous screen or menu option, a setting button which performs and displays different information depending on the menu or item that is selected. A multipurpose button whose function again depends on the item or setting highlighted and the power or lock button.
On the bottom of the player you can find the headphone jack, micro SD card slot and the mini-USB slot for syncing to your computer.
Samsung YP-R0 Audio and Video Playback
One thing that is impressive about the YP-R0 is the number of formats that it supports. Users can play files in AAC, WAV, WMA, MP3, AVI, DivX and MPEG4. The quality of video playback is quite impressive even on the small screen. The video plays without any major lags or blurs. The audio quality of the YP-R0 is what you would expect from a low end mp3 player, however the bundled headphones are much better quality than you would get with other mp3 players. This immensely improves the audio playback quality and does a good job of reproducing low bass sounds, something which most players can't do.
The built in EQ however does not seem to function too well. Adjusting the levels does little to effect the quality of the sound.
Samsung YP-R0 Usability and Features
There aren't too many bells and whistles on the YP-R0, it offers features such as an FM radio and clock, but not much else. There is no recording feature which would have been a nice thing to add.
The area where the YP-R0 does falter is the user interface. It is easy to use and intuitive, however looks very dull and out dated. This combined with the lack of scroll wheel can make the player slightly annoying to use.
The Good
The YP-R0 provides good audio and video quality in a sleek form factor and is able to play a number of formats. The low price means it is more affordable than most of the costly players.
The Bad
The user interface and the lack of scroll wheel make it hard to use at times. The lack of additional features such as cameras or recording capability limits its use.
The Verdict
If you are looking for a basic mp3 on which to listen to music and do little else the YP-R0 is probably a good option to evaluate.
Cost: $95-$120
Capacity: 4GB-16GB
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