Samsung YP-U3JQ 2GB - Expert Reviews

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9.2 out of 10

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- - Review summary of Samsung YP-U3 Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: alaTest.co.uk
- January 2009
  Review summary of Samsung YP-U3
  By alaTest
  
  Review summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 370 reviews of Samsung YP-U3 from international magazines and websites.
  
  Verdict: The average review rating is 7.4/10. Comparing these reviews to 316288 other MP3 & Media Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 (or 9.2 out of 10) = Excellent Quality.
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- - Samsung YP-U3 (2GB) Evaluation 3.5 out of 5
  - Source: asia.cnet.com
- April 2008
  Samsung YP-U3 (2GB)
  By Jasmine France
  
  Review summary: The Samsung U3 is the proof that a basic MP3 player doesn't have to be ugly and featureless; it's simple, inexpensive, cool-looking, and perfect for the gym.
  
  Pros: Cool design and a built-in USB interface; inexpensive; easy to use, integrated FM tuner and a voice recorder; supports OGG and WMA; package includes a snap-on belt clip and a headphone cable wrap.
  
  Cons: Doesn't offer the best sound quality; touch-sensitive controls won't appeal to everyone; small monochrome display.
  
  Verdict: It's hard not to see a pack of gum when first looking at the U3. At 11 x 25.4 x 80mm, the thin, rectangular player looks strikingly like a six-stick pack of Doublemint; well, our green version did, anyway. The device is also available in black, blue, or p
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- - Review: Samsung YP-U3 portable audio player Evaluation 3.5 out of 5
  - Source: infosyncworld.com
- March 2008
  Review: Samsung YP-U3 portable audio player
  By Matthew Ruiz
  
  Review summary: The U3 looks like a stick of gum, has a cool retractable USB connector and feels right at home clipped to our shirt. But would we want to take it running with us?
  
  Pros: OLED screen despite small size, retractable USB connector, included clip
  
  Cons: Uncomfortable earbuds, no Macintosh support
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- - Samsung U3 Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: laptopmag.com
- November 2007
  Samsung U3
  
  Review summary: Samsung's snazzy little MP3 player delivers enough power for the road.
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- - Samsung YP-U3 Review - MP3 Players Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.com.au
- September 2007
  Samsung YP-U3 Review - MP3 Players
  By Derek Fung
  
  Award: Editor's Choice!
  
  Award: Editor's Choice!
  
  Review summary: samsung yp-u3 review: With its sound quality and industrial chic look the YP-U3 stakes its claim to being the king of USB key MP3 players.
  
  Pros: Industrial cool looks, Monochrome OLED clear and legible, Good FM reception, Good sound quality ...
  
  Cons: ... unless you turn the volume up, Can't play/pause tracks when in menus
  
  Verdict: With its sound quality and industrial chic look the YP-U3 stakes its claim to being the king of USB key MP3 players.
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