Samsung Yepp YP-55V Review

daanger0us writes "RAM based MP3 players are still pretty popular. As hard drive based MP3 players get larger storage capacity, the RAM based MP3 players have to add new features to keep themselves compelling to customers. The Samsung Yepp YP-55V is one of the RAM based MP3 players that's added some pretty cool features at a reasonable price. 256MB of RAM, FM Tuner, ability to record from a line-in, from the FM Tuner and voice recording, USB Drive capabilities, upgradeable firmware, weighing in at 2.2 ounces all for around $160. Designtechnica has a full review. How many people still consider a RAM based audio player when shopping?" Update: 09/03 22:11 GMT by T : That should be "MB," not "MG" as it originally read.

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Jogging

[rf0]

I still consider ram baed stuff for when I want something like that won't mind getting bounced around a bit. I can't help but think a hard disk based player (which is heavier) reacts well to being bounced up and down all its life...

Also RAM based can have quicker access although there is the obvious loss of storage. Now if there was a CF based player...

Rus

Re:Jogging

[drinkypoo]

Now if there was a CF based player...

Uhhh...

1. Daisy Diva
2. assorted I-Jam players
3. i-Play Moveman
4. Merit MP2000
5. Precom DC-530 (Okay so it's really a camera)
6. Simply Sonic SMP-200D
7. RCA Lyra

Did you even try looking on compactflash.org?

RAM?

[interiot]

Very few (if any) MP3 players store MP3's in RAM, as it requires constant battery power to keep data in memory.

More likely, the submitter meant "flash memory" which is typically used to store mostly static data over long periods of time.

I wouldn't nitpick, but he repeated the word "RAM" so many times that I was forced to post this.

It is pretty sweet.

[Sleeper]

I know this one. I just bought it as a present for my girlfriend. It is pretty cool. And she likes it a lot.

I was considering getting an iPod for her. But every time when I decide to deal with Apple I always come to painful realisation that I just hate their attitude. They have this dumbass business strategy that only they know what you really need and they determined to shove it down your throat. I don't want to troll on them. Apple has really cool products, they have good engineers and designers. But at the same time they always try to sell you the most expensive one. Here in Bay Area it is impossible to find 10 GB version of iPod. All BestBuys and Fried electronics have only 30 GB versions (for extra $200) and I don't have 30 GB of mp3s even on my home computer (which is also a home entertainment center). Come to think of it I don't even have that many CDs yet to rip to fill this much space.

So I settled on Yepp. And I'm pretty happy. It is very sleek. Very good sound. You can actually change sound modes. Plus FM radio. Plus record your own stuff. 256 MB is almost enough for my gf. I guess when there will be version with more memory outhere. I'll get new one for her and take the old one.