A model of amazing portability, Samsung's YP-MT6X digital-audio player is smaller than a pack of chewing gum but still very big on features. The tiny (2.3 x 1 x 1-inch) player offers 512 MB onboard memory for about 8.5 hours of 128 kbps digital music, an FM radio tuner, radio recording, a built-in condenser microphone for voice recording, and a stereo analog line input so you can encode your own MP3s directly from your cassette tapes, LPs, TV, you name it--with no computer interface required. It helps to have a PC, of course, when you're converting your CDs to MP3, WMA, ASF, or Ogg Vorbis (an open-source format that tends to sound a bit better, on average, than an equivalent-sized MP3 file). File transfers from your computer to the YP-MT6X are a breeze with a USB 2.0 connection (cable supplied), and the device is also compatible with USB 1.1 computers. You can use the YP-MT6X for file storage and transport, too--simply drag-and-drop from your Windows OS--irrespective of its abilities as a media player. Tailor your audio using the player's 8 preset equalizer curves, or engage its onboard SRS WOW processing, which simulates vivid 3D sound from any source. A single AA battery (included) is good for an amazing 42 hours of continuous playback, and the player's 4-line backlit LCD provides a clear view of each file's ID3 tag (artist, track) information. The perfect companion for your workouts, commutes, and travel. What's in the Box MP3 player, 1 AA battery, a neck strap, a direct-connect USB adapter, a carrying case, stereo earphones, a USB cable, an installation CD, an in-line encoding cable, a user's manual, and warranty information.
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1 Excellent player
Just wanted to chime in that I'm in complete agreement with the praise this unit is getting, and to point out for the one reviewer that you CAN in fact set the mp3 encoding bitrate to 32, 48, 64, 96 or 128 via the Settings->Record menu.
2 love the AA battery power !!!
I bought this Samsung MT6X to compliment my iRiver H320. I wanted something a little smaller but still with great sound and FM capability. This unit exceeded my needs by far! The sound is great, it has very clean FM reception, AND it gave me some unexpected extras at a very bargain price...it records FM & voice and also has line input for encoding MP3's on on its own(no 'puter needed).
But the biggest bonus is the fact that it uses one AA battery! It is so nice not being tethered to a proprietary AC power adapter!!! This is the deal of the year in my opinion.
A very well thought out design!
3 WOW
This stylish little MP3 is great. It's so feature packed and tiny. You have to see it in person to see how small it is compared to other players. I bought it to use when I workout but I'm finding that I'm using this device pretty much all day long.
PROS:
1. Small stylish design
2. Clear screen that displays tag info
3. Plays all popular music formats including WMA! I'm sorry I'm not gonna buy some proprietary *rap from Sony or Apple where they only offer certain formats, stupid. I use mainly WMA and sometimes MP3. ExetremeTech.com rated WMA as the best encoding format (yes they compared sony and apple's format too) for I think at 128kbs.
4. You can create folders and keep an order to your songs.
5. You can create playlists right from the device itself.
6. SRS WOW surround is amazing, especially when listening to music w/ electronic sounds or even Enigma. Pink Floyd sounds like they are singing right in your head when listening in Rock mode.
7. Can record from the built-in mic, FM tuner, and line-in into a MP3 file. Yes I thought I'd never use line-in but I ended up recording a bunch of tapes.
8. Nice clear case included, thought it was a nice touch.
Cons:
1. Wish the line in recording could record in a format other than 128kbs, maybe offer a 64kbs?
2. Maybe offer this device in other colors? I like blue but others may not.
3. Only 42hrs of battery life? Come on, gimme 100hrs+ guys!!!!!! (wishful thinking)
4. How come no one offers AM radio support? I'd actually love to record some programs that are offered only on AM, like sports? Anyone?!
Basically it's as simple as you want it or as customizable as you will end up using it.
4 Amazing!
I just bought this player a few days ago, and can safely say it was the best $120 I ever spent...when I was making my choices, I looked at this as well as the 512 MB IPod shuffle, and this has the IPod shuffle beat in just about everything, and for a scant $20 more...well worth it! Now on to the pros and cons...
Pros:
-Small size (not much bigger than the 1 AA battery that powers it)
-Screen that holds a lot of information in such a small space (HUGE PLUS over the Ipod Shuffle!)...also has a great backlight for night usage
-Battery life - 40+ hours on one AA battery
-Very easy to load songs onto it...just plug it into the USB port on your computer and use Windows Explorer...no special software needed (though it does come with a CD that is optional)
Cons:
- Slightly awkward controls...if you want to use the controls one handed, I found it much easier to do it if your holding the unit in your left hand, despite me being a righty, but if you have really big hands it might be hard to move the joystick control...also it is very easy to inadvertently press buttons or move the stick, though there is a "Hold" feature that locks out all the controls which helps...
5 WOW! Amazing
I owned a Creative 6Gig Mp3 before I bought this one. Dropped the Creative and needed to get a new one. I was a little worried about buying a 512mb unit thinking I would not have enough space. However, the storage is fine for a whole days worth of music. I listen to my Mp3 every day and also use it in the car via an adapter. I think the Samsung product is a great buy for the following reasons.
1. Battery life 42hrs. I did not know how nice it was not to worry about the battery until I bought this unit. My Creative needed new batteries every 4-6hrs, a big pain if I wasnt at home.
2. The sound is awsome, earphones worked fine. The preset EQ settings sound great and I also set my own for car use. It is very easy to go from one setting to the other.
3. Ease if use. You just hook up the unit to your computer and drag & drop files, that simple. You create folders on the unit with your computer i.e pop, rock ect. Transfer the songs to those folders then disconnect and start listening. I read the manual and had a grasp on it by the 3rd or 4th hour of listening.
4. Has built in radio with 20 presets not 6. You can record off the radio with the click of a button and it gives you a counter of the remaining storage space. No guessing if you have enough space.
5. The size is awsome too, not much bigger than the AA battery. I hang it around my neck to play sports and it is very light.
I really don't have alot of complaints about this unit.
1. It is not as powerful as my Creative, so you can not drive unpowered speakers with it. Which I expected from something as small as a battery.
I would buy again.
