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Samsung YP-T9JQU 2 GB Digital Multimedia Player (Purple)
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Product Features:
- Lightweight, portable, digital multimedia player is full-featured enough for the multimedia enthusiast, but easy enough to navigate through and use for the complete digital-age newcomer
- Supports MP3, WMA, and WMA DRM music formats, JPEG photos, MPEG4 videos, FM radio playing and recording, voice recording, and flash games
- Features a macromedia portable user interface, a 5-button front side controller, and a sharp, clear 1.8-inch TFT LCD with 262,000 colors and an adjustable brightness
- Built-in 2 GB of flash memory stores up to 500 songs or up to 20,000 photos, while rechargeable battery allows up to 30 hours of audio play time, or up to 6 hours of video play time
- Comes with a pair of EP-370 balanced earphones and a stylish purple finish, weighs only 1.73 ounces and measures just 1.68 x 3.27 x 0.44 inches (W x H x D)
ASIN: B000IXKYLO
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Product Description
Who says that you can't have it all? With the YP-T9 Multimedia player you will be able to download and listen to your favorite songs, view videos, view photographs, play games or listen to your favorite radio station. The YP-T9JQU will become an integral part of your daily life.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Samsung YP-T9JQU 2 GB Digital Multimedia Player (Purple) is a slim, lightweight portable digital multimedia player. This compact unit is full-featured enough for the multimedia enthusiast but easy enough to navigate through and use for the complete digital-age newcomer, and it's the perfect companion for everything from sitting on a bus on your way to school, to going to the gym.
The primary purpose of the Samsung YP-T9JQU is, of course, to play music, for which this audio player is well equipped. Compatible with MP3, WMA, and protected WMA DRM (digital rights management) 10 audio formats, the T9 features DNSe (digital natural sound engine) technology for a clear, full sound, and a 9-band customizable EQ with 11 preset modes for all types of musical preferences. This unit supports playlists, as well as an internal favorites list that acts as an on-the-go playlist, and is subscription service compatible (Janus DRM). All the regular modes of playback are included, such as repeat, repeat one, shuffle, and normal, but this unit also includes a variable playback speed setting that speeds-up or slows-down your music from 3x to -3x the recorded speed. Furthermore, to protect your sensitive hearing Samsung's T9 series has an option to limit the audio output level so you don't accidentally damage your ears due to uneven recording volumes.
Unlike many MP3 players, the YP-T9JQU doesn't just limit you to the music you already have. The built-in FM tuner will scan the entire FM range in under 60 seconds, and automatically place the available FM stations in to presets. To eliminate stations with marginal reception, users can adjust the sensitivity to only preset stations with a strong reception. What's more, the T9 will actually let you record directly from FM in MP3 format for playback later, even allowing you to select recording quality ranging from 96 to 192 kbps. And since this unit has a built-in microphone as well, you can also choose to record live sound or your own audio notes, also in MP3 format ranging from 32 to 128 kbps in quality, so you never need to miss a lecture or catch every word of a presentation again.
More than just a music player, the Samsung YP-T9JQU supports the playback of video in the MPEG4 file format, with a video resolution of 208 x 176 pixels at a frame rate of 15 fps. This unit even comes with Samsung's Multimedia Software that transcodes the video on your computer before transferring it to your multimedia player so the files on your T9 play at an optimal frame size and rate with minimal effort on your part. This Samsung multimedia player will also allow you to view JPEG images, complete with the ability to zoom and re-center an image, and set any saved JPEG image as your wallpaper to be used during music playback. And for those users constantly on the go, the YP-T9JQU allows you to view text files in customizable views, and delete files directly from your player without having to use a computer, so you can download the mornings email and take it with you on your way to the office, school, or an important meeting. But Samsung doesn't stop there, preloading the T9 with built-in flash games including Baseball and Pizza Delivery, as well as the ability to download new flash games and even delete current ones to make room for more.
The Samsung T9 multimedia player is built with a macromedia portable user interface with simple, intuitive menus and a 5-button front side controller. Menu navigation as well as video and pictures are displayed on a sharp, clear 1.8-inch TFT LCD with 262,000 colors and an adjustable brightness ranging from zero to 10. This unit supports 16 different languages for your menu view, and 32 different languages for ID3 tag information. The T9 allows you to choose between five different menu colors, even allowing you to shuffle colors at random so you get a different one every time you turn the unit on. During music playback you can set the display to show flash visualizers, JPEG photos, or the album cover art of what is playing, and power-saving features let you adjust your screen saver, sleep timer, LCD off and auto power-off settings.
The Samsung YP-T9JQU comes with two gigabytes of internal flash memory for storing up to 500 songs at 128 kbps, up to 20,000 JPEG photos, or up to 138 hours of audio recordings at 32 kbps. This unit has a built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery with a capacity of 740 mAh that allows up to 30 hours of audio play time, or up to six hours of video play time. The Samsung T9 has a 20 mWatts per-channel output, and includes a USB 2.0 connector for interfacing with your PC, as well as a 24-pin UART (universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter) chip and 3.5mm earphone out connector. This multimedia player requires Windows XP or higher for subscription services, and comes with a pair of EP-370 balanced earphones so you can start listening to your music from the very first day. The YP-T9JQU comes with a stylish purple finish, weighs only 1.73 ounces, measures just 1.68 x 3.27 x 0.44 inches (W x H x D).
What's in the Box
Samsung YP-T9JQU 2 GB digital audio player, 1 x pair of EP balanced earphones, 1 x USB cable, installation CD with Samsung Media Studio software, and a user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
Amazing mp3!.......2007-12-16
I have had this mp3, the same as the black one, for two weeks and it is amazing. It is really simple dragging your music and putting it on the mp3. The sound is really good and the fm radio works perfectly and I sleep in a basement room! I know in one review somone said the buttons are easily pushed but I haven't had a problem.
Just an added thought my brother has an ipod and he said he wished he had gotten this mp3.
Much better performance than what I expected.......2007-08-22
After spending quite a bit of time looking at the various options for an MP3 player such as the Zen V plus and Sansa e260, I finally chose the the Samsung YP-T9 2GB because of 3 things, 1st. - although all 3 products had pretty good overall ratings, it seemed that the Samsung had fewer firmware problems (such as lockups). 2nd. The physical build of the unit seemed much more solid and classy than either the Zen Plus or e260, and 3rd. Amazon had a really good price on the purple 2GB model ($85.00).
I have not been disappointed and although I was concerned about the 2GB capacity, have found it not to be an issue at all. I have a few hundred mp3 songs, numerous photos, podcasts and even some home video clips of my granchildren on it with about 500mb to spare.
The sound, even with the provided earbuds seemed okay, but after listening to other 3rd. party earbuds, I was blown away by the quality of the audio. I have ordered a set of Sennheiser CX300's which were on sale here on Amazon for less than $40.00 delivered and am really looking forward to replacing the OEM buds. There are numerous EQ settings, or you can create your own custom setting.
The user menu is fairly intuitive and even though the manual comes on the provided CD, it is not really neccesary to get started using the YP-T9. The provided PC S/W is adequate, although lacking many features seen with other products. It would be nice to have the ability to better integrate with podcast feeds.
Video handling and compression is very good and the screen display is suprisingly good, unless outside. The provided FM reciever is pretty weak, but will find the stations I am most interested in listening to and the recorder is nice if you want to capture a talkshow segment. The voice recorder is very basic, but gets the job done.
One thing I would have liked to see was integration with MS Outlook for the contacts, the Zen Plus has this capability and if it were not for the cheap feel and lower quality of the Zen unit, I might have gone for it instead of the T9.
I have had absolutely no lockup problems with my T9 and use it every day, uploading news podcasts in the morning which I listen to on the way into work in the morning via my aux input on my Honda Civic and I listen to it via earbuds during my lunch break. The unit seems very well built and Samsung includes an additional 3 months warranty if you register the unit online, giving it a 15 month parts and labour warranty. Battery life is excellent as well and although I had originally planned to get the car adaptor to recharge during the day if needed, have not found it to be neccessary and can use it all day w/o even getting to 1/2 charge.
Overall I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase decision and do not hesitate to recommend it to anyone else.
Samsung is great!.......2007-07-31
This is an affordable mp3 that works excellently. I had previously owned the Sansa e250 but returned it because it felt a little too clunky for me. It also seemed to get scratched easily. The Samsung YP-T9 has a harder exterior that is pretty scratchproof and is actually a lot better looking than the photo they have here on Amazon. It's smaller than you might think and has the Samsung logo as well. I think I'd rather have some sort of scroll wheel to navigate but the buttons are fine.
Good but with 1 annoyance.......2007-07-24
This is a great portable media player but is annoying in one aspect: it requires that you reencode all videos in their difficult to use software. The process is very, very slow. Its apparently a Samsung variant of Divx designed to prevent you from encoding the videos yourself with a better program.
This is perfect.......2007-07-16
Granted, I am no novice when it comes to such devices, and knew full well what I was going into when I bought this; but, still, I am shocked at the negative reviews I have read. While each users experience will be different, I must say I am pleased to see those unsatisfied choosing to downgrade; this is an advanced piece of equipment. For me, it's perfect. I have installed the latest firmware, which allows the user to utilize ogg vorbis files, which is why I purchased this model, without affecting any other uses of the player. If you are not afraid of spending just a little time, you will gain AMAZING (shocked by the what the one reviewer wrote!) sound quality, and an awesome overall experience. I also work in radio, and the voice recorder is of a near studio quality when set to mp3 128 kbps...compare this to other voice recorders that sound like a cell phone in the middle of the desert...the text reader allows for great reading on the go, and the video works great, so long as one doesn't mind the conversion process. Granted, I must agree that the included software is sluggish, at best; but when used only for updating the system's libray, and converting video, it is fine. Use another freeware software (Mediamonkey) for syncing the T9, and you're in for a great experience.
Product Description
No batteries are required to charge a cell phone, see your way with a flashlight or listen to the latest music, ever. The Eton FR250 Portable Crank Radio has AM/FM and 7 shortwave banks as well as a built-in white LED light source and an alert flashlight. In case of emergency, you can charge your cell phone and listen for the latest alerts anytime, anywhere.
Amazon.com Product Description
With a dependable hand-crank power generator that powers the unit's AM/FM/Shortwave radio, built-in LED flashlight, cell phone charger and emergency siren, the lightweight and portable Etón FR250 is an excellent and economical choice for anyone in the market for a radio that can be relied on in emergencies or in environments where there are limited power sources.
Emergency lighting, cell phone power, and radio tuning all in one compact package. View larger. |
The easy-to-read radio dial. View larger. |
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Power When You Need It
At the heart of all of Etón's emergency radios, including the FR250, is an internal generator that recharges the internal Ni-MH battery pack and powers the radio, siren, and light. Also, by plugging your cell phone into the jack on the back of the radio (the FR250 comes with several cell phone adapters), you can use the crank to power your phone. In our test, after draining our cell phone of power, we recharged it using the FR250 enough to make a few calls. The rate of cell phone recharging will vary greatly depending on the cell phone and the state of its battery, but the FR250 can provide your compatible phone with power in a pinch.
According to the product manual, to achieve 40 to 60 minutes of uninterrupted power to the radio, you must turn the crank at a rate of two revolutions per second for 90 seconds. In our test, after our initial 90 seconds of rigorous cranking, the FR250 powered right up and was still going strong with radio reception after an hour. At the hour mark, we briefly turned the flashlight on, and that too was at full force, with no perceivable drain on radio reception. In fact, the FR250 was still going strong 75 minutes after we recharged the battery pack. The FR250 can also be powered via an AC adapter which, to our dismay, is not included, or from three AA batteries, also not included. The dynamo crank tucks itself nicely into the side of the radio and offers little resistance as you turn the handle. (Don't let the cranking requirements frighten you! While it's true that a full 90 seconds of turning the crank can be tiring and may not be for everyone, we were able to recharge the radio with less than a minute of cranking and achieved over 40 minutes of continuous power.)
Design and Controls
At slightly more than a pound in weight, and with dimensions of 6.5 x 6.00 x 2.5 inches (WxHxD), the FR250 is designed to be tucked neatly into its handy nylon carrying case and stored in an emergency box, or packed neatly for a camping trip. A white LED light is set on the front of the radio, just to the side of the analog tuner. The light is designed to help you down an unlit stairwell or enclosed hallway in a pinch, but it is not directed or strong enough to help you much in a pitch-black forest or other open area. The FR250 also includes a red flashing LED light that can be used as a distress signal. The radio and light can be operated simultaneously, though of course at the expense of power.
The FR250 includes a handy strap on the top of the radio for easy carrying, and the tuning and volume knobs are set to the side. The mechanical controls are extremely visible and easy to use. The volume control is a bit difficult to finesse, while the tuning knob, which features a smaller concentric fine-tuning control knob, is much easier. An earphone jack is set into the back, and the telescoping antenna tucks neatly behind the handle strap. The radio's 2.5-inch speaker is set directly in front and offers reasonable audio quality and excellent volume for the radio's purpose. The tuner itself is self-illuminated, though in a darkened environment it is still difficult to pick out the bands.
Tuning and Bands
The FR250 offers nine-band tuning -- AM, FM and 7 shortwave bands. As was the case with all of the Etón emergency radios we tested, our AM reception was outstanding; we were quickly able to tune into every station we searched for. Reception for FM was also very good, though there was some extra fine-tuning on some of the stations. Our shortwave reception, however, was a mixed bag. We tested in the early and late evening, searching for signals in the more heavily populated SW3 and SW4. While we found several signals during our test, honing in on them took a bit of finesse with the fine-tuning knob. And when we did find them, there was static and background noise with most of the signals.
It became clear during our testing that the FR250 is an emergency radio, with several outstanding and potentially life-saving features, including shortwave reception. Its shortwave functionality, however, is not its primary selling point. However, its emergency siren and lighting, and particularly its self charging functionality, are. So if you're in the market for an economical emergency radio, the Etón FR250 more than fits the bill.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight; ideal for emergencies or travel
- Clearly laid out functions and controls
- Excellent internal power generator; handy cell-phone charger
Cons
- Tuning dial could be better illuminated for darkened environments
- Shortwave reception inconsistent
- Should include an AC adapter
What's in the Box
FR250 radio, cell phone charging adapters, and nylon carrying case.
Customer Reviews:
Terrific Radio!.......2007-12-20
The Eton FR250 is my favorite of their emergency crank radios. The sound quality is actually better than the pricier FR3xx radios and it has coarse- and fine- tuning knobs for the radio which help tremendously! Cranking your own power is a great idea...save our environment, and your wallet (utility bills and batteries). The radio pulls in difficult stations and this has become the radio of choice for my wife and myself. It's a convenient size to take around the house and really cranking it is kinda fun! This would be a smart tool to keep in the car, too. The LED light is very bright and the red blinking LED could be useful if you got stranded!
Excellent emergency radio.......2007-12-18
We've had our radio for several years. The 3 AA batteries last about a month, being in use about 2-3 hours per day. I bought this one for my sister in Tulsa, OK, during the great ice storm that left her without power and no way to keep abreast of the news and weather. This is something every household should have, because even if you don't have power to charge it, it will still be able to work with the dynamo (hand crank) charge.
Handy Little Radio.......2007-03-13
I spent a lot of time reading reviews of radios with AM capabilities and I am pleased with my choice. This little one is light, works well and has a lot of extra features which could prove to be helpful if we get any more storms here like we had recently.(Flooding and power blackouts caused a lot of inconvenience.) Reception is good and sound quality is excellent for such a small radio. Because I have a substantial hearing loss I especially appreciate that. So far I haven't had to use the cell phone charger, the flashlight , short-wave reception or the siren(!) but it's nice to know they are there, if needed.On top of all that good stuff...the price was right!
A Must for Disaster Kits, Emergencies or Camping.......2007-02-21
Living in central California, the most probable emergencies we face in OUR AREA are earthquakes and power outages. The Eton FR250 should suit our needs best - as long as radio & cell phone towers are still standing! The FR250 has 7 shortwave bands that might provide information from outside our area if local communications are lost. I let the built-in rechargeable battery (a replaceable 3.6 volt portable telephone battery) completely discharge and then cranked the dynamo the recommended 2 turns per second for 2 minutes (with a short break in between). It provided enough power for the radio to play at a moderate volume for 95 minutes - RATHER IMPRESSIVE and the 2 1/2 inch speaker provides very clear and pleasant audio. Another nice feature is the fine tuning knob.
With the built-in battery charged or with the 3 AA batteries, the flashlight will light in very dark conditions (tho not brightly), a path approximately 50 feet.
This little radio packs plenty of features at a reasonable price. A must for disaster kits, emergencies, camping or even giving as a gift.
Always Be Prepared.......2007-01-09
We bought everyone in the family one of these for Christmas. Wind it up and power away. The cell phone charger converters that come with it do fit most of the cell phones in the family, but it did not fit a Fire Fly or a newer Nokia (the model with the FM radio capacity). But it fits other Nokias and a Sony Ericson. We've lost power here in St. Louis twice in 2006 for DAYS. We had no radio, no tv, no bateries, nada. Now, we are prepared. It does pick up tv somewhat, but this is not what we got it for. If there is a HUGE national crisis I doubt the tv towers, stations, and power outages will support any tv or radio. But we will have light. The flashlight is not the brightest, but it's sufficient. When the power goes out and the sund goes down, it's DARK. We feel better knowing we won't have to rely on candles and batteries. We bought orange and white ones. They are plasticy and i wonder how long the windy thing will last, but with careful use this radio will certainly come in handy until Ameren UE tunes the lights on.
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