"Samsung" is one of the largest companies that produces equipment. The company covers a fairly large segment of the market, from smartphones to TVs. Nevertheless, products under the Samsung brand can boast of high quality. In this article we will talk about the new player of this company. Want to learn more about the new Samsung YP K3? Welcome to this review.
Samsung YP K3
Relatively recently at the CES exhibition, which was held in Las Vegas, the Korean company "Samsung" introduced its new portable player marked YP K3. The new player should be Apple's quick response with their recently released iPod Nano. But what is the YP K3?
The Samsung YP K3 player is an ultra-thin device that is designed to play music. One of the interesting features of this gadget is touch control, thanks towhich provides a more convenient interaction between the user and the player. Also, the versatility of the device cannot but rejoice. In addition to listening to music, you can read books, view photos, etc. However, these are not all the features of this player. The folks at Samsung have a couple tricks up their sleeves that will put the iPod Nano far behind. Do you want to know what is interesting about this player for music? Read this article!
Design
The first thing you should pay attention to is the appearance of the device. The body of the player has a rectangular shape. It is made of high-quality black plastic, which looks quite stylish. On the side panels you can see a chrome-plated metal insert, which significantly increases the strength of the device. In general, the Samsung YP K3 player is a tough nut to crack. He is able to survive a fall from great heights. Numerous crash tests that roam the expanses of the network will not let you lie. When compressed, the device does not creak or play. Therefore, the player can be safely carried in a jeans pocket.
Plastic on the front panel is polished. Thanks to this, the gadget looks quite catchy. However, you have to pay for such beauty. After all, the front panel collects fingerprints. Fortunately, the back of the player does not suffer from such an ailment (it is made of more matte plastic). The assembly of the device raises no objections. There are no gaps, no cracks. Moreover, they do not appear even after prolonged use. Another advantage of the Samsung YP K3 is its compactness. The device is small,making it easy to take with you everywhere.
In terms of design, the Samsung YP K3 is reminiscent of the first generation iPod Nano. However, specialists from Samsung did not make a pale analogue. They took the iPod as a reference and improved it, making the YP K3 look prettier than Apple's product. The design of the K3 is rather discreet, with reflections of a business style. The developers used the classic combination of black and silver. Thanks to this, the device in the hands of the owner looks good regardless of the style of clothing (casual or more formal). Among other things, the K3 pairs well with headphones from various manufacturers. In general, we can say that the designers from Samsung did a solid five.
Management
As mentioned above, the gadget is controlled by a sensor. Right on the front panel, below the main display, you can see seven touch pads. Two of them are needed in order to call the context menu or return to the previous menu level. The other five keys are required for navigation, sound adjustment, confirmation during selection, and other functions.
The sensitivity of the sensor is at a sufficient level. There is a certain balance here. The Samsung YP K3 player perceives finger pressure, but when it is in your pocket, there is no pressure. It's pretty convenient and practical. In addition, this system preventswrong clicks. The interface is quite easy to learn and understandable on an intuitive level. Even a small child can figure it out.
Battery
MP3 player uses a lithium polymer battery as a power source. The battery capacity is about 500 mAh. With active use (listening to music, operating the menu, etc.), the device can work without connecting to the network for approximately 25 hours. Such autonomy of the gadget simply cannot but rejoice. The charger for the Samsung YP K3 comes as standard.
Connection to PC
This music player can communicate with a personal computer via a USB cable. Samsung YP K3, unlike its predecessors, has UMS-firmware. Due to this, the device is defined as removable media, which, in turn, provides copying of graphic and audio files in both directions. The lack of a program manager is the right decision on Samsung's part. In our country, people don't really bother about copyright. And the ability to freely transfer data is a feature that the iPad Nano cannot provide (due to the MTP firmware). Perhaps it is because of the UMS firmware that the brainchild of Samsung will dominate the Russian market.
Sound
The sound of the player is at a fairly high level. Samsung has never had a problem with this. With good in-ear headphones, the MP3 player is able to work through even the most difficult sounds very clearly.low frequencies. Also pleased with the presence of an amplifier whose power is about 20 mW. It will provide loud sound even with low-quality headphones.
If we talk about a specific style predisposition, nothing could be found. Music of various styles, from classical to rock and roll, sounds just great. Among other things, the ability to customize the sound pleases. This is done by selecting a specific style preset (eg Concert Hall, Vocal, etc.). Unfortunately, there is no manual configuration option.
Headphones are also supplied with the player. They are made of high quality black plastic with stylish silver bezels. On the speaker, you can see a metal mesh, which not only performs a decorative function, but has a positive effect on the sound. Headphones do a good job of reproducing low, medium and even high frequencies. No recoil was seen.
New player reviews
The new player from "Samsung" received extremely positive feedback. Users notice the stylish design of the device, excellent ergonomics, excellent sound, etc. In addition, many liked the battery life. Agree, not every player is able to live a day without recharging.
Price
At the moment, nothing is known about the cost of the device. But you will probably have to shell out a tidy sum in order to get yourplayer's disposal. The price, most likely, will vary between 16-18 thousand rubles (almost the same as the cost of the iPod Nano).
