Features:
- 32 MB built-in memory with SmartMedia memory expansion slot
- 7-mode audio equalizer with 3-D audio setting
- 3-line LCD screen
- Records up to 2 hours of voice audio
- Telephone directory stores hundreds of contacts
Description:
With 32 MB of flash memory, a SmartMedia expansion slot, voice recording capabilities, space to hold up to 300 phone numbers, and an easy-to-read LCD screen, you may be wondering how you ever lived without the Samsung YP-E32 Yepp. This ultracompact, lightweight MP3 player is your ticket to ride the Internet music wave and is available at a comparatively low price. In a world of translucent, multicolored and oddly shaped MP3 players, Samsung chose the pared-down look and designed the Yepp in a simple, yet stylish aluminum case with nicely placed buttons. The multiline LCD screen is one of the clearest we've seen--when it's playing back an MP3, it shows the song title, artist, total song length, and the amount of time elapsed. The LCD display also includes icons that show the remaining battery life and current mode. Installing the Yepp's is a bit more difficult than you might expect. You must first install the software; then you attach the cable to your PC's parallel port. However, you need to make sure your parallel port is configured to ECP mode, otherwise the software won't even install. The user's guide isn't entirely clear on how to select ECP mode within your BIOS settings, so be sure to have your computer manual at your side during the process. Once we got the Yepp up and running, it was remarkably easy to download music to the player using the Yepp's intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Ninety percent of the MP3 battle is taking the time to convert your CDs to MP3 format or download them from the Internet. However, if you already have a respectable library of MP3 music, you'll be using the Yepp in no time. If you don't, though, the Yepp ships with RealJukebox, a music management software program, and some starter MP3 files (though you can use any MP3-playing software you like). As for sound quality, it's certainly not the cleanest audio you'll hear, but given the format and technology, it still sounds pretty impressive. We suggest tossing the uncomfortable, earbud-style headphones that come with the Yepp and upgrading to some better quality headphones--you'll notice an improvement immediately. What else can the Yepp do? On top of being a portable audio device, the Yepp also functions as a telephone directory, holding up to 300 contacts. Don't worry, though, these files won't infringe on your memory, as they take up only a few kilobytes of space. You can also use the Yepp to store up to two hours of voice recording and then transfer the files to your computer. With all that power in one tiny and cool package, the Yepp is sure to please. And even if you're not a computer whiz, chances are it'll only take you a few minutes to figure out the Yepp's technical workings. Pros:
- Nicely designed and lightweight
- Easy-to-use interface
- Also stores voice audio and phone numbers
- Upgradable with SmartMedia cards
Cons:
- Skimpy user's guide
- Uncomfortable headphones
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