Samsung YP-MT6X 512 MB Digital Audio Player Blue Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had the player a couple weeks and really like it.I don't have a lot to add in terms of pros/cons, but here is some info which you may find useful.

From the YP-MT6 user manual it is not clear that REPEAT ALL can apply to all the songs in folder (rather than all of the songs in the player), but it is possible. Set PLAY MODE to REPEAT ALL. Using NAVIGATION, navigate until the desired folder is highlighted. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

If, however, you navigate to a song within the folder before pressing PLAY/PAUSE, then all songs in the player will be repeated.

I've only tested this with firmware 1.2.

For those considering purchasing a YP-MT6 who are not clear on the PLAYLIST function, the PLAYLIST function only allows defining one group of songs at a time as the PLAYLIST, i.e., you cannot have multiple PLAYLISTs and then select which PLAYLIST you want to repeat. (The PLAYLIST group is defined by marking each desired song using the M button.) This only-one-PLAYLIST restriction is why I searched for a way to repeat a folder.

Personally, I really like the YP-MT6X, but was questioning my purchase decision until I figured out how to repeat a Folder.

Also, if you are trying decide between the 512MB X and the 1GB Z, my X is full at 102 songs in WMA format at the default bit rate, which gives reasonable quality. These songs are, I believe, a normal-sized mix -- if you were playing classical music, obviously you would get a lot less. I had read that OGG-format files were smaller and offered better quality, but my test with a few songs indicated that the file size remained about the same -- so I decided to keep my life simple. Beyond my cursory test, there are extensive tests of formats and bit rates available on the web. For those who want to evaluate alternative formats, the free dBpowerAmp Music Converter works well.

Also, if you using Real Player, I found that even when you download Real Player playlists to the YP-MT6, RP places the songs into the YP-MT6's root directory. So I used Windows Explorer to create a Folder on the YP-MT6 and then dragged the songs to the Folder. Then downloaded the next playlist using RP. (For any anti-RP advocates, I started using RP because it has a Sony NetMD driver.)

Also, I've found the Koss QZ-99 headphones to be a good match to the YP-MT6 in a noisy environment (e.g., 16-HP lawn tractor). The YP-MT6 has just enough power to drive the QZ-99 adequately --but not enough power to threaten your hearing. The QZ-99's are bulky and heavy, so there are better choices for other environments. The QZ-99 has a long coiled cord, which can be kept out of the way by tying it to the top of the head band with nylon ties (definitely kludgy) -- then you can stick the player in a shirt pocket, thereby reducing the risk of the cord becoming entangled.

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Product Description:
Amazon Product Description 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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