Samsung YP-Z5F Adds Radio and Voice Recording

Samsung

By: Grahm Skee on April 6, 2006 9:08 AM

The Samsung Z5 line got a new member, the Z5F. From what it looks like the only difference is that it has an FM radio and voice recording, along with a new fairy-nice color. It’s uncertain when this “F” version of this player will hit the states.

This version of the Z5, along with the previous versions have the ability to playback video, but this feature has not been unlocked yet. Samsung decided against enabling this feature because they were not happy with it. So it may be possible to play back video on all Z5’s with future updates. We will keep you informed.

[Cnet Asia]

Comments

PunkMonkey on April 6, 2006 2:45 PM

These would be great if they played video. Can't say I care about the pink... Orange maybe?!

Jono on April 6, 2006 8:00 PM

it is... not very good looking

deb on April 7, 2006 3:46 PM

The Mpio One has spoiled me. I need video!

Francisco Munoz on April 7, 2006 5:23 PM

In Mexico we say "Feo".

Mortypants on April 7, 2006 5:25 PM

Looks like the Nano's retarded cousin.

mutherfuker on May 20, 2006 5:31 PM

That is beastly except not in pink

It is Nano's Retarded cousin

valerie ngenzebuhoro on May 25, 2006 5:19 AM

not good, not beautifull

anony-mouse on June 5, 2006 9:34 PM

It looks like somebody threw-up on the iPod nano and *poof* the Samsung was born!

Nick on July 15, 2006 2:42 PM

Better sound, better monitor, way better price and of course 4GB instead of 2. I think Samsung has given a very good product that EQUALY stands in front of iPods. In case that you don't like pink you can have in either grey or (better) black.

HYAK on August 8, 2006 5:57 AM

it looks too much like candy, and the matte finish looks really bad.
I'd definitely go with the black or silver.

SamsungPower on November 17, 2006 1:48 AM

I have a Samsung YP-Z5 4gb. AND IT IS WAY BETTER THAN NANO!! Nano killer.

I had a nano and it was nice. But Samsung has soon many more options, much better screen and better sound quality. Using WMP is 20 times better than Itunes. People with IPOD's are missing out so much more they can do with MP3 players!

My friend in China told me Samsung has made a YP-Z5 MP3 player in a 8GB and all the options the FM and voice recorder. Bring that over to the U.S. and that will be an IPOD killer. As long as it's under $350.

shabna on November 26, 2006 7:19 AM

HOLY SHIT DIS TING IS DAMN COOL I MEAN U COULD HEAR CLEARLY AND EVERYTHING ....ALSO DA OPTIANS....AND I HAVE IT IN SILVER SO WOW!!!

Alguien on November 30, 2006 4:00 AM

Does anyone know if it supports FM recording. I read specifications and downloaded manual but it seems that only supports voice recording, but not FM recording.

I think we must understand '....Adds Radio, and Voice Recording' ???

chel on December 29, 2006 2:24 AM

I need help i have recently purchased a samsung yp-z5f and am having trouble putting songs onto it. i have windows xp and media player and desperately need help thanks

Raj on February 4, 2007 8:30 AM

Is there any other way to charge than the usb port. I bought new yp z5f but its not handy as i've to search for comp for charging

CHIZ on March 3, 2007 10:42 PM

I WAS LUCKY & FOUND 1 ON THE BUS ON MY BIRTHDAY, ITS DEFINATLY BETTER THAN A NANO...I JUST WISH I HAD A PINK 1

nitraM on March 17, 2007 11:39 PM

The sound quality is better than my PC's onboard audio... it has SRS WOW and an equaliser that DOES NEVER distort. The sound audio is legendary...

With the Ipod nano, its only good for heaps of song storage and smaller size... the ipod has crappy sound quality, as well as a small screen, no radio, it can do voice recording but needs third party software to run it. Of course the ipod has better battery life; it compromises on sound quality like crazy, using a low power and low quality codec.

YP-25F comes with a video codec... but i dont understand why samsung didn't enable it... probably battery life.

TRO90 on April 8, 2007 7:55 PM

I've been waiting for this amazing MP3 player for 3 months now. Is it out in United States and if it is, where can I get it?

Kim on June 7, 2007 4:48 AM

I need major HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i deleted the wallpapers which was stored on there and now i dont know how to get them back! Does anyone know??????????

jorge on August 1, 2007 4:50 PM

ey amigos mi mp3 yp-z5f se me descompuso se puso la`pantalla en blanco
y nose que aser estoy desesperado ayudenme porfavor o me voy a morir

rat on October 2, 2007 4:32 PM

this is a good mp3 player better than ipod..it is nice and small has voice recording fm radio pictures wallpaper..and playlist album covers blah blah..ect...
its good

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