Compare MP3 Players

Samsung YP-K3 Coming Soon?

By: Jenn K. Lee on November 6, 2006 8:25 PM

samsung-logo2.jpg

Could Samsung already be working on a successor to its YP-K5 digital audio player? Folks on the rumor mill think so. According to a "reliable Korean source," the guys at GenerationMP3 are reporting that the YP-K3 will be a speakerless, scaled-down version of the K5. Already given the ubiquitous "iPod Nano killer" title, the K3 will likely have the same features as its higher-numbered sibling and come equipped with at least 4GB of flash memory.

Only time will tell, of course, but we hope Samsung adds something new to the mix. Removing the one element that made the K5 unique and worth buying and then replacing it with nothing doesn't sound like a good idea to us. In any case, stay tuned for more as it develops.

[GenerationMP3]

  • Submit this article to Del.icio.us
  • Submit this article to Reddit
  • Submit this article to Furl
  • Submit this article to StumbleUpon

Comments

Utew on November 6, 2006 10:13 PM

K3? Two steps down from the K5? Makes sense I suppose.. missing two speakers.. down two numbers. =)

I want a firmware upgrade to my K5.. looks like Samsung is at least listening.... http://www.samsung-europe.com/europe/pages/surveys/Survey-k5.aspx
Posted by ABi member se97dgw in the forum...

rockin_amigo14 on November 6, 2006 10:32 PM

maybe its time for Samsung to enter the 8gb+ flash dap market?

i sure hope so.

Utew on November 6, 2006 10:56 PM

I would agree with that.. IMO, Samsung has the Industrial Design Team to beat. The players they are releasing are simply gorgeous and the Menu/Interface is coming along nicely.

I'd also like to see a new HD player from Samsung, it's been quite a while now.. and they haven't updated the YH-J70, which had great potential. Samsung needs to get over it's proprietary .svi video container though.. and support H.264, XviD and DivX.

My gut feeling is that Samsung will surpass Creative and end up in a three way with Apple and MS for mind and market share...

EnzoTen on November 7, 2006 1:28 AM

Samsung has been releasing some impressive stuff... i just picked up a T9 and i am very impressed even sans Bluetooth. Definitely a step above the Z5.

Utew on November 7, 2006 2:18 AM

Review time on the T9 then Enzo... would love to see your comments on that player......

Leave a comment

  • Name:
  • E-mail:
  • URL:
  • Remember info?

Type the characters you see in the picture above.

abi Editor's Choice
  • Samsung P2
    Samsung P2

    The Samsung P2 has been gaining quite a following lately and rightfully so. If you are looking for something well designed, innovative, and feature packed; you should look into this full touch screen wonder. The Bluetooth feature set is what I find to be the most intriguing, with the ability to tether to your phone to make calls or wirelessly transfer with no restrictions to other P2s. Check out the review or stop by our ever growing P2 forums to get the latest info.

  • Toshiba Gigabeat T400
    toshiba gigabeat t400

    The Gigabeat T400 is without a doubt my favorite flash player at the moment. It does have one major setback in that it only comes in a 4GB, shame on you Toshiba. What makes me love this player is it's ultra slick sexy design, very easy- just pick up and use interface, and killer sound quality that would make Cowon users envious. This player is a must buy for anyone who sports a premium set of headphones. Full review to come but you should really just buy one.

  • SanDisk Sansa Clip
    SanDisk Sansa Clip

    The Clip has a fantastic little form factor; cheap in build quality but very rugged. The interface is simple and relatively straight forward. The features on the clip are more or less average, mostly identical to the Sansa Express. However, what earns this player a spot in Editor’s Choice is the superb sound quality; you will not find another player at this size and price that can match it. Read the full review or go ahead and buy it.

  • Cowon iAudio D2
    Cowon iAudio D2

    The D2 is a fantastic sounding PMP with a very nice looking screen and a tone of features. One of the best features of the D2 is the SDHC slot allowing you to add another 32GB to this small wonder. The touch interface does not lend well to on the move operation, but it is not enough to keep it from being an editor’s choice. You can find usually find it at Amazon for the best price and before to check out the review.

  • JAYS q-JAYS
    JAYS q-JAYS

    The q-JAYS are great in ear phones. They offer excellent clarity, silky treble, realistic midrange, and a nice bass response. They're comfortable, incredibly tiny, and come with a huge selection of accessories. While they certainly are analytic phones, they're still fun to listen to. The q-JAYS respond well to EQing, and can be tweaked to fit almost anyone's sound preference. Recommended for anyone owning a good sounding player and well encoded audio files. Check out our review.