Samsung P2 16GB and Other CES News
Samsung had nothing new to show in terms of MP3 players, but I did find out from a Samsung rep that they will be releasing a 16GB version of the P2 sometime in Q1 of 08.
I did get a chance to check out the S5 which will replace the K5. It sounded just as good but slims down and gets a color screen and Bluetooth. This will actually make an interesting accessory for Bluetooth mobile phones being that it will give you a nice and loud speaker phone conferencing set up. The S5 is available now in the US in 4GB versions and can be picked up for around $180.
The other interesting portable audio accessory was the portable Bluetooth speakers, the BS300. It sounded a bit better than the speakers in the S5 and K5 from what I could tell over all the noise. It will tie into your Bluetooth MP3 player or operate as a speakerphone with its built in mic for your cellphone. It retails for $130.
I snapped a few pics at the booth- a bit blurry but still fun to look at.
Comments
Matt on January 13, 2008 7:17 PM
Retail price?
EnzoTen (Grahm) on January 13, 2008 7:27 PM
on the P2? ...they didn't know =\
Andrew on January 14, 2008 1:19 AM
What about the P2 Cradle, that was suppoes to have WiFi, Micro Sd expantion, Fm transmiter, and an built in speaker? I thought it was going to be out at CES.
EnzoTen (Grahm) on January 14, 2008 2:42 AM
Fake
nywytboy68 on January 14, 2008 7:44 AM
Oh well, at least the P2 will be 16gb. Now we can hope that it will be decently priced ($250.00/US is too much for an 8gb player). By the way,....... one of my favorite sites, keep up the good work!!!
AOforever1 on January 14, 2008 6:06 PM
Great to hear that there might be a 16 gb version. That would really fit the bill for me, if they could bring it down to a ~$250 price. Then that would really deal a blow to the Sansa View and "vanilla Zen".
iff2mastamatt on January 15, 2008 7:41 PM
I have just purchaed an 8GB P2 and upgraded the firmware- now its awesome! Though I won't buy a 16GB P2, i'll look in to that "docking cradle", and if it supports MicroSC-HC, then in the future it can supprot a 32GB MicroSD card, making it 40GBs.
slaughterMYdaughter on January 16, 2008 9:26 PM
Anyone know when S5 will hit stores?
nywytboy68 on January 28, 2008 9:17 AM
Turns out the docking cradle was just a rumor (prob a little late 2 tell you though :-O). Just need 2 know what the video life really is before I take the plunge on the 16gb P2.
battery on February 3, 2008 1:51 AM
what's the price?
Luke on February 10, 2008 10:13 AM
Look on the 2nd picture at the bottom of the black P2, isn't that a dock?
David on February 13, 2008 10:14 PM
It says
"I did find out from a Samsung rep that they will be releasing a 16GB version of the P2 sometime in Q1 of 08"
Can someone tell me what "Q1" stands for? Does is stand for quarter one?
Se7en2 on February 15, 2008 12:57 PM
Yes, Q1=Quarter 1. I'm anxiously awaiting it's release, as 8GB isn't big enough. As mentioned before, let's hope it's reasonably priced.
Those speakers look pretty interesting, as well. I would have to find some where to test them before I buy them, though.
Peter on March 9, 2008 6:29 PM
how about bigger lcd and internet connectivity?
iff2mastamatt on March 14, 2008 4:59 PM
I was hopping for the multicradle to be released, but whatever. I have the 8GB and thats plenty of memory for me.