Samsung U3 Review:

The Samsung U3 MP3 player is a super-compact device that works right out of the box with a Slim-USB connection. The Samsung U3 requires no wires or programs to work; simply plug it in a USB port, then drag and drop your music files.

Samsung’s thin and sleek Samsung U3 digital audio features a retractable USB connector, eliminating the need for cables, cords, or docks. Simply slide a button to reveal the USB connector, and plug directly into any PC USB port to drag and drop your files. Available in five vivid colors with matching earphones, the device features an FM radio, voice recording, a customizable shortcut key, and 2 GB of flash memory for your music and file transfer needs.

Samsung U3 - Digital Audio Player with Built-In USB
The easy to use Samsung U3 works right out of the box with no need for cables, cords or docks and no need to install any programs. Simply slide a button and a slim USB connector will pop out. You may then plug it into any PC USB port and drag and drop your music files. While connected, the battery is charged, allowing up to 15 hours of playtime on a single charge. The Samsung U3 plays MP3, WMA, and WMA-DRM10 formats. The 4-line OLED display shows ID3 tag information such as Artist and Song, and combined with the quick touch navigation means you can serve up the song you want quickly.

Samsung U3 - FM Radio and Voice Recording
The Samsung U3 features an FM radio, utilizing the headphones as antenna. You can also record your own voice, speeches, lectures, and other outside sounds with your mp3 player, and can even adjust the quality of the recording by selecting a different bit rate.

Samsung U3 - Convenient File Transfer
The Samsung U3 also functions as a flash drive. You can use it to transfer files from one computer or USB device to another. With a 2GB capacity, the Samsung U3 has plenty of room to store your music while still accommodating all of your file transfer needs.

Samsung U3 - Customizable Hot Key
The Samsung U3 boasts a customizable shortcut key. Choose from one of the following:

Repeat A-B: Sets section repeat.
DNSe: Allows you to select an appropriate sound effect for music.
Play Speed: Adjusts the playback speed between fast and slow.
Play Mode: Selects the repeat playback mode.
DNSe Sound Engine
SAMSUNG’s proprietary DNSe is a revolutionary sound technology, providing rich, more natural effects and a true-to-life surround sound experience. Even headphone users can experience simulated surround effects.

Samsung U3 - Samsung Media Studio
The included Samsung Media Studio is the easy-to-use software application that helps you organize your files on your PC. With your files already sorted and organized in Media Studio, you can quickly transfer them to your mp3 without searching your entire hard drive for the right file. This software is not required–users may choose to use different software (such as Windows Media Player) or simply drag and drop files to the device.

Samsung U3 User Said:

my Samsung U3 was immediately recognized as a USB storage device.

I have a relatively new PC that’s running Vista and upon plugging into the USB slot the Samsung U3 showed up as another device/drive. I ‘explored’ and found that they had pre-loaded it with four folders: Music, Playlists, Recorded, and System. There was no ‘music management’ software pre-loaded so I was immediately able to drag & drop a bunch of MP3’s straight into the “Music” folder. I really like this ability to have total transparent control over how I load the player - as opposed to all the iPod stuff that forces you to use their iTunes software.

After letting it charge for the recommend 1.5 hours the screen showed that it was fully charged and I gave it a try. I think it works great especially for my purposes. I enjoy having music and/or downloaded radio shows (like “Car Talk”, etc.) to listen when I run or work out in the gym. It’s so small and light that I simply route the headphone cables underneath my shirt and put the Samsung U3 into a pocket of my shorts when you can’t even tell it’s there. There’s no need for an arm band or other similiar gear.

I do find that the intutive controls (I didn’t have to look at the manual to figure anything out) are very sensentive and so it’s important that you use the ‘hold’ slide switch on the side before putting it into your pocket, or whereever. If you don’t put it on hold then you’ll undoubtably touch one and cause it to switch songs, etc.

There are plenty of custom set-up options, and I found that the defaults were already what I like. One of the features that’s especially important to me is the ability for it to ‘remember’ the spot you were on when you shut it off and then resume from that same place the next time you turn it on. Often I’ll only get halfway through a downloaded radio show when I’m done working out. With most other players you have to try and search around to get back where you were if you want to hear the end of the program. If you’d rather not have it operate in that way then you’re given the option to turn that feature off.

This is a delicate piece of electronic equipment and will need to be treated with a little bit of care. For example, the built-in USB connector that pops out when you push a little slide switch is a little plastic prong that is thinner than a standard, full-sized USB connector and (I imagine) could potentially be snapped off if it were treated roughly. For me, this type of issue doesn’t pose the slightly concern, however young kids and/or those who are harder on this type of stuff may run into trouble. I’m speculating here because maybe it’s made of tough plastic that wouldn’t be easily broken.

Anyway, bottom line is that I’m really pleased with every aspect of this player and can highly recommend it.

—– By WR

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