Samsung YEPP YP-U1X 512 MB

Advantages small, light, good sound
Disadvantages slightly expensive

...I have had my Samsung Mp3 player for well over a year now and it has always done me well, it was far cheaper than an iPod when I bought it and for someone who just wants to listen to music and isn't too concerned with the colour screens etc. this is a perfect product, although I would strongly advise that you buy a USB charger with it it costs £5.00 - £10.00 and is very useful, otherwise everytime you need to charge the player you need to use a computer. It is very handy to have in your pocket and also if you have it on your keys it can double up as a memory data stick, its only slightly larger than your average data stick size. Well done Samsung... Read review

Advantages voice recorder, digital display screen, usb charger
Disadvantages none

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Advantages cost effective, good sound quality, light, looks nice
Disadvantages only 512mb, so i bought an ipod

...The YP-U1 is a small, light mp3 player which is great for listening to on-the-go. When i bought mine it was £60, much cheaper than the ipod shuffle i initially went in for. The battery lasts around 12 hours continual play on mine, which for me is good as i usually don\'t have to recharge it for about three days. The player also looks good, however the silver on the buttons on mine eventually faded and left a white plastic underneath which wasn\'t quite so appealing, still though, it looks like it cost more than it did and it was a good four months before that happened. The player has a foldaway USB link, which detracts from the size, also, grit and dirt doesn\'t get inside because of this, and it means there\'s no need to pay out for batteries as it charges from any USB port. I used to charge mine from my PS2, as i find it easier... Read review