I’ve been eyeing the Samsung K5 MP3 player (full model is Samsung YP-K5) at BestBuy for several weeks now.. and why not? It’s one of the most uniquely designed digital audio players out combining a touch screen, FM radio tuner, and speakers into a single device. As Samsung describes it, the K5 is basically a “mini boom box”. Features of the K5 include:

  • Alarm functionality – along with personalizing your alarm sound with your choice of music
  • Snooze features
  • Supports photo viewing
  • Comes with earphones with two part buds
  • USB 2.0 support
  • PlaysForSure compatible
  • Supports Samsung’s Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe)
  • 5 modes of preset EQ
  • OLED display with 128 x 160 resolution
  • Slide out speaker
  • FM tuner
  • Supports MP3, WMA
  • Digital Clock
  • 30 hour playback with headphones
  • 6 hour playback with speaker
  • Built in Li-Poly rechargeable batteru
  • Magnesium Form Factor

The real “wow” factor of the Samsung K5 is the slide out speaker. With a simple nudge of the thumb, the attached speaker slides outward with the front portion angling down and outward. The user interface switches from a vertical display to a horizontal display since you’re probably going to place the device on it’s side. About the only thing stopping me from getting this device is the darn price. It’s a bit expensive when you consider it only has 2GB or 4GB capacities with the 2GB easily over $200. 

LaptopMag just posted up a review of the K5 and found the following:

At $259, the K5 is pricey when you consider that you can purchase an 8GB SanDisk Sansa or iPod nano (at twice the capacity) for $10 less. Still, for many music lovers, not having to spring for (or schlep) a set of portable speakers will make this versatile player well worth the premium.

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