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Samsung YP-T8 MP3 PlayerSamsung’s introduces the Samsung YP-T8 MP3 Player, a flash-based portable media player supporting MPEG Movies in addition to Digital Audio files.

Global innovation leader Samsung continues to expand the possibilities of portable entertainment with the newest addition to its award-winning digital audio family, the Samsung YP-T8 Compact Flash-Based Music & Movie Player. The Samsung YP-T8 breaks new ground in the portable digital audio space as the company's smallest flash-based player to offer MPEG playback.

The Samsung YP-T8 allows users to store and share video clips from their computers, digital still cameras or Mini-DV camcorders via USB 2.0. Downloaded music videos, footage of their child's last birthday, kicking the winning goal, or even a favorite humorous clip they received over email can easily be viewed on the Samsung YP-T8. MPEG movies head up an extensive list of supported file formats for this cutting-edge flash-based portable player. Users can view MPEG and JPEG files, play pre-installed games and read text files on the crystal clear 1.8" TFT Color LCD screen. Music aficionados will have no problem playing all of their favorite MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM, JPEG, Ogg and ASF tunes. The Samsung YP-T8 can also act as a USB host, allowing users to transfer files to the player from other devices, without the aid of a PC.

"The YP-T8 showcases Samsung's commitment to pushing the innovation envelope ever further with each new generation of digital audio players," said Mark Farish, Digital Audio Marketing Manager for Samsung Electronics America. "Samsung's newest flash-based music and movie player is the latest example of our continued drive to give customers the ultimate portable entertainment experience."

Weighing in at just under 2 ounces, the 3.3" x 1.7" x 0.6" Samsung YP-T8 offers consumers an impressive range of additional features in a sleek, compact package. An FM tuner and recorder, along with voice recording capability place the YP-T8 among the most versatile players in the market. A built-in Li-Ion battery provides up to 20 hours of entertainment. SRS WOW® provides a superb 3D audio experience and Microsoft Plays for Sure ä technology gives users the security that their favorite MP3 and WMA files will play with ease.

The Samsung YP-T8 Compact Flash-Based Music & Movie Player is available in 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB memory capacities and comes with a necklace, carrying case, ear buds and USB adapter.
The YP-T8 will be available in August 2005 at MSRPs of $199.99, $249.99 and $299.99 depending on the unit's storage capacity.

Pro Review:CNET Asia Reviews the Samsung YP-T8 and they say -"As Samsung's latest flash-based MP3 player to hit the market, the YP-T8 is an eye-catching device with a noticeably large LCD display which distances it from similarly-speced players. Laden with a slew of features, the YP-T8 not only manages to avoid tripping on its varied functions, it also proved its mettle in our lab test. We heartily recommend it to users looking for a pint sized multimedia solution without the sacrifice in performance...