Samsung YH-820MC 5 GB Digital Audio Player

• Compact portable digital music player and voice recorder with a 5 GB, 1-inch HDD
• MP3, WMA, Secure WMA, Janus Upgradeable, Ogg Vorbis, and JPEG image file playback
• 1.6-inch CSTN Color LCD (65K color) for Picture Viewing at 128 x 96 resolution
• Built-in rechargeable battery good for 8 hours between charges
• Includes ID3-tag update software, stereo earphones, a USB cable, a belt clip, and a line-input cable

I have been using my YH820 for about 2 months now. I think it is a great value for the money.

Pros:

5 Gb for $200. For now, that is a good deal and certainly a value when you consider the other features the 820 provides

Unlike previous reviewers, I had absolutely no problems getting my unit to synch with Windows Media Player. Select your files and send them to your Synch list, then Synch now, and the files get pushed over. I didn't load NAPSTER, as I don't want 3rd party apps cluttering my PC. Originally I didn't load the Samsung software either, but then I had problems getting the JPGs to show correctly after a direct file transfer via filesystem (not saying that it can't be done, its just easier with the native Samsung software)

Accessible via file system (technical saavy required)

Battery life is satisfactory, about 6-7 hours.

Color LCD and ability to display JPGs and slide shows

Unit has a Line-in, and is capable of recording/ripping from external sources (have a portable CD player, and you dont need a pc to rip songs to your device)

SAMSUNG claims that the software and features are upgradeable on the player, as well as 3rd party apps, but I have yet to see any released software or updates.

CONS

Color LCd, still too small to really enjoy the pictures

Proprietary USB connection integrated into charger. Would have liked a standard micro USB connector.

LOOOONG start up time

Hard drive is formatted with FAT32. Over time, this will prove to be a problem as the file system degenerates.

Takes way too long to synch/xfer files. My first synch was 4.5 GB and took hours.

Overall, I think its great for the price and as a bonus, you get to view pictures (would have been nice to be able to watch WMV's) and record. I bought it and would recommend it to anyone.

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First of all, I'd like to say that I have NO idea what anyone here is talking about. I purchased this MP3 player, have loaded over 2000 songs in it, and never ONCE installed napster. the installation of napster is just NOT necessary! i never installed it. i stuck with realplayer, which works VERY well and I am very pleased. I use my mp3 player for hours every day and have NEVER had any problems with it. The only issue I have with it is that it does take about 15 seconds to start it up. But that doesn't make any difference to me. Who needs music to startup right away anyway?! I am not a camera person, but I have used the photo album. I'm pleased with it, but that wasn't the reason I bought it for. In conclusion, this mp3 player is very nice, despite what was said by the crazy people below. And not ONCE have I had an issue with the Hard Drive. This mp3 player might be a little pricy, but if youre willing to spend the amount, the color screen makes it worth it. The headphones included are very acceptable, and I am extremely satisfied with my samsung mp3 player.

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Smaller than the iPod mini and has a color screen and relatively easy navigation. A little slow to boot up initially, but this is not a detrimental issue. Definitely glad I researched this before plunging into the iCult. I'm not sure what Bill Waff was speaking of below, but the player is indeed WMP compatible and you do not need to be online to manage your library.

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I've used this MP3 player for a few months now and have to say its a very nice little unit. I would spring for the extra $20-30 to get an extra warranty. With mine, I swap it out if something goes wrong...no sending it in for repairs.

So here's a breakdown of what I think of the Sam-pod...

Positive:

Great color screen

Easy to use

Nice size

Sounds great

Looks great

Negative:

Barely get 8 hours on battery

Can't use I-Tunes (but Media Player 10 works well)

Not many accessories

SLOW to start up (as compared to ipod)

I bought my unit after trying two different units in home. I tried the Creative Labs Jukebox(40GB) and then tried another Creative Labs unit. I stayed with this one because it gave me zero problems. I like the color screen that the unit has. Nice and easy software to uplaod photo's to and from the unit. The player comes bundled with Napster software but the software is not necessary to use th player. If you read the users manual you will realize that you can also use Windows Media PLayer to transfer music to and from the unit. It is a fairly fast transfer to the unit if you have USB 2.0. If you dont have USB 2.0 and are wanting to use the player it is going to be a slow slow process for you. I filled up the player to full capacity in less than three hours(dont know exact time....I walked away and went to do some other things around the house). Unlike the Ipod you can delete track by track listing instead of having to erase the whole players memory. Found that a very cool feature. I have switched out songs a few times and never experienced one problem in doing so. When the player gets to full capacity it does run slow(they even tell you this in the manual). This is a drawback to going with a hard drive based unit in general. Every HD unit has this problem so if you think you will avoid it by going wiht an Ipod think again. While using the player I found a few minor problems. The menu system likes to move slow and seems to get stuck at times. If you excersise patience when you player this shouldnt present any problems. I can't seem to get the two second gap in between tracks out. I listen to techno and this does bother me but I will get over it. I recommend this player to anyone who wants a better deal than the Ipod.