Reviews of the Samsung Helix YX-M1 (XM)
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CNET Review
The Good: Samsung's Helix YX-M1 takes satellite radio to new heights with a pocket player for listening to digital music and recording satellite radio programs. With an easy-to-learn interface, a connection to downloadable music, and a color screen, all the world's music is at your fingertips.
The Bad: With space for 50 hours of music, the Samsung Helix YX-M1's 1GB capacity is adequate, but it is far from enough to hold an entire digital music collection. It lacks a memory-card slot for expansion, you can't burn recorded XM material to a CD, and its computer interface is Windows only. Worst of all, its battery runs for only about 5 hours of XM airtime.
The Bottom Line: Small and light enough for a shirt pocket, Samsung's Helix YX-M1 is a one-stop audio entertainment center with an XM radio, a digital music player, and room for 50 hours of tunes, but it comes up short on battery life.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 14198 other Satellite Receivers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 79/100 = Good.
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: YX-M1Z
General
- Product Type XM radio tuner / digital player
- Width 2.2 in
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 3.7 in
- Weight 4.5 oz
- Flash memory installed 1 GB Integrated
Audio System
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Built-in Clock Digital clock, Timer
- Timer Sleep
- Tone Control Yes
Radio
- Tuner type Digital XM radio tuner
CD System
- CD system type None
DVD
- Type None
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Digital player supported digital audio standards WMA, MP3
- Digital player playback modes Playlist, One track repeat, Random play / shuffle
Cassette System
- Cassette system type None
Audio Features
- Digital storage None
MD System
- MD system type None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Connectivity technology Wired
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display TFT
- Diagonal size 1.7 in
- Features Adjustable brightness
Remote Control
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Remote control type Remote control
- Remote control technology Infrared
Miscellaneous
- Included accessories Docking station, XM antenna
Connectivity
- Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB
Battery / Power
- Battery 1 x Lithium ion Rechargeable Standard battery
- Mfr estimated battery life 50 hour(s)
- Battery capacity 1750 mAh
- Power device type Power adapter + battery charger
System Requirements
- Min Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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YX-M1Z Helix XM Satellite Radio Receiver and MP3 Player from 1 online stores: Lowest Price: $229.98
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