Reviews of the Samsung S3 Slim (4GB, green)
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CNET Review
The Good: The Samsung S3 Slim MP3 player offers a sleek and stylish design and a handful of desirable features, such as OGG support, a folder navigation option, and a nine-band user EQ. It's also a good value and offers great sound quality.
The Bad: Compared with other Samsung players, the S3 is anemic in the features department, and the touch-sensitive controls are not for everyone. Audio battery life is below average.
The Bottom Line: The Samsung S3 Slim MP3 player is a solid option for budget-minded users with an eye for design and an ear for audio.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 401954 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: The Samsung S3 Slim's great sound quality and ease of use at such a low cost makes this music player an excellent buy - just don't expect bonuses such as cool software or a family of accessories (as with the iPod nano). And be sure to test out the ...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: To watch video on the S3, you must first transcode your original clips using the Media Studio software, which is a time-consuming hassle. The screen is small at 1.8 inches diagonal; it's a bit smaller than the Nano's display, but the same size as the ...
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tweaktown.com
Review Summary: Today we look at a new tune thumper from Samsung, touting their DNSe 2.0 technology.
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: YP-S3JAG/XAA
General
- Product type Digital player / radio
- PC interface(s) supported USB
- Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB
- Flash memory installed 4 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Weight 1.9 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.7 in x 0.4 in x 3.7 in
- Body material Plastic, Metallized plastic
- Color Green
- Included accessories Headphones
- Software type Drivers & Utilities, Samsung Music Studio
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards MP3, WMA
- Playback modes Playlist, Repeat all, Repeat shuffle
- Response bandwidth 40 - 20000 Hz
- Additional features TEXT viewer, MPEG-4 playback, JPEG photo playback
Built-in Display
- Diagonal size 1.8 in
- Resolution 176 x 220
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Built-in clock Alarm, Sleep timer
- Additional features Text viewer
CD System
- CD system type None
Equalizer
- Equalizer factory presets Rock, Vocal, Normal, Studio, Classic, Concert, Bass Boost
Radio
- Tuner type Radio tuner
- Tuner bands FM
- Tuner frequency range 87.5 - 108 MHz
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable -
- Connector type 1 x Headphones, 1 x USB
Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player battery
- Mfr estimated battery life 25 hour(s)
- Power device type None
System Requirements
- Operating system Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Battery drain test / Video playback 363 min
- CNET Labs: Battery drain test / audio playback 949.5 min
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