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.
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: YX-M1Z
General
- Product type XM radio tuner / digital player
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 3.7 in
- Width 2.2 in
- Weight 4.5 oz
- Carrying case Soft case -
- Included accessories XM antenna, Docking station
Audio Features
- Digital storage None
- Additional features Built-in FM transmitter
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards MP3, WMA
CD System
- CD system type None
Cassette System
- Cassette system type None
Radio
- Tuner type Digital XM radio tuner
MD System
- MD system type None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Battery / Power
- Battery Standard battery
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