Samsung YEPP
| Company type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Fate | Phased out in February 2011; discontinued by late 2013 |
| Successor | Samsung (MP3 players) |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
Area served | Worldwide (until 2003), South Korea (until 2011) |
| Products | Digital audio players (MP3 players) |
| Owner | Samsung Electronics |
Yepp served as the digital audio player brand of Samsung Electronics until Samsung phased out most of its family brand names in February 2011. From that point forward, Samsung marketed their MP3 players simply under the "Samsung" name globally, eventually discontinuing all models by late 2013. The Yepp lineup featured a variety of devices utilizing both hard drive and flash memory technologies. The brand name is purportedly an acronym representing a "young, energetic, passionate person."
History
The Yepp brand debuted at the 1999 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where Samsung introduced its initial MP3 player series: YP-E, YP-B, and YP-D. Until 2003, Samsung sold MP3 players worldwide under the Yepp label. Afterwards, the Yepp name was retained exclusively for the Korean market, while international models were branded simply as "Samsung." By 2011, Samsung discontinued the Yepp branding even within Korea. Despite its absence from European and American markets for over a decade, many users still refer to Samsung MP3 players as "Yepp."Template:Fix/category[citation needed]
By November 2013, Samsung had ceased production of most MP3 player models globally. The YP-W1 and YP-U7 remained available only in select regions. The Galaxy Player series was also withdrawn from most markets. In August 2013, Samsung released the YP-GI2 (Galaxy 070), the successor to the YP-GI1, but only within Korea. Concurrently, Samsung shut down all official websites and blogs dedicated to MP3 players both domestically and internationally.[1]
By December 2016, Samsung had ended production of both their MP3 players and Android-based Galaxy Player devices worldwide. Although no formal announcement was issued regarding the cessation of MP3 player manufacturing, evidence suggests that production has indeed stopped.
Comparison of models
Samsung’s naming convention for its players has remained consistent over time. For instance, in a model like YP-P2JEB: the letter J signifies Janus DRM support (indicating MTP models; absence of this letter denotes UMS models), E represents 16 GB storage capacity (with other letters indicating different sizes: V for 256 MB; X for 512 MB; Z for 1 GB; Q for 2 GB; A for 4 GB; C for 8 GB; E for 16 GB; N for 32 GB), and B denotes Black color (W for White; P for Pink; S for Silver, etc.). Certain models include an R suffix to indicate RDS capability (e.g., YP-F2R) or an F to specify an FM tuner (e.g., YP-Z5F), although some devices with these features do not carry these suffixes.
Several Samsung MP3 player models—such as the YH-820/920/925 series, YP-R0, YP-R1, and YP-Z5—are either partially or fully compatible with the Rockbox open-source firmware.[2]
Discontinued models
| Model | Launch Year | Available Colors | Storage Options | Screen Type | Input Method | Audio Technology | MP3 Support | WMA Support | WAV Support | OGG Support | FLAC Support | AAC Support | DivX Support | Xvid Support | MPEG4 Support | H.264 Support | WMV Support | Additional Formats | FM Radio | RDS Feature | Voice Memo Capability | MicroSD Expansion | Bluetooth Connectivity | Built-in Games | Speaker Included | Interface Type | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| YP-CP3 | 2009 | Black only | 4, 8 GB options | 3" color TFT LCD with 400x240 resolution | Tactile button controls | DNSe 2.0 sound engine | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Supports RM/RMVB, JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TXT formats | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | UMS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| YP-F3 | 2011 | Black, Blue, Pink variants | 2, 4 GB capacities | 1" color CSTN LCD with 128x64 pixels | Tactile button interface | SoundAlive audio technology | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Not applicable for other formats | Yes (exclusive to Korea) | No | No | No | No | No | UMS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| YP-M1 | 2009 | Black color only | 8, 16, 32 GB storage options | 3.3" AMOLED color display at 272x480 resolution | Touch screen input | DNSe 3.0 audio engine | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Supports JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TXT file formats | Includes FM tuner | RDS supported | Voice recording available | MicroSD card slot present | Bluetooth (2.1+EDR) enabled | Includes games | Built-in speaker available | (Supports both Media Transfer Protocol and USB mass storage device class) |
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YP-P2 | 2007 | Available in Black, White, and Red | 4, 8, 16 GB memory sizes | "3" color TFT LCD with 272x480 resolution | "Touch screen control | "DNSe 2.0 sound processing | "MP3 compatible | "WMA compatible | "WAV not supported | "OGG supported | "FLAC not supported | "AAC not supported | "DivX not supported | "Xvid not supported | "MPEG4 supported | "H.264 supported | "WMV supported | "Supports JPG and TXT file types | "FM radio included | "RDS functionality present | "Voice recording enabled | "MicroSD slot absent | "Bluetooth (version 2.0) included | "Games available | "Speaker not included | (Supports Media Transfer Protocol and USB mass storage device class) |
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YP-P3 | 2009 | "Colors: Black and Silver | "Storage: 4, 8, 16, 32 GB options | "Display: 3" color TFT LCD with resolution of 272x480 pixels | "Controls: Touch screen interface | "Audio engine: DNSe 3.0 technology | "MP3 support: Yes | "WMA support: Yes | "WAV support: No | "OGG support: Yes | "FLAC support: Yes | "AAC support: Yes | "DivX support: Yes | "Xvid support: Yes | "MPEG4 support: Yes | "H.264 support: Yes | "WMV support: Yes | "Additional formats supported include JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TXT files | "FM tuner included | "RDS supported | "Voice recording available | "MicroSD card slot provided | "Bluetooth connectivity (2.1+EDR) enabled | "Games included | "Speaker built-in | (Compatible with Media Transfer Protocol and USB mass storage device class) |
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YP-Q1 | 2008 | "Options: Black, Silver, White | "Memory sizes: 4, 8, 16 GB | "Screen: 2.4" color TFT LCD with resolution of 240x320 pixels | "Input method: Touchpad | "Sound engine: DNSe 3.0 | "MP3 playback: Supported | "WMA playback: Supported | "WAV playback: Not supported | "OGG playback: Supported | "FLAC playback: Supported | "AAC playback: Not available | "DivX playback: Not available | "Xvid playback: Supported | "MPEG4 playback: Supported | "H.264 playback: Not available | "WMV playback: Supported | "Additional file formats include JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF images and TXT files | "FM tuner included | "RDS feature available | "Voice recording functionality present | "MicroSD expansion not available | "Bluetooth not supported | "Games included | "Speaker not included | (Supports Media Transfer Protocol and USB mass storage device class) |
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YP-Q2 | 2009 | 'Available colors include Black, White and Blue | 'Storage options are 4, 8 and 16 GB | 'Display features a 2.4" color TFT LCD with a resolution of 240x320 pixels | 'Control via touchpad | 'Equipped with DNSe 3.0 sound technology | 'Compatible with MP3 format | 'Supports WMA format | 'Does not support WAV format | 'OGG format compatibility present | 'FLAC format compatibility present | 'AAC format unsupported | 'DivX unsupported | 'Xvid unsupported | 'MPEG4 supported | 'H.264 unsupported | 'WMV format supported | 'Accepts JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF images and TXT files as well | 'Includes FM tuner functionality | 'RDS capability included | 'Voice recording feature available | 'Lacks MicroSD card slot expansion option | 'Bluetooth is absent | 'Includes games pre-installed | 'Speaker is not integrated | (Compatible with both Media Transfer Protocol and USB mass storage device class) |
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YP-Q3 | 2010 | Colors offered are Black and Pink | Storage capacities of 4 and 8 GB | Screen size of 2.2" color TFT LCD with resolution of 240x320 pixels | Operated by tactile buttons | SoundAlive audio processing system | Full MP3 compatibility | WMA format supported | WAV playback enabled | OGG format support included | FLAC decoding capability | AAC format compatible | DivX video playback enabled | Xvid video playback enabled | MPEG4 video playback enabled | H.264 video decoding enabled | WMV video format supported | Supports image formats JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF plus TXT files | Incorporates FM tuner functionality | RDS feature included | Voice recording capability present | Does not have MicroSD slot expansion | Bluetooth connectivity unavailable | Games feature absent | Speaker not integrated | Supports both Media Transfer Protocol and USB mass storage device class protocols |
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YP-R0 | 2009 | Comes in Black, Silver and Pink | Available storage options of 4, 8 and 16 GB | Display is a 2.6" color TFT LCD with resolution of 240x320 pixels | Operated using tactile buttons | Uses DNSe 3.0 sound engine | Plays MP3 files | Supports WMA files | WAV file playback enabled | OGG file support present | FLAC audio decoding capability | AAC audio compatibility | DivX video playback enabled | Xvid video decoding enabled | MPEG4 video playback enabled | H.264 video decoding present | WMV video format playable | Can handle JPG, BMP, PNG and GIF image files plus TXT documents | FM tuner included | RDS feature available | Voice recording disabled | MicroSD expansion slot absent | Bluetooth connectivity unavailable | No built-in games | Speaker is not featured | Supports both Media Transfer Protocol and USB mass storage device class connections |
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YP-R1 | 2009 | Offered in Black, Silver and Pink | Storage capacities include 4, 8 and 32 GB | Equipped with a 2.6" color TFT LCD screen at a resolution of 400x240 pixels | Touch screen interface | Powered by DNSe 3.0 audio technology | MP3 compatible | WMA compatible | WAV compatible | OGG compatible | FLAC compatible | AAC compatible | DivX compatible | Xvid compatible | MPEG4 compatible | H.264 compatible | WMV compatible | Supports JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF image formats plus TXT files | Includes FM tuner functionality | RDS feature included | Voice recording enabled | MicroSD expansion slot unavailable | Bluetooth version (2.0+EDR) included | Games pre-installed | Speaker not integrated
(Compatible with both Media Transfer Protocol and USB mass storage device class) |
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YP-R2 | 2011
Available colors are Black and Silver Storage options include 4 and 8 GB Screen size is a 3" color TFT LCD with resolution of 400x240 pixels Touch screen controls SoundAlive audio processing Supports MP3 including mp3HD WMA compatible WAV playable OGG playable FLAC playable AAC playable DivX playable Xvid playable MPEG4 playable H.264 playable WMV playable Accepts JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF images plus TXT files FM tuner present RDS feature active Voice recording functionality available MicroSD slot absent Bluetooth unavailable Games unavailable Speaker unavailable Supports both Media Transfer Protocol and USB mass storage device class interfaces |
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YP-S1[3]
2010 Colors offered include Blue and Pink Lacks display screen Tactile button input DNSe Core version (3.0) audio engine Compatible with MP3 WMA compatible WAV compatible OGG compatible FLAC compatible AAC unsupported DivX unsupported Xvid unsupported MPEG4 unsupported H.264 unsupported WMV unsupported Other formats not applicable FM tuner absent RDS feature absent Voice record function absent MicroSD slot unavailable Bluetooth disabled Games not provided Speaker excluded Uses USB mass storage device class connection |
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YP-S2
2008
Color variants include Black, Blue, Green, Red and White
Storage sizes of either 1 or 2 GB
Without any display screen
Tactile button controls
DNSe audio engine
MP3 compatibility
WMA compatibility
WAV unsupported
OGG compatibility
FLAC unsupported
AAC unsupported
DivX unsupported
Xvid unsupported
MPEG4 unsupported
H.264 unsupported
WMV unsupported
Other formats unsupported
FM tuner missing
RDS missing
Voice recording missing
MicroSD slot missing
Bluetooth missing
Games missing
Speaker missing
Connection via USB mass storage device class protocol
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YP-S3
Released in the year 2008
Available colors are Black, Blue, Green, Red and White
Storage capacities of either 2, 4 or 8 GB
Equipped with a 1.8" color TFT LCD display featuring a resolution of176x220 pixels
Input method is via touchpad
Utilizes DNSe version 2.0 sound technology
Supports MP3 audio files
Supports WMA audio files
Does not support WAV audio files
Supports OGG audio files
FLAC audio unsupported
AAC audio unsupported
DivX video unsupported
Xvid video unsupported
MPEG4 video unsupported
H.264 video unsupported
WMV video unsupported
Accepts JPG image files and TXT documents
Includes FM tuner functionality
RDS feature present
Voice recording function absent
MicroSD card slot absent
Bluetooth connectivity absent
Games unavailable
Speaker excluded
Supports both Media Transfer Protocol and USB mass storage device class transfer protocols
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YP-S5
Released in the year 2007
Offered in Black or White colors
Available in capacities of either 2 ,4 or8 GB
Features a1.8" color TFT LCD screen with176x220 pixel resolution
Controls operated via touchpad
Employs DNSe version2.0 sound engine
Compatible with MP3 file format
Compatible with WMA file format
Does not support WAV format
Supports OGG file format
FLAC support limited to firmware version1.50 only
AAC format unsupported
DivX format unsupported
Xvid format unsupported
MPEG4 format supported
H.264 format unsupported
WMV format unsupported
Accepts JPG images and TXT text files
Includes FM tuner functionality
RDS feature active
Voice recording capability present
MicroSD card slot unavailable
Bluetooth version1.2 enabled
Games pre-installed
Speaker integrated
Supports both Media Transfer Protocol and USB mass storage device class connections
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YP-T10
Released in2007
Available colors are Black ,White ,Lime ,Red ,and Purple
Storage options include2 ,4 ,and8 GB
Display features a2" color TFT LCD with240x320 pixel resolution
Input via touchpad
Utilizes DNSe version2.0 sound technology
Plays MP3 files
Plays WMA files
Does not play WAV files
Plays OGG files
FLAC support absent
AAC support absent
DivX support absent
Xvid support present
MPEG4 support present
H.264 support absent
WMV support present
Supports JPG images and TXT files
Includes FM radio tuner
RDS feature active
Voice recording capability included
No MicroSD card expansion slot
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR available
No games installed
Speaker excluded
Compatible with both Media Transfer ProtocolandUSB mass storage device class protocols
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YP-U4
Released in2008
Color options include Blue ,Red ,and Purple
Storage sizes are either2 or4 GB
Equipped with a1" OLED display capable of showing16 shades of grey at128x64 pixels
Touchpad input method
Uses DNSe version2.0 audio engine
MP3 file compatibility
WMA file compatibility
WAV file incompatibility
OGG file compatibility
FLAC incompatibility
AAC incompatibility
DivX incompatibility
Xvid incompatibility
MPEG4 incompatibility
H.264 incompatibility
WMV incompatibility
Other formats are not applicable
Lacks FM tuner
RDS feature present
Voice recording capability present
No MicroSD card slot
No Bluetooth connectivity
Includes games
No speaker built-in
Supports both Media Transfer ProtocolandUSB mass storage device class protocols
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\YP-U6 | 2010 | Available colors are Black\,, Pink. | Storage options include \(two\) \(capacities\): \(2\), \(and\) \(4\) \(GB\). | Screen type is \(a\) \(1"\) \(color CSTN LCD\) \(with\) \(128\times64\) \(pixels\). | Input method uses tactile buttons. | Audio technology is SoundAlive. | MP3 compatibility confirmed. | WMA compatibility confirmed. | WAV compatibility confirmed. | OGG compatibility confirmed. | FLAC incompatible. | AAC incompatible. | DivX incompatible. | Xvid incompatible. | MPEG4 incompatible. | H\.264 incompatible. | WMV incompatible. | Other formats unspecified. | FM tuner included? No data available (marked as "-"). | RDS functionality confirmed yes. | Voice recording capability confirmed yes. | MicroSD expansion slot? None. | Bluetooth? None. | Games? None. | Speaker? None. | (Supports Media Transfer Protocol(MTP)/ USB Mass Storage(UMS)). |
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\YP-U7 | 2012 | "Colors include Black\,, Silver\,, Pink". | "Storage capacity fixed at \(4\) \(GB\)". | "Screen type is a \(1"\) color TFT LCD at \(128\times64\)" pixels". | "Input via tactile buttons". | "Utilizes SoundAlive audio engine". | "Full MP3 support". | "Full WMA support". | "Does not play WAV". | "Plays OGG". | "Plays FLAC". | "AAC incompatible". | "DivX incompatible". | "Xvid incompatible". | "MPEG4 incompatible". | "H\.264 incompatible". | "WMV incompatible". | "Additional formats unspecified". | "FM radio hardware exists but software disabled for EU/FR regions; re-enabling possible through region code modification.". | "RDS unavailable". | "Voice record function disabled". | "MicroSD slot missing". | "Bluetooth disabled". | "Games unavailable". | "Speaker excluded". | (Uses USB Mass Storage protocol). |
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YP-W1[4] | !2012 | !Blue/White | !Fixed capacity at \(4GB\) | !No display | !Combination of tactile buttons + touchpad | !SoundAlive | !MP3:YES | !WMA:YES | !WAV:NO | !OGG:YES | !FLAC:YES | !AAC:NO | !DivX:NO | !Xvid:NO | !MPEG4:NO | !H\.264:NO | !WMV:NO | !Other formats:N/A | !FM tuner:NO | !RDS:NO | !Voice Recording:NO | !MicroSD:NO | !Bluetooth:NO | !Games:NO | !Speaker:NO | !Connection:USB mass storage device class |
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YP-Z3 | 2011 | Black/Blue/Pink | Available in sizes of \(4GB\), \(8GB\) | Features a \(1\.8"\) color TFT LCD display at \(128\times160\) | Operated by tactile buttons | Powered by SoundAlive | MP3 supported (including mp3HD) | WMA supported | WAV supported | OGG supported | FLAC supported | AAC supported | DivX not supported | Xvid supported | MPEG4 supported | H\.264 supported | WMV supported | Accepts JPG/BMP/PNG/GIF/TXT file types | Includes FM tuner | RDS enabled | Voice record capability | No MicroSD expansion slot | Bluetooth unavailable | Games unavailable | Speaker unavailable | Compatible with MTP/UMS protocols |
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YP-Z5(F) | 2006 | Colors offered include Black/White/Silver/Pink | Storage options are \(1GB\), \(2GB\), or \(4GB\) | Display consists of a \(1\.8"\) color TFT LCD panel at \(128\times160\) resolution | Controls combine touchpad plus tactile buttons | Utilizes DNSe sound engine | MP3 played | WMA played | WAV unplayable | OGG played | FLAC unplayable | AAC unplayable | DivX unplayable | Xvid unplayable | MPEG4 unplayable | H\.264 unplayable | WMV unplayable | Accepts JPG images plus TXT text files | FM Tuner only on version F | RDS unavailable | Voice record on version F only | Lacks MicroSD card slot | Lacks Bluetooth connectivity | Games unavailable | Speaker unavailable | (Compatible with MTP/UMS transfer protocols) |
Models by Country
USB mass storage device class#UMS JPG, TXT file formats supported No MicroSD slot or Bluetooth support USB mass storage device class (UMS) compatible| Model | Launch Year | Region | Available Colors | Storage Size | Screen Type | Input Method | Audio Technology | MP3 Support | WMA Support | WAV Support | OGG Support | FLAC Support | AAC Support | Divx Support | Xvid Support | MPEG4 Support | H.264 Support | WMV Support | Other Supported Formats | FM Radio | RDS Feature | Voice Memo Functionality | MicroSD Card Slot | Bluetooth Capability | Preloaded Games | Built-in Speaker | TV Tuner Included | Connectivity Type |
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| YP-CM3 | 2009 | China | Black, Pink | 4 GB | 3" color TFT LCD 400x240 pixels | Physical buttons (tactile) | DNSe 2.0 audio engine | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | RM/RMVB, JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TXT files supported | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes (CMMB) | UMS |
| YP-E3 | 2007 | China | Black, White | 1, 2 GB options | 1" bicolor OLED display | Physical buttons (tactile) | DNSe audio technology | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | |||||||||||
| Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| YP-E5 | 2007 | Russia | Black | 1, 2 GB | 1.3" color TFT LCD 128x160 pixels | Touch-sensitive pad | SRS/WOW/3D sound enhancement | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | ||||||||||||
| Yes | No | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| YP-MB1 | 2009 | Korea | Black only | 8, 16, 32 GB capacities available | 3.3" color AMOLED screen 272x480 pixels resolution | Touchscreen interface | DNSe 3.0 audio engine
All major audio formats supported including MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC; video formats Divx, Xvid, MPEG4, H.264, WMV also supported; image formats JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF; text files TXT. | style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes | style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes | style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes | style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes | style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes | style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes | style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes | style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes | style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes | style="background:#9EFF9E;color:black;vertical-align:middle;text-align:center;" class="table-yes"|Yes | FM radio included | No RDS support | Voice recording available | MicroSD card slot present | Bluetooth 2.1+EDR enabled | Games included | Built-in speaker present | TV tuner available (T-DMB) | USB mass storage device class (UMS) connectivity | |
Yepp R Series
Launched in 2009 with the YP-R0 and YP-R1 models, the R series was later expanded by the YP-R2 in 2011. It is important to note that the YP-R2 follows the YP-R1 as its successor; however, the YP-R1 does not directly succeed the YP-R0. This naming sequence by Samsung may cause some confusion.
YP-R0
Main article: Samsung YP-R0
YP-R1
Main article: Samsung YP-R1
YP-S2
The YP-S2 is a compact MP3 player without a display screen. Its design resembles a smooth pebble and features tactile buttons located underneath its body.
YP-S3
Main article: Samsung YP-S3 The S3 model features a rounded-edge design akin to the YP-T9 but incorporates a touchpad similar to that of the YP-T10. Unlike the YP-S5 model, video playback is limited exclusively to Samsung's proprietary .svi format.
YP-S5
This MP4 player is available in 2, 4, or 8 GB storage options and features an integrated slide-out stereo speaker. The S5 is compatible with MPEG4, JPEG, MP3, AAC, and WMA formats. It also includes Bluetooth functionality.
YP-Q1 Diamond
An updated variant of the T10 model, the YP-Q1 Diamond offers a 2.4-inch display but lacks Bluetooth connectivity.
YP-Q2
Equipped with a 2.4-inch screen featuring a 320×240 resolution, Samsung advertises up to 50 hours of battery life for this model; however, actual usage typically amounts to around 25 hours. The Q2 blends characteristics from both the Q1 and S3 models, combining the Q1’s display and features with the S3’s touchpad design. Its menu incorporates colored icons inspired by the Samsung P3 interface. Released in April 2009, the Q2 was available in 8 and 16 GB versions.
YP-P2
The P2 is a flash-based portable media player equipped with a touchscreen, Bluetooth 2.0, FM radio, e-book reader functionality, and video playback supporting MP4 and WMV formats.
Available in white, red, and black finishes, the YP-P2 comes in storage capacities of 2, 4, 8, and 16 GB.
Notable features include compatibility with Bluetooth stereo headphones supporting multiple simultaneous connections, as well as Bluetooth phone integration that allows users to handle calls using their stereo headphones alongside the player’s built-in microphone. The device also facilitates file transfers via Bluetooth. Additionally, its drag-and-drop interface simplifies music management by enabling straightforward media uploads.
YP-P3
Launched in May 2009 as the successor to the P2, the YP-P3 was offered in 8, 16, and 32 GB capacities. It introduced haptic feedback and customizable menus featuring multiple pages and widgets. Video playback capabilities expanded to include additional codecs such as DIVX within AVI containers alongside H.264 support. Firmware updates—most notably version 2.18 and later 2.22—enabled support for display resolutions up to 800×600.
Compared to its predecessor, the P3 boasts enhanced build quality with an aluminum back panel that resists scratches significantly better than the P2’s painted metal rear. Its glass screen is also highly scratch-resistant; testing demonstrated that even a knife could not damage it. However, some units have been reported to arrive defective, so caution is advised when purchasing this model.
Yepp U Series
The Yepp U series is a well-known lineup of USB stick-style MP3 players that began with the YP-U1 in 2005. The latest release in this series was the YP-U7 in 2012. All models share a compact USB key design featuring a 1-inch screen with a resolution of 128×64 pixels. They support playback of MP3, WMA, and OGG audio files, although codec compatibility varies among certain devices within the series.
YP-K3
Serving as the follow-up to the YP-K5, the YP-K3 closely resembles its predecessor but omits built-in speakers and features a slimmer profile at just 0.28 inches thick. It is offered in capacities of 1 GB*, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB. Available in black, red, and lime colors, the device retains the same 1.8-inch full-color OLED LCD screen with blue backlighting and dot-style pixels as seen on the K5. Samsung specifies a battery life of up to 25 hours. The touch-sensitive pad enables navigation in all four directions to access every function of the player. Positioned at the bottom is a 24-pin connector, identical to the charging dock used for certain mobile phones. Audio output is provided through a standard 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack. Samsung’s Korean website offers firmware updates that enable USB Mass Storage (UMS) mode connectivity and add support for Ogg Vorbis audio files as well as text file viewing.
Samsung Korea markets this latest iteration of their audio player line as the K3 "COLOR," available in several color options (*the 1 GB model was specifically produced for Argos in the UK).
YP-K5
This flash memory MP3 player includes external speakers attached directly to the unit, touch-sensitive control buttons, an FM radio tuner, and an OLED display capable of showing JPEG images. It comes in memory sizes of 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB and operates using MTP. The YP-K5 was succeeded in 2007 by the more compact YP-S5.
YP-T08
Released exclusively in China, the Samsung YP-T08 mirrors the design and features of the T10 model but boasts extended battery life and introduces a redesigned user interface that replaces the Sammy character.
YP-T10
The Samsung T10 is a flash-based portable media player within the Yepp lineup (model YP-T10), manufactured and developed by Samsung Electronics. Offered in storage capacities of 2, 4, and 8 GB, this newest member of the T series replaces the T9’s control scheme with one inspired by the K3.
Equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, the T10 supports wireless headsets. Starting with firmware version 2.00, it gained functionality for exchanging files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, including mobile phones—enabling users to use the T10 as a remote handset for calls. The latest firmware release (version 3.06) introduced ten additional themes (excluding Best Buy editions), enhanced Bluetooth capabilities, and added gaming features.
YP-T9
This flash memory MP3 player offers a broad range of features such as an FM radio, simple Flash games, text file viewing, video playback, image display, as well as recording via its built-in microphone or FM radio tuner. Compatible with WMA, OGG, and MP3 audio formats, it is available in 2, 4, and 8 GB variants. Although its size is comparable to that of the first-generation iPod nano, it boasts a larger display measuring 1.8 inches diagonally. The device’s firmware is based on a Unix-like operating system (VxWorks) and utilizes Flash technology for animations. The international version (non-US YP-T9B) was among the earliest digital audio players to include Bluetooth functionality.
Earlier versions experienced lengthy delays during file transfers using Samsung’s media studio software; this issue has been resolved with updated firmware (version 1.23 WA). Unlike several other Samsung digital audio players, the YP-T9 incorporates a proprietary processor designed by Samsung—the SA58700X (ARM 940T running at 200 MHz) coupled with an integrated audio codec.
Bluetooth support allows pairing with mobile phones to answer or initiate calls directly through the device. The audio player supports multiple bookmarks for easy navigation back to specific points within tracks. Additionally, playback speed can be adjusted without affecting pitch quality.
YP-T8
The Samsung YP-T8 is a type of portable digital media device that weighs slightly less than 2 ounces. It features an FM tuner with recording functionality, as well as the ability to record voice and radio broadcasts. Powered by an integrated lithium-ion battery, it offers up to 20 hours of continuous playback. This player delivers a 3D audio experience and holds the Microsoft PlaysForSure certification. Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, and ASF. Additionally, it supports video playback and gaming functions. Videos must be converted to MPEG-4 format using the included software, which is compatible only with the Microsoft Windows platform. The device also allows users to store and view images in JPEG format and read text files in TXT format. A distinctive feature of the YP-T8 is its support for USB Hosting, a rarity among portable audio players.
This model is offered in three storage capacities: 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB.
File transfers utilize the Media Transfer Protocol, with the YP-T8 automatically detecting all playable content upon connection.
YP-T6
Measuring 22 mm by 55 mm by 23 mm and weighing 30 g without its battery, the YP-T6 comes in 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB options. It is equipped with a compact three-line LCD display. Audio playback supports formats such as MP3, Ogg Vorbis, ASF, and WMA. Voice recordings can be made via the built-in microphone in MP3 format, with bit rates ranging from 32 kbit/s to 128 kbit/s. The device incorporates SRS WOW HD technology for enhanced sound quality. It operates on a single AAA battery, which provides up to 20 hours of usage according to the manufacturer. Certain regional versions also include an FM tuner.
The player employs UMS with USB 2.0 compatibility for file transfers. Once disconnected from a computer, it automatically scans for all playable files.
YP-T5
The YP-T5 is a flash-memory digital audio player compatible with MP3, WMA, including Secure WMA (DRM), and supports recording in both WMA and MP3 formats. It features the SRS WOW HD sound enhancement and includes an FM tuner. The backlight color is customizable, while most controls are managed via a jog dial that has its own blue backlight. Weighing 30 grams, it runs on a single AAA battery that delivers approximately 12 hours of continuous playback. Storage options for this model are available at 128 MB and 256 MB.
YP-F1
The YP-F1[5] is a flash-based digital audio player designed as a necklace-style pendant featuring an LCD screen. Its faceplate is interchangeable, offering multiple color choices. Earlier versions displayed the YEPP logo on the front plate, while later models featured only the SAMSUNG branding. Available storage capacities include 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB, though the smallest capacity (128 MB) was not released in the United States market. The device connects to computers via USB for charging its lithium-polymer battery—rated for about 10 hours of use—and for transferring files. Supported audio formats encompass MP3, WMA (including DRM-protected WMA), WAV, ASF, and Ogg Vorbis. It also includes an FM receiver capable of recording broadcasts as well as voice recording functionality. Its dimensions are approximately 1.14 inches by 2.5 inches by 0.6 inches.
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YP-F1 black faceplate
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YP-F1 red faceplate
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YP-F1 glossy purple faceplate
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YP-F1 specification engraving
YP-Z5(F)
The Z5(F) is a flash memory digital audio device developed by Samsung Electronics. Its user interface, featuring transparency effects, was created by Paul Mercer's design firm, Iventor. Mercer is also known for founding Pixo, the company behind the operating system used in the iPod. Compared to the Z5, the Z5F includes additional functionalities such as an FM radio and a voice recorder.
To mark the milestone of selling one million units, Samsung held an auction in Korea offering 10 gold-plated versions of the Z5F. This model also introduced a refreshed YEPP logo design.
Based on a firmware update timeline posted on the official YEPP site, the Z5(F) was slated to receive a text-file reading feature by 30 December 2006. However, this functionality was ultimately delivered in September 2007 with firmware version 2.51.
Although video playback support was anticipated for this player, it was not included in the initial release due to pending testing. Samsung planned to enable this feature through a subsequent firmware update.
YH-999 (YEPP Portable Media Center)
This device featured a 3.5-inch display and operated using the Portable Media Center interface.
YP-D1
The YP-D1 is a flash-based audio player offering up to 2 GB of storage capacity. It supports playback of WMA, MP3, and Ogg Vorbis formats. Video files can be viewed on its 1.8-inch TFT-LCD screen. The device is equipped with a 2-megapixel camera complete with flash and includes text file viewing capabilities along with USB host functionality. Its design closely resembles that of the Samsung YP-T8, differing primarily by including a camera instead of motion-sensing games.
YP-910
This model features a monochrome display and was originally produced for Napster, bearing branding from both Napster and Samsung. Weighing approximately 6 ounces and measuring roughly 4.25 by 2.5 by 0.75 inches, it fits comfortably into a shirt pocket, similar in size to many PDA devices. User controls are limited to basic functions.
The YP-910 provides a 20 GB hard drive and supports playback of MP3, WMA, and WMA-DRM files. However, its audio quality has been described as averageTemplate:Fix/category[citation needed]. It includes recording capabilities from its internal FM radio or line-in sources and features an integrated FM modulator. Battery life with the internal lithium-polymer battery can reach up to 10 hours but may be reduced depending on transmitter usage, volume levels, and high-bitrate audio files.
File transfers require installing a specialized version of Napster 2.0 software that contains necessary device drivers. Once set up, content management can be performed either through Napster or Windows Media Player. The device’s DRM restrictions tied it to Napster's system, preventing users from transferring purchased files back to another computer. Additionally, loading more than 4,000 tracks could corrupt the internal library, rendering much of the disk space unusableTemplate:Fix/category[citation needed].
YP-55
Launched in 2003, the YP-55 is a flash memory player distinguished by a rotating top control that manages Fast-Forward and Rewind functions while also serving as a safeguard against unintentional operation. This model was offered with internal storage options of 128 MB (YP-55H), 192 MB (YP-55I – exclusively marketed in Canada), 256 MB (YP-55V), and 512 MB (YP-55X). It includes recording capabilities for voice, radio, or line-in audio.
Its firmware can be updated and customized by users through various software tools to modify features such as button configurations and interface graphics. The most recent firmware release (version 7.300) introduces enhanced functionalities like playlist support and the ability to retain playback positions in up to four separate files simultaneously. This latter function improves usability for audiobooks by eliminating the need to manually locate where listening was paused. Early versions of the YP-55 were packaged with a gray fabric case, whereas later editions adopted a plastic case design that permits full access to all controls without opening the cover.
YP-60
Introduced in 2004, the YP-60 was among Samsung’s initial offerings tailored for sports enthusiasts. Encased in a black and orange rubberized plastic shell, this player incorporates fitness-related features including a heart-rate monitor, calorie tracking, and stopwatch functionality. Included accessories are a 2.5 mm adapter, sweat-resistant earphones, and an armband. The device employs a proprietary 2.5 mm headphone jack, supports line-in recording, and enables FM radio capture. It was released in two memory capacities: 128 MB (YP-60) and 256 MB (YP-60V).
YP-D40
This model was also marketed under the Creative brand as the inaugural Creative NOMAD device.
YP-35
A flash memory MP3 player available with either 64 MB (YP-35) or 128 MB (YP-35H) of storage, featuring a built-in voice recorder.
YH-J70
A substantial hard drive-based MP3 player offered in 20GB and 30GB variants. It delivers approximately 25 hours of audio playback and up to 5 hours of video viewing on a single charge. As one of the earliest video-capable MP3 players on the market, it preceded the release of the iPod Video by several months. Additional features include an FM radio tuner, text file viewer, video playback capability, USB host functionality, and five pre-installed games.
YP-300S/H
Debuting in 2002, the Samsung YP-300S MP3 player integrates 2X MP3 compression technology designed to optimize storage capacity on the device. Equipped with 64 MB of internal memory alongside a Smart Memory card slot for expandable storage options, it provides extended music playback hours. Key features encompass dual MP3 compression enabling file size reduction through included software, compatibility with MP3 and WMA formats, firmware upgrade support, backlit LCD display, and approximately 15 hours of battery life powered by two AAA batteries. The YP-300H variant offers identical specifications but doubles internal flash memory to 128 MB.
YP-E32/E64
Introduced in 1999, this flash memory audio device was available in two storage capacities: 32 MB and 64 MB (YP-E64). Its memory could be expanded using SmartMedia cards. The player supported MP3 playback, with file transfers initially conducted via a parallel cable, which was later upgraded to USB 1.0 connectivity. The unit featured a multi-line LCD display without backlighting, capable of showing three lines of text along with icons on the top row. The front panel was crafted from aluminium, while the rear casing and buttons were constructed from plastic. Additional functionalities included a voice recording feature, a phone book, and customizable EQ settings.
References
- ↑ The official webshop Archived 2013-06-22 at the Wayback Machine along with Samsung UCI Studio Archived 2012-08-27 at the Wayback Machine and the official blog have all been discontinued.
- ↑ Rockbox Target Status
- ↑ Also referred to as TicToc
- ↑ Known also as S Pebble in Asia/Europe; Muse in USA
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