Samsung K5

Friday, January 12th 2007 - 03:05 CET - Comments: 0

S amsung Electronics offers a unique model, with all the features of the Samsung K3 model and the addition of built-in slide-out speakers, the Samsung K5 Digital Audio Player, also a CES 2007 Innovations Award Honoree. "Samsung is always looking to offer consumers portable digital audio products that not only break new ground in performance, but also in overall design and appearance," said Dongsoo Jun, Senior Vice President & General Manager of the Digital AV Division, Digital Media Business, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. "The Samsung K5 MP3 player shares a similar design and interface, but also have their own uniqueness, each designed with a different consumer in mind."

 

Samsung K5 digital audio player - Speakers
The Samsung K5 MP3 player takes the same interface and features of the K3 model and adds built-in slide-out speakers. Most MP3 players are a solitary experience. Either you plug in ear buds or you have to lug around bulky, external speakers in order for anyone else to hear. The Samsung K5 model offers small clear speakers built right into the sleek, compact device that easily slide out with a push of the thumb. Now consumers can entertain guests with a big sound out of a small package.

Samsung K5 - Navigation
The K5 MP3 player is able to stably sit on a flat surface providing the ultimate portable shareable scenario, great for travelers and hotel room entertaining. For on-the-go users, the K5 unit still offers them the option of listening to their music privately with a set of bass rich snug fitting ear buds. The Samsung K5 player offers consumers a simple to use menu and navigation system and add features such as a JPEG viewer to create personalized slideshows set to music and a built-in FM radio tuner. The K5 model, thanks to its built-in slide-out speakers also has an alarm clock function, which makes it the perfect companion for travelers who wish to wake up to their favorite tune.

Samsung K5 music player - Availability and Price
The K5 player supports a variety of music subscription services including popular services such as Napster, Rhapsody and Yahoo! In addition, the Samsung K5 model supports MP3, WMA, DRM10 and JPEG formats giving consumers the freedom to listen to music the way they want to. The K5 model offers up to a hearty 30 hours of battery life using the earphones, or six hours in speaker mode. The Samsung K5 MP3 Player is available now at MSRPs of $149.99 (1GB) $179.99 (2GB) and $229.99 (4GB) (U.S. Market).