Top 5 straight-to-USB MP3 players
Unless you carry the necessary cables everywhere, most MP3 players cannot be charged anytime, anywhere. It's the same if you use your player as a portable storage--you just got to have that mini-USB cable handy.
That's not a problem for these MP3 players as they have a USB plug built into them. So wherever there is a computer with a free USB port, you can charge the internal battery (if it uses one) or copy files without hassle.
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Samsung YP-U2 (2GB)
CNET Asia rating: 7.7 out of 10
The good: Supercompact with a convenient plug-in USB design; legible LCD; an intuitive interface; extensive set of equalizer and DSP sound settings; impressive sound quality.
The bad: So-so battery life; subpar voice-recording quality; audible clicks when starting or stopping a song; does not ship with a lanyard or an armband.
The bottom line: Despite some minor issues, the simple but feature-friendly YP-U2 from Samsung will be a hot seller, thanks to a sweet price and great overall sound quality. It's a good choice for budget-minded users looking for their first MP3 player.
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Sony NW-E016 (4GB)
| Player Type | Portable Audio Player | | Weight | 29 g | | Dimensions | 82.9 x 22.4 x 13.6 mm | | Interface | USB 2.0 | | Storage type | Flash | | Capacity | 4 GB | | Supported audio formats | AAC, ATRAC, MP3, WMA | | Rated battery life (audio) | 30 hours |
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SanDisk Sansa Express (1GB)
CNET Asia rating: 6.7 out of 10
The good: Features a handy plug-and-play design; inexpensive; offers several desirable extras such as an FM tuner, support for protected WMAs; microSD expansion slot.
The bad: Screen is tiny and capable of displaying only two colors; no album art or photo support.
The bottom line: The SanDisk Sansa Express is a solid choice for those who need an ultraconvenient MP3 player with a decent smattering of features.
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Creative MuVo V100 (2GB)
| Player Type | Portable Audio Player | | Weight | 33 g | | Dimensions | 74.5 x 36.5 x 15 mm | | Interface | USB 2.0 | | Storage type | Flash | | Capacity | 2 GB | | Supported audio formats | MP3, WMA | | Rated battery life (audio) | 18 hours |
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MSI P100 (2GB)
| Player Type | Portable Audio Player | | Weight | 30 g | | Dimensions | 85 x 32 x 21 mm | | Interface | USB 1.1, USB 2.0 | | Storage type | Flash | | Capacity | 2 GB | | Supported audio formats | MP3, WMA |
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