Samsung to launch U3 music player with RDS this month
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is about to launch a digital music player with an FM radio receiver that supports the RDS (radio data system) data broadcasting system used on many radio stations in Europe.Martyn Williams
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is about to launch a digital music player with an FM radio receiver that supports the RDS (radio data system) data broadcasting system used on many radio stations in Europe.
The U3 is about the same size as a pack of chewing gum and has its own USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector, so doesn't need a cable to connect to a PC. It will be available in black, white, blue, pink and green, and in three capacities: 1G byte, 2G bytes and 4G bytes.
Support for RDS means the player can capture and display information about the radio station on its 4-line OLED (organic light-emitting diode) screen. The device can also play MP3, Windows Media Audio, Ogg Vorbis and ASF audio files.
The players will be available globally later this month and the 1G-, 2G- and 4G-byte models will cost US$79, $99 and $149 respectively. Samsung said the internal rechargeable battery will provide up to 15 hours' playing time.
The devices measure 25 millimeters by 80 mm by 11 mm and weigh 23 grams.