Samsungís New Pocket-Sized Portable Media Center Puts A Library Of Movies, Music, And Pictures At Your Fingertips

20GB Multi-Format Device Supports MPEG, MPEG-2, MP3, WMA, WMV And JPEG; Combines Microsoft PMC Platform With A Digital Multi-Media Player

28-Jul-04

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. expands its YEPP Digital Audio Player line with the introduction of the most versatile model to date, the Samsung YH-999 Portable Media Center. The YH-999 Portable Media Center is handheld entertainment device that makes it easy to store and play recorded TV, movies, home videos, music and photos transferred from a PC with Windows XP. This pocket-sized unit takes convergence to a new level and makes playback a cinch whether listening with headphones or viewing via the 3.5-inch LCD screen. ìSamsung has built a strong reputation as a leader in portable digital audio, and this newest model, which plays both audio and video files, moves the bar even higher,î says Mark Farish, Digital Audio Marketing Manager for Samsung Electronics America. ìSamsungís YH-999 Portable Media Center is designed to allow consumers to carry 20GBs worth of their favorite movies, music and pictures in one easy-to-use, pocket sized Digital Multi Media Player. Samsung is very excited about employing Microsoftís new DRM technology, which offers the perfect marriage between legal content providers and portable media devices via one intuitive interface. This new technology finally enables consumers to enjoy music, movies and more through all-in-one products as Samsung's YH-999 Portable Media Center.îSamsungís YH-999 Portable Media Player offers consumers the latest in Digital Multimedia Player technology. Built on a Microsoft Platform, it supports Plays WMV, WMA, MP3, JPG and is compatible with MPEG, MPEG 2, MS-DVR (Media Center TV files), ASF, AVI, WAV, and MIDI files which can all be downloaded using the built-in USB 2.0 port. Users can also Use Windows Media Player to sync music libraries, recorded TV, video and pictures to the YH-999 Portable Media Center, and create custom play-lists. Other features include easy to use Windows Mobile software, simple controls and settings, Intuitive navigation and content book marking. Housed in a tiny 3.82-inch x 4.21-inch x .83-inch format and weighing 0.5 lbs., Samsungís YH-999 Portable Media Center comes equipped with a Li-ion rechargeable battery, charging cradle and composite A/V out. An IR remote controller and set of headphones are also included.The Samsung YH-999 will be available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide by September 2004 at an MSRP of $549.99. PC System Requirements: Pentium: 133MHz or higher; Windows XP; Available Hard Disk Space: 20 MB; CD-ROM Drive: Required; USB Port: 1.1/2.0; VGA Graphic: Required. Supplied accessories include earphones, remote control, USB 2.0 cable, power adapter, install disk, carrying case, user manual, audio/video out cable.Please visit www.samsungusa.com for more information.

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