Samsung Introduces New Pocket-Sized Portable Media Center

September 2004 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc., an award-winning innovator in the digital audio arena, 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 - so you can enjoy to your favorite entertainment anytime and anywhere you want. This pocket-sized powerhouse takes convergence to a new level and makes playback a cinch whether listening with headphones, viewing via the 3.5” LCD screen or using the A/V out. The YH-999 will be on display at the Samsung booth – #285 – in the Main Hall of the Indiana Convention Center at CEDIA in Indianapolis from September 10th –12th.

“Samsung 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,” says Mark Farish, Digital Audio Marketing Manager for Samsung Electronics America. “Samsung’s 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 Microsoft’s 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.”

Samsung’s YH-999 Portable Media Player offers consumers the latest in Digital Multimedia Player technology. Built on a Microsoft Platform, it supports 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”” x 4.21” x .83” format and weighing a svelte 1/2 lbs., Samsung’s 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: 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.

SOURCE SAMSUNG Electronics