T3.com Updated: 2011-10-04 04:33:57
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On paper, this player trounces Apples iPod nano. It boasts a whopping 35 hours battery life, compared to the nanos meagre 14 and a larger screen (1.8-inches versus 1.5) for the same price. But if the iPods taught us one thing, its that you cant...
Great controls, Very good sound, Large screen, Good battery life...
Pictures look pixellated, Its fatter than the nano...
If youre not put off by its rather less iconic looks, this is a viable alternative to Apples nano.
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The YP-Z5 from Samsung offers a similar-looking chassis to the iPod nano, the same storage-capacity flavours and a price tag thats not a million away from its Apple rival. So what makes it stand out? Plenty. But first, the worries. Initially, the Y...
This is a strong attempt at cracking the mid-capacity portable audio player market from Samsung. It wont win any prizes for design originality, but theres no denying that the YP-Z5 looks and feels great. Its a pleasure to use and has a trump card &ndash...
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webuser.co.uk Updated: 2011-10-04 04:34:04
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Samsungs latest MP3 player has all the hallmarks of an Apple iPod Nano clone... more...
The similarity between the YP-Z5 and the Nano is something of a double-edged sword for Samsung. By being so clearly inspired by the Apple it appears to be a catch-up product, despite its better battery life and sturdier casing. With Apples development...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2011-10-04 04:34:06
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very slim 2GB or 4GB MP3 player: Those looking for 2GB and 4GB portable music players now have something new to add to their list of possibilities: Samsungs YP-Z5. Available in silver and black, the 2GB player will cost you around 130, the...
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While the Samsung YP-Z5 will appeal in its design and interface, we would recommend having a play in the shop first before you dive right in...
Screen size, menu system, battery life...
Controls, no FM radio, no on-the-fly playlists...
While the Samsung YP-Z5 will appeal in its design and interface, we would recommend having a play in the shop first before you dive right in...
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There's no doubt Samsung has its eye on the hugely popular iPod Nano, and the YP-Z5 is its boldest attempt to woo consumers away from the Apple product. The Z5 is roughly the same size as a Nano; has a similar storage capacity and feature list; has a c...
Samsung's YP-Z5 is a decent MP3 player that's let down by the need the company feels to match Apple's formula as closely as possible. The Z5 has a good-looking screen and a stylish UI. It plays music well. The battery life is very impressive. The Z5's...
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Clearly, the YP-Z5 is intended as an iPod nano competitor. The portable digital music player is about the same size as the nano (slightly shorter, but much thicker and marginally wider), is also flash-memory based and has the same 1...
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The YP-Z5QB is Samsungs rather belated response to Apples ever popular iPod nano. Its almost the same size as Apples device (albeit 5mm thicker) and has 2GB of flash memory built in, which is enough for around 40 albums. The screens a little bi...
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Is it a bird? Is it a Nano? Is it even an MP3 palyer? Well, no, no, yes are the answers. Youve go to admit, you can see where the design inspiration came from.All hail King SamsungThe distinguishing factors, though, are the larger screen – 1.8in com...
Useful 35-hour battery life. Slim player slots in pocket nicely.
Control system is hard work. Screen is dull and grainy. Does a bad imitation of the iPod.
The below-par controls and screen spoil an otherwise excellent performer...
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theglobeandmail.com Updated: 2014-04-10 02:29:34
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Theres an ideal size for every mobile gadget, be it a cellphone, portable game console, or PDA. Too big and its a hassle to lug around, too small and it becomes difficult to use. Related to this article Latest Comments Start a conversation on this...
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futurelooks.com Updated: 2011-10-04 04:33:49
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Oh my, how complicated the MP3 player market has become! Manufacturers are trying as hard as they can (for various reasons) to stray away from the name “MP3 Player”, opting to call their devices “Portable Media Players” instead. Ev...
Sleek, attractive design, Stylishbutsimple navigation, Easy to interface with computer, Robust build quality, Reasonable sound quality, Long battery life...
A/C adapter not included, Only compatible with Windows XP, Tricky touch screen “buttons”, Large Earbuds may not fit everyone...
Yes, even in the ever-complicated world of Portable Media Players, things can still be simple. Samsung doesn’t do much to break the mould of what works in the MP3 player market, but they don’t stray away from what works either. A simple-but-el...
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Accelenation.com Updated: 2011-10-04 04:33:50
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Samsung has been quite active lately on the DAP (Digital Audio Player) front, with new designs being introduced much more quickly than we have been seeing from Apple. The YP-Z5 was introduced right after Apples iPod Nano, which uses Samsungs Flash m...
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Laptopmag.com Updated: 2011-10-04 04:33:52
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Samsungs 1.8-ounce YP-Z5 maybe be the perfect player for those who dont think the words “sexy” and “MP3 player” should be uttered in the same sentence. A metallic frame surrounds the devices edge, which makes the YP-Z5 noticeably t...
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Theres an ideal size for every mobile gadget, be it a cellphone, portable game console, or PDA. Too big and its a hassle to lug around, too small and it becomes difficult to use. Related to this article Latest Comments Start a conversation on this...
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Samsung has been in the media player business as long as most companies. Along the way theyve made some great products and some not so great products. Today we are looking at the YP-Z5 Digital Media Player. This unit has a color screen and can dis...
Quality metal construction, Clear, easy to read LCD, Displays your photos, Easy to use & good controls.
Maximum functionality available under Windows XP SP1 or higher only.
The YP-Z5 is a great MP3 player. Priced at $169 CDN for the 1GB unit and all the way up to $279 CDN for the 4GB unit puts it into the same price range as the iPod nano. The question is do you want to have iTunes installed or WMP10? At least with th...
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Flash memory based music players are everywhere and if you are looking for a player, then you've got plenty to choose from. But Apple has ‘mindshare'. Its nano and iPod brands seem to have become generic terms for players (the shuffle is not so lucky), an...
Overall, the YP-Z5 succeeds because it produces very good quality sound output, has a lovely screen, and you can drag and drop music and picture files from your PC. Its long battery life is the icing on what is already a very nice looking cake indeed. But...
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everythingusb.com Updated: 2011-10-04 04:34:16
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Review VerdictBesides the missing features that should be in a $250 player, the pain-in-the-arse controls of the YP-Z5 are enough of a reason to not buy this. The Good & BadCompact Clean looks & sound Bright screen Excellent battery life Terrible contr...
Compact, Clean looks & sound, Bright screen, Excellent battery life...
Terrible controls, Tons of missing features at price point, No removable battery pack...
Besides the missing features that should be in a $250 player, the pain-in-the-arse controls of the YP-Z5 are enough of a reason to not buy this...
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The Samsung Yepp YP-Z5 is part of the opening salvo from the non-Apple high-capacity flash player camp. This is no iPod nano-killer, but it does have some advantages, including better battery life, a bigger screen, and better photo-viewing capabiliti...
Very good battery life. Large screen. Good photo-viewing features. PlaysForSure-compatible.
A bit thick. No on-the-fly playlists. No lossless support. No recording or FM tuner. Not UMS-compliant. Controls could be slightly more precise.
The Z5 offers long battery life and good photo-viewing capabilities. It may be the first PlaysForSure-compatible 4GB flash player, but its still no iPod nano-killer...
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anythingbutipod.com Updated: 2011-10-04 04:34:24
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TheYP-Z5 is Samsung?s new line of flash based MP3 players reaching microdrive-sized storage of 2GB and 4GB capacities. Samsung decided to go head to head with Apple, pricing the YP-Z5 along side the iPod Nano at $200 and $250 respectively. In the past...
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mp3.com Updated: 2011-10-04 04:34:26
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The PlaysForSure Samsung YP-Z5 outputs clean and punchy sound and wont hog a bunch of real estate in your pocket. Its relatively large, bright color screen is great for viewing photos and navigating well-designed menus. We also like its solid aluminum...
The PlaysForSure Samsung YP-Z5 outputs clean and punchy sound and wont hog a bunch of real estate in your pocket. Its relatively large, bright color screen is great for viewing photos and navigating well-designed menus. We also like its solid aluminum...
The Samsung YP-Z5s touch pad, due to its varying degrees of sensitivity, can be difficult to deal with, especially when scrolling through menus. The Z5 also lacks some extra features, such as an FM tuner, audio recording, PIM functions, and on-the-go...
If youre looking for a tiny, well-built, color-screen MP3 player with excellent sound, the Samsung YP-Z5 is a great choice. Just make sure that youre comfortable with the touch-pad controller before you buy.
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Is it a bird? Is it a Nano? Is it even an MP3 palyer? Well, no, no, yes are the answers. Youve go to admit, you can see where the design inspiration came from.All hail King SamsungThe distinguishing factors, though, are the larger screen – 1.8in com...
Useful 35-hour battery life. Slim player slots in pocket nicely.
Control system is hard work. Screen is dull and grainy. Does a bad imitation of the iPod.
The below-par controls and screen spoil an otherwise excellent performer...
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