Samsung YP-Z5Z 1GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Difficult-to-use controls mar an otherwise solid flash-based digital audio player.

Review summary: Let's check how this player compares to many known MP3 players available in the market....

Pros: 2 GB, Good sound quality, Great build, Good screen, Good interface, Neat navigation, USB 2.0, Picture slideshow, Custom backgrounds, Excellent battery life.

Cons: Custom USB connector, No voice recorder, No FM receiver, No video playback, Slightly expensive.

Verdict: The Samsung YP-Z5Q retails for Rs.11,490 but is available for around 8.5 to 9K on the street with a one-year-warranty. Now considering the player lacks features which should actually be default (at least in the Indian market) like voice recording and ...

Review summary: The YP-Z5F is a decent improvement over the YP-Z5. With a price tag that is similar to the iPod nano, it is definitely worth the dough especially since it has more features and looks just as good.

Pros: Elegant design ; brilliant screen ; killer battery life ; organic UI

Cons: Proprietary cable ; below-average file transfer rate

Verdict: While it's marketed as thin, the YP-Z5F doesn't measure up in the anorexic stakes when staked against the waif-ish iPod nano. It's too solidly built, but that's more of a good thing. No worries of breaking it, for example

Review summary: Stylish, but lacking some sound punch , the Samsung YP-Z5 is an aesthetically pleasing choice for those looking to get envious looks from iPod users.

Verdict: The YP-Z5 I tried out has a black face (it is available in silveras well) with a nice solid looking chrome frame. You really do getthe feeling from this player that it's well built. It's light, butstill has enough heft to it that you feel secure in ...

Review summary: Samsung's latest miniature MP3 player offers standard music and photo capabilities. It's also PlaysForSure subscription compatible and includes an impressive 30 hours of battery life. But is it ready to dethrone Apple's nano?

Verdict: The Samsung YP-Z5 offers good sound and excellent battery life. Unfortunately, it's controls are difficult to use and take some getting used to (unlike Apple's Click Wheel).