Samsung YP-Z5Z 1GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The YP-Z5 from Samsung offers a similar chassis, storage capacity and price tag to the iPod nano. So what makes it stand out? Plenty.

Verdict: This is a strong attempt at cracking the mid-capacity portable audio player market from Samsung. It won't win any prizes for design originality, but there's no denying that the YP-Z5 looks and feels great. It's a pleasure to use and has a trump card - ...

Review summary: Samsung's YP-Z5, their new ultra slim, shiny, flash-based music player looks quite slick with the black glossy surface with a shiny metal border, bu...

Review summary: Can Samsung's latest MP3 player win us over? We take a closer look

Pros: Screen size, menu system, battery life

Cons: Controls, no FM radio, no on-the-fly playlists

Verdict: 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

Review summary: Those looking for 2GB and 4GB portable music players now have something new to add to their list of possibilities: Samsung's YP-Z5. Available in silver and black, the 2GB player will cost you around £130, the ...

Verdict: The YP-Z5 produces good quality sound, and it is great that it can be used with a simple drag and drop system to get music and picture files across. Setting up for a few days away from home is incredibly easy. But that control system is painful, and ...

Review summary: Samsung opens the iPod hunting season armed with a mean looking nano killer

Cons: One area where is just impossible for other companies to compete with Apple's excellent design and wealth of patented technologies is in navigation.