Typical price: £109
What is it: Flash-based MP3 & video player with Bluetooth
What we think: Good looking and affordable but seriously hindered by its lack of supported formats
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 November 2007
Tags: samsung, stereo, sound effects, bass
We like:
Sound quality; design; price; Bluetooth capabilities; large screen; high-quality video; easy to use; podcast support; drag and drop functionality
We don't like:
Very few audio and video formats supported; bundled video conversion software is rubbish; no Audible support
You might also need:
Better earphones
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung YP-P2 is a well-designed player and distinctly affordable for what it does. The only problem is that what it does just isn't as impressive as it could be. It sounds great and it's easy to use, but the lack of support for audio and video formats seriously hinders just how attractive an alternative this is to players from Cowon and Apple
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