Typical price: £150
What is it: Feature-packed touchscreen media player
What we think: With fantastic audio, video and photo performance, it's a great device
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 16 April 2009
Tags: lag, customisable interface, recording, touchscreen, A2DP
We like:
Sleek, sturdy design; gorgeous full-colour touchscreen; fun interface; includes a host of features; supports a wide variety of audio formats
We don't like:
Interface may take some getting used to; no Wi-Fi; podcast support is inelegant
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung YP-P3 is an excellent multimedia device that packs a grand amount of features into an impressively compact package with one of the best screens available. It also sounds superb, making this a top contender for audio enthusiasts
Full review:
Touchscreen MP3 players and portable media players are all the rage, and it's no wonder: the migration of controls to the display of a device makes it possible to dedicate most of a player's surface area to the screen. Thus, you can have larger screens on smaller gadgets. The Apple iPod touch is testament to the potential success of this set-up, and Samsung's first foray into this arena, the YP-P2, was no slouch, either, drawing praise from critics and consumers alike. Continue Reading...
Samsung YP-P3 History
18 Dec 2008 in Crave
Samsung YP-P3: Music, haptics, capacitive plastics
Samsung's latest MP3 player just hit Korea -- with high quality audio and video support, plus a whopping touch-sensitive screen, you've every reason to be interested
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