There's a slight lag before the cursor starts scrolling, and if you press too hard or softly, nothing happens. Once the proper item is highlighted, you click the middle of the touch pad to select it. On the lower half of the Samsung YP-Z5 sits a square touch-sensitive control that requires you to lay a fingertip gently on the top half for scrolling up or the lower half for scrolling down. In addition, the screen is bigger than the 1.5-inch Nano's. It's nearly as tiny at 3.5 by 1.6 by 0.45 inches (the 4GB version is 0.48 inch) and a mere 1.8 ounces. Although the YP-Z5 is much thicker, in fact, than the iPod Nano, your pocket will scarcely know the difference. It has a modular design-two sides are joined by a metal collar that wraps around the circumference of the device. It comes in two different tones of silver, with a 1.8-inch color screen for navigating menus and viewing photos there's also a black model. First, we must point out that the Samsung YP-Z5, available in 2GB ($200) or 4GB ($250), is a good-looking piece of gear. The YP-Z5 sounds great and boasts excellent battery life, and its physical design and its innovative GUI have their advantages, though there is a learning curve for the inconsistent touch pad. The YP-Z5's main selling point is the same as the Nano's: a thin, compact profile that doesn't compromise on features. Now that we have it in hand, we can say that although it's not perfect, it warrants consideration as an alternative to the iPod Nano. We've been waiting to see whether the flash-based Samsung YP-Z5 deserves all the hype it received before its release.
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