It's clear that Samsung wants the YP-P2 to appeal to those who like the look
and feel of the iPod Touch but can’t justify the expense.
Instead, the
2GB
version of the P2 (it's available in 4GB and 8GB versions as well) sells for
£99, which is half the price of the entry-level Touch.
There’s no wireless network connectivity, but it is enabled for Bluetooth.
The P2's screen is half an inch smaller than the Touch's, but it’s equally
bright and sharp.
Although light at 86g, the P2 is solidly made thanks to its metal case. There
are three buttons along its edges: a play/pause button on the left side and
volume controls on the right which sit beneath the thumb and middle finger
respectively, meaning operation is easy.
The P2’s touchscreen is responsive without being oversensitive – it’s clear
that Samsung have thought about how to prevent accidental selections when using
the screen. It’s difficult to accidentally press the buttons through your
clothing when the hold switch isn’t activated, because you have to tap each menu
item twice to confirm the selection.
One of the most exciting features of the P2 is its Bluetooth capability. We
paired it with a set of wireless Bluetooth headphones (available for around
£50). Within minutes we were enjoying the benefits of wireless listening, and we
had no connection problems, unlike with many Bluetooth devices.
The P2’s Bluetooth facility can in theory be used to make and receive calls
while your mobile phone is in a bag or pocket. However, we were unable to get
this to work despite repeated attempts ending in repeated crashes.
Sound quality from the player is superb, provided you replace the supplied
earphones with a better pair. High notes are crisp without sounding harsh and
there is plenty of bass but it’s not overpowering.
The player supports MP3 and paid-for WMA files, but we would have liked to
have seen the ability to play MPEG4 video, which can only be played if first
converted using the supplied software. For video and as a Bluetooth device, it’s
average, but the YP-P2 is a great music player.
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