Initially it looks like it share some similarity with the Nano, but the YP-Z5AB has a completely orginal design. The YP-Z5AB has a very metallic look, and it feel tough rather than Nano's featureless design, which make it feel like a bar of soap, slip off from your hand at any moment and it will shatter on the ground. The YP-Z5AB uses the sensitive touch pad rather than scroll wheel but can be really fastrating to get a hand on it. It's nice to see the YP-Z5AB has FM tuner included which iPod has it sold SEPARATELY. The YP-Z5AB also has the background image function, but the image zoom function is impractical. Luckily for the sound quality, it is crystal clear, and the screen resolution is pretty sharp. The only let down is it's lack of assorted colors compared to iPod Nano. Samsung uses a software to synchronize with the music player, just like Apple did for their iPods. The program is very user friendly, with it's click and drag function.

My conclusion will give it an "excellent" rating because of it's strong and lasting feeling compared to iPod Nano's delicate look.

Samsung YP-Z5AB package box.

Left: Samsung YP-Z5AB, Center: Apple G5 iPod Video, Right Apple G1 iPod Shuffle.

Both Samsung and Apple uses the small slim box design for storage and packaging material saving.

Slim and light weight design, about the size of Apple iPod Nano.