Samsung offers Nano-like flash player

Samsung this week announced yet another new ultra-slim, lightweight flash-memory player, which much like the SanDisk e200 series players noted earlier today, closely resembles the "look and feel" iPod nano. The YP-Z5 Music Jukebox works seamlessly with music subscription services, and features a long lasting rechargeable battery for up to 38 hours of continuous music playback. The 4GB flash player features 1.8-inch LCD screen, a slim, durable body, and support for Microsoft Plays For Sure Audio Download and Subscription with support for MTV's Urge, Napster, Rhapsody, and Yahoo. The player is made from durable aluminum, which it says will prevent scratches and smudges. The "slim photo jukebox" weighs only 2 ounces and features a touchpad interface. Although it does not support video, users can view photographs and album art with dynamic effects as well as perform pan and zoom functions on digital photos. The YP-Z5 supports JPEG, OGG, MP3, and WMA; it will ship both silver and black in February for $250.

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