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Samsung YP-S2 digital audio player hands-onBy Philip Berne, 23 April 2008
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We pick up Samsung's shiny new "Pebble" MP3 player, the YP-S2. Is it slick or should we skip it?

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Samsung YP-S2 Samsung's new YP-S2 player is simple, small and cheap, just like it should be. The player was very cool looking, and light enough in the hand that it could practically dangle off the headphone cord without slipping free. It's a great design effort, and anyone in the market for an iPod shuffle would probably do just as well looking at this device, as each are appropriately simple and lack a screen or advanced features. Of course, lanyard accessories and a mix of colors are sure to follow. Release: June 2008.
Pros: Very small and light. Cool, shiny design. Only $40 for a 1GB player, which isn't bad.
Cons: No screen or advanced features. Doesn't do much to trump the iPod shuffle, beyond price and design.
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This story is part of a special report: Samsung Touch of Color 2008.
Best MP3 players
Name Score Price Carrier
C
Apple iPod 80GB 86% $250
Samsung YP-T9 75% $175
Samsung YP-U3 70% $79
Samsung YP-S5 70% $170
Samsung YP-K3 68% $120
Samsung YP-K5 65% $170
Samsung YP-T10 64% $100
Apple iPod Shuffle (2G) 62% $79
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