Photos: Samsung YP-T9

We love the five-way control pad on the front of the device--especially that indented center Select button.

Despite a few minor issues, the stylish Samsung YP-T9 is a no-brainer: it's easy to use, it's packed with features, and it sounds fantastic. What more could you ask?

The YP-T9 has a built-in mic for recording voice and a standard headphone jack for listening through your favorite pair of 'phones. The bottom of the device houses a proprietary (unfortunately) USB port--don't lose that cable!

The YP-T9 will fit in just about any pocket or compartment.

The YP-T9 isn't quite as thin as the iPod Nano, but it's thin enough for us. This side houses the Menu, Back, Record, and Play/Pause/Power buttons. Some are easier to activate than others.

Who wouldn't want to be seen toting this beauty around town?

It's not the most compact player we've ever seen, but that's a good thing.

The YP-T9 has a fantastic color screen for viewing photos and videos, both of which look great on the player.

The Samsung YP-T9 is smaller--and dare we say sleeker--than the iPod Nano.