should i get the samsung p2 or the new ipod nano ?

Samsung is not bad, but Ipod is better in my opinion. you are saying that Samsung has a touch screen? Why don't you go for iPod touch then? It is a great MP3 player with a big screen and lots of applications. Worth having a look in my opinion.

Martin

I wanted a video player that was easy to use with UnBox and other video sites other than iTunes (I have owned a 3G 40G and own a 4G 30G video and 3G Nano 4GB). Here are my initial thoughts:

Fast charging via USB

Easy to use Samsung proprietary software for music, video and RSS feeds

Nice User Interface with Touch Screen, bright colors

File transfer from UnBox a breeze, recognized immediately, very fast file transfer vs. IPOD

Easy interface to add, update and load RSS feeds

Drag and drop computer files for music and video

Syncing is much easier than an IPOD, does not sync all of your files to obtain new files to load

Updated firmware was fast and easy (Bluetooth upgrade)

Great sound quality and form factor

Cost per MB more affordable than an IPOD

Love it so far after 1.5 hours of use; will update once I have it for a week or two.

WORTH considering, like the fact that it does not require quirky Windows Media Player

Purchased for $200, which was a bargain vs. the 4G IPOD Nano

Considered the Creative Vision and Archos; Archos was more than I needed as I just wanted to plug and play and take this on a plane. :)

Samsung YP-P2JCB P2 8 GB Touchscreen Bluetooth Portable Media Player

The 8GB YP-P2 MP3 is the first Samsung MP3 widescreen (16x9) video player with an optimized touchscreen user interface. It will also offer Bluetooth capability. The P2 comes ready to pair with stereo Bluetooth 2.0 headphones and speaker systems to provide high quality wireless listening.The P2 plays MPEG4 and WMV9 video files in 16:9 DVD friendly format. Samsung Multimedia Software included with the P2 transcodes the video on the computer before transferring to the P2, so videos on the P2 play at the optimal frame size/rate with minimal effort from the user. P2 will also playback at up to 30 frames per second, twice the category average!Bluetooth is a wireless standard which will enable the P2 to pair with other Bluetooth 2.0 devices. The range of the Bluetooth connection is 32.8 feet. P2 comes ready to pair with stereo Bluetooth 2.0 headphones and speaker systems to provide high quality wireless listening.The touchscreen interface named EmoTrue goes beyond just tapping the screen. Users can swipe a finger across the screen for functions like fast forward or next picture.

Price: $179.90 free shipping

reference: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-YP-P2JCB-Touchscreen...

i could say the Samsung YP-P2 as a results of fact it has stunning audio high quality and a extensive, astounding touch exhibit screen. The interface is exciting and customizable, and the participant is stuffed with effective properties alongside with video playback, an incredible FM radio, help for subscription music and records casts, and a plethora of sound enhancement suggestions.

New ipod nano better

even better, get the ipod touch- its awesome( I have an iphone, but my so has the touch- all the same features except phone & camera)