Hands-on with Samsung Galaxy Player (4- and 5-inch models)

http://www.techlicious.com/blog/samsung-galaxy-player-4-inch-5-inch-android-w... Want all the goodness of an Android phone without the phone? Samsung delivers with its 4- and 5-inch Galaxy Players, Wi-Fi-based Android devices. Think iPod touch versus iPhone.

Both Galaxy Players will run Android 2.2 (upgradeable to Gingerbread 2.3), have 1Ghz processors, 8GB of onboard memory (expandable through a microSD card slot to 32GB) and two cameras—3.2MP rear-facing and VGA front facing. The 5-inch model also has a flash.

Unfortunately, neither model uses Samsung's Super AMOLED display, instead relying on lower-resolution standard LCDs.

The 4-inch Galaxy Player will get 36 hours of audio and 5 hours of video playback from its removable battery, the 5-inch model will get 60 hours of audio and 8 hours of video playback.

Both the 4-inch and 5-inch Galaxy Players would make an excellent media device for people on the go who don't already have a smartphone with these features.

In a head-to-head with the iPod Touch, the Samsung Galaxy Players come out ahead on screen size (iPod Touch display is 3.5 inches) and have a much better camera (3.2MP vs an anemic .7MP on the iPod Touch). The iPod Touch wins out with its high-resolution Retina display and a slimmer, sleeker case design.

Pricing will be $229 for the 4-inch model and $269 for the 5-inch model.

To find current price on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005P1VNDW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=t...

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• ipod touch
• galaxy tab
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• mp3 player

[1kpopluvr]

@TechliciousMedia can you tell me any where , where i can purchase this

[TechliciousMedia]

@1kpopluvr They are now available for preorder on Amazon. See the link in the video description.

[NightHawk877]

Where can I order one of these online? I live in the US. I know it's not out in the US yet, but I want to know how you got them.

[TechliciousMedia]

@NightHawk877 They are now available for preorder on Amazon. See the link in the video description.

[dumas474747]

I have a couple of questions about the Galaxy Player..

Firstly will the Player be compatible with sync from iTunes (doubtful)

Secondly will the 4'' and the 5'' vary at all besides screen?

Lastly does anyone no the release date im anxious and it was supposed to come out spring? ( release date for U.S)

[TechliciousMedia]

@dumas474747 They are now available for preorder on Amazon. See the link in our video description.

[TechliciousMedia]

@jn1167 That would be the Galaxy S 4G - already out.

[chewyourfingers]

Ipod killer =] I'm totally getting one and have my busted ass ipod 5th G rest for ever.

[JareBear7]

The only different with the Galaxy Player 4 and 5 are the screens, battery life, and lighting/resolution. The 5 inch will have better battery life and bigger screen (duh), and look slightly more crisp. But all the options and everything else are the same. I would go with 4 because the 5 is fricken big, it would be better for videos IMO. Hope I helped. Thumbs up so people know.

[b53O]

If you want a smaller media player, I'd suggest the iPod Touch over the Galaxy Player 4. If you like watching movies and prefer a bigger screen, then I'd suggest the 5.

[stardj2]

I have the 4 inch. 5-inch is just a little bit better because he has a bigger screen and better battery life, but otherwise he is the same only that is the difference . The iPod completely destroyed because the Galaxy Players are much better!

[hikid9808]

i am get this for cirsstmas

[movetotherhythm]

@hungryluma12 We have them at BestBuy in New York, I believe they are also on various websites as well.

[LoveNicki16]

im getting this

[56omaroe]

0:11 i have the red laptop on the background : D

[91jstaff]

can u gingerbreak this