The summer season is officially upon us. Why not celebrate by treating yourself to a new toy? How about the Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0? The 4-inch model of the new Android 2.2 Froyo media player briefly appeared on Amazon this morning for $229, only to disappear from the site a short time later. It’s not clear whether the lucky few who managed to place a pre-order will actually receive a shiny new Galaxy Player in the mail in the next few weeks, or whether Amazon will start issuing refunds and say “oops!”
Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0 8 GB Android MP3 Player
But wait, all hope is not lost! GizmoDigit did a little sleuthing and found the 4-inch Player online at Best Buy for the same price point. And it gets better, Best Buy’s estimated arrival time is 05/31 to 06/07/2011. You could conceivably have a Galaxy Player in your hot little hands within two-weeks.The 5-inch model is shown at a price of $269.99, but it’s not yet available. Take a look at the cache version of the page: Samsung – Galaxy 8GB* MP3 Player – White At Best Buy
Samsung debuted the Galaxy Player last spring at the Mobile World Congress. The lightweight device does everything its Galaxy S phone cousin does, except make actual calls. The personal media player comes equipped with a VGA front camera, enabling video chats via Skype or Qik. You can connect to the Internet with Wi-Fi, without having to pay a hefty monthly data plan. The mini media tablet also provides support for Adobe Flash 10.1, making it even more desirable. You can play games, listen to your favorite music, watch videos, use social media and download and read e-books. Samsung’s answer to the iPod touch is a perfect device to take along to the beach.
Check out some of the specs below:
* 8GB internal flash memory
* Android 2.2 Froyo. Upgradeable to Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
* Supported formats, include MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC, Ogg and FLAC.
* 4″ LCD touch scree
* Built-in FM radio
* Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11 b/g/n) BT 3.0 micro SD, up to 32 GB
* 3.2MP rear camera and VGA front camera.
* High-speed USB 2.0 interface
* Qik and Skype
* Rechargeable lithium-ion battery: up to 36 hours of playback.
Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0
Tim Baxter, president of Samsung’s Consumer Business Division hailed the Galaxy Player last spring, as the logical expansion of the company’s Galaxy series. “Our Galaxy Family – including Galaxy S mobile phones and Galaxy Tab – has been a success because we give people what they truly wish for – access to thousands of Android Apps coupled with Samsung’s sleek design,” said Baxter.
Will you be scooping up a Galaxy Player, or are you content with the iPod? Let’s us know what you think!
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I must say that Samsung this year is just one fire. Untli now they have made only cool devices ranging from laptops to LCD TV’s. They latest mobile device, Samsung Galaxy player is just awesome. The specifications are very impressive. 8GB internal memory, various formats supported, 4 inch touch screen, high performance camera etc. Indeed a very cool device.
Hey Steven:
Yes, Samsung is doing everything right lately. And don’t forget the Samsung Galaxy S II Unlocked smartphone. It has been at the top of every reviewer’s 2011 list for a reason.
keep your comments coming!
I’ll be scooping one up! I can’t wait; I want one now!
I feel you there…I can’t bring myself to toss a second Android device in my pocket personally (when my Optimus V is capable of more or less the same functions), but if I were in the market for a media player this would definitely be my top pick.
Though to be honest, the front-facing camera is starting to make me reconsider..
Hey Nick:
No question it’s a sweet, sweet device. But I’ve been coveting the new Barnes & Noble Nook Color. It just speaks to me. Hello gorgeous!
Can’t wait I have been waiting for a Android MP3 player to come out since last year.
I checked the links; none of them show the Samsung Player. Darn! I wanted one of those!
I don’t think they get it though. They’re asking more than the ipod touch which is clearly the direct competitor.
Hello (insert name here),
The complexities of what Samsung did here make me wonder. Why get in this market? (not that its a bad thing) Dimensional qualities of such device can ultimately prove to be another failure, BUT also means it could be an ultimate success because of the price and its expandable memory. I am in such “Mp3 market” right now for I have a Droid 2 but the battery does not operate well to my standards (battery lasts only 4 hours of audio playback). I have an iPod Touch 1G and it has been very successful in gaining my “audio attention” aspect of my life, but there is one problem… its old. So I am planning on grabbing a new Mp3 player near December.
iPod Touch 5G is supposed to come out around September but I have recently came across this nifty device making more questions arise. I plan on researching both products the next 2-3 months and will be making my decision in December. Right now I am looking at the perspective of hardware over software, so which ever one wins…will gain my money. So far according to these specs. Samsung wins by a long shot, but Apple has not released their 5th Gen. iPod Touch yet so I am undecided…for now.
Maybe future Samsung Customer,
Brandon