For a while, there was no real alternative to the Apple iPod Touch. It was the only MP3 player with a touchscreen that could do everything a smart phone can do. Until now. Samsung recently introduced it's Samsung Galaxy Player 50.
This media player runs Android 2.1, can access the real Android Market, has built in WiFi, a 3.2 mega-pixel rear facing camera, and integrated GPS. These specs seem great, even better than th iPod Touch, but how can we confirm them. Samsung does not have an official page for the player, unless, of course, you can read Russian. But translating that page with Google Translate really did the job well. The price range is reported to be about the price of the iPod Touch, and will come in 8, 16, and 32GB variations. It is available for pre-order from Amazon UK for £149.99, and is not expected in the US until summer. The Samsung site gives this device the following specs:
Features
Embedded OS
Android
Version
2.1 (Éclair)
Memory Type
Flash Memory
Built-in memory (GB)
8 / 16 GB
Diagonal screen size, inches
3.2 "
Display Resolution
WQVGA (400x240)
Display
TFT
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion (removable)
Battery Capacity
1000 mAh
Color
white
Wi-Fi support
yes (WiFi: 802.11b/g/n)
Camera
yes (2Mpiks.)
GPS
yes
Bluetooth
yes (3.0)
FM-tyuner/kolichestvo stations in memory
Yes (RDS in Europe and Russia)
USB
yes (2.0)
Built-in speaker
yes
Embedded MIC
yes
microSD Card
yes
Multi Touch
yes
Multi Tasking
yes
Dimmension (WxHxD)
54,20 x 105,50 x 11,08 (mm)
Weight (Including Battery)
84 (city)
Output Power
20 mW.
Etc
-
Audio Playback
30 hours
Video Playback
Up to 5 hours
Etc
-
MP3
MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer3 (8 ~ 48 kHz, up to 320 kbit / c)
WMA
WMA9 Std. (8 ~ 48 kHz, up to 320 kbit / c)
Ogg
Ogg (Q0 ~ Q10)
FLAC
FLAC (Level0 ~ Level8)
AAC
AAC / AAC + / eAAC + (8 ~ 48 kHz, up to 128 kbit / c)
Search, Gmail (Germany: Google Mail), Contact, Talk, Maps, Youtube, Market and Etc
General Applications
Alarm / Clock, Calendar, Gallery, Email, ThinkFree Office, Memo, Voice Recorder, Calculator, Daily Briefing, Program Explorer, AllShare and Etc
Etc
Embedded applications can be changed
PC OS
WinXP SP2 or later (Vista and Win 7)
USB Connection (MTP / UMS)
yes
Samsung Kies
yes
Etc
-
Type
Transparent
Dimensions for Package W x H x D
148 x 87 x 48 (mm)
Dimensions for Master Carton W x H x D
255 x 188 x 170 (mm)
Shipping weight, was
278 (city)
Weight Master Carton, Mr.
3.02 (kg)
Device
yes
Earphones
yes
USB Cable
yes
Charger
No
Battery (Standard)
yes (1EA)
Quick Guide
yes
Etc
-
This device overall looks very compelling, especially for the fluent Android user. And since UK will have it January 7th, 2011, we should expect some reviews soon. Also, popular tech writers such as Engadget already have the device, and are posting reviews on it. Although the US might not see it for a while, it might be worth waiting for it. Also, if you happen to have a friend in the UK, you could have it shipped to his house and get it from him. So if you are a avid Android user, and are in the market for an iPod Touch-like device, the Samsung Galaxy player 50 might just be the right choice.
This media player runs Android 2.1, can access the real Android Market, has built in WiFi, a 3.2 mega-pixel rear facing camera, and integrated GPS. These specs seem great, even better than th iPod Touch, but how can we confirm them. Samsung does not have an official page for the player, unless, of course, you can read Russian. But translating that page with Google Translate really did the job well.