Remember the Galaxy Player (or Galaxy S WiFi) we saw back at MWC ? Sure you do, it basically strips out the 3G and calling functionality of a Galaxy S phone and leaves you with a Android 2.2 media player or shrunken tablet. Well, it seems like both the 4-inch Galaxy Player 4 and the 5-inch Galaxy Player 5 could be headed to america this spring. Samsung’s demoing the players here at its NYC Spring Product Showcase today, even though it isn’t talking exact timing or pricing. Either way, it feels like this Android 2.2 player (it’s upgradable to two.3, incidentally) with full Market access will probably be headed stateside sometime soon. We’ve got the total specs after the break and we’ll be looking to dig up more details here — stay tuned.
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SAMSUNG UNLEASHES GALAXY PLAYER ULTRA-MOBILE DEVICES — COMMUNICATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND KNOWLEDGE ARE IN HANDTwo Light and Slim Devices Deliver the complete Internet and Thousands of Android Apps Without Monthly Connection Fees
BIG APPLE, March 16, 2011 – Samsung Electronics America Inc. ., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today expanded the Galaxy Family of portable devices with the addition of the original Galaxy Player, the primary in a brand new category of Android-based ultra-mobile devices. The enormous 4″ or 5″ screen at the two new models offer a terrific to enjoy games, music, videos, social media and e-books, yet still easily slot in a pants pocket.
The 4″ and 5″ screen models of Galaxy Player, weighing just 5 and seven ounces respectively, deliver powerful features for entertainment, communication and knowledge at the go. Both devices boast Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) connectivity for fast and simple access to online services, front and rear cameras (including flash at the 5″ model) for videoconferencing or photography, stereo speakers for taking part in music or videos, and support for Adobe Flash 10.1 to access virtually any content on the internet.
“Our Galaxy Family – including Galaxy S cell phones and Galaxy Tab – has been successful because we give people what they honestly wish for – access to thousands of Android Apps coupled with Samsung’s sleek design,” explained Tim Baxter, President, Consumer Business Division at Samsung Electronics America. “Our new Galaxy Players deliver that very same experience in two terrific, ultra-portable form factors – without incurring fees for a monthly data plan.”
Convenient Communication Features
Galaxy Players comes with Qik applications for VoIP calls over a WiFi connection; Skype can also be pre-loaded at the 4″ model. A microphone and speaker inside the device provides a snug and natural communications experience.
Video-conferencing is a joy during the front-facing camera at the devices and the massive 4″ and 5″ screens provide for a crystal-clear view of the alternative side of the conversation.
Social networking comes alive at the Galaxy Player models – users can download popular apps like Facebook, Twitter and so forth to take full good thing about the generous 4″ and 5″ screen real estate. Now, users can hook up with more friends than ever without squinting on a tiny screen.
Unprecedented Multimedia, Gaming fashionable – and Drag ‘N Play
Galaxy Player’s large 4″ or 5″ screens are ideal for reading e-books at the go, while the built-in Wi-Fi makes it easy to browse and download new books from almost anywhere.Stereo speakers, with Virtual 5.1 surround sound and Samsung’s SoundAlive post-processing technology, makes the Galaxy Player a transportable boombox to brighten up any occasion. The LCD WVGA display at the 5″ model makes watching movies or TV shows a very good experience, while the Super Clear WVGA LCD screen at the 4″ model provides bright, clear access to online videos.
Furthermore, both Galaxy Players support numerous multimedia formats natively, eliminating the necessity to transcode files. Videos within the popular DivX, Xvid, WMV, MPEG4 and H.264 formats play effortlessly. Music lovers will love the audio support for MP3, WMA, AAC, Ogg, and Flac.
Drag ‘N Play support means files could be simply dragged from a computer right onto the player – no use for installing special software of any kind at the PC. A MicroSD slot allows 32 GB of additional storage, supplementing the on-board 8 GB.
Galaxy Players are DLNA Certified® and support AllShare – so content could be streamed to and from a computer or television without wires – anywhere in the house.
Gamers are absolute to embrace the Galaxy Player – the colourful and expansive 5″ and four” screens, stereo sound, access to thousands of games via the Android Marketplace, and extreme portability all add as much as a package which is simply perfect for both hardcore and casual games.
Access to an excellent Lineup of Apps- and Flash 10.1
The 2 Galaxy Player devices are the sole Mobile Internet Devices with Google certification – a good way to access over 100,000 Android applications via Google’s Android Market. The online browsing experience at the Galaxy Player devices is unparalleled. Support for Adobe Flash 10.1 means no limits – and no frustration – when browsing online.
Both devices run Android version 2.2 (Froyo) and could be upgradeable to version 2.3 (Gingerbread).
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