iPod-like Galaxy Player launched by Samsung

Samsung and Apple have been vying for the same spot though Apple has been leading the race all along. Samsung has also been doing everything possible to attract users. A recent attempt in this way was the launch of a device called the Galaxy Player that looks like an iPod, earlier this year. The 3.6-inch version of the Galaxy Player is already available at Best Buy for $149.99 and it will be soon followed by a 4.2-inch version. A press release from Samsung said that gaming, videos and music were more fun with the two new Galaxy Players, available in 4.2-inch WVGA screen or 3.6-inh HVGA screen variants.

Running on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the Galaxy Player has the ability to connect to Wi-Fi and get access to latest stuffs instantly. It supports different formats and users can even play their own creations via the Galaxy Player. A USB port and a Bluetooth help it to connect it to different devices and a microSD slot helps in increasing the storage capacity. This gives the Galaxy Player a definite advantage over the iPod, which does not come with an expandable memory. Another feature worth mentioning is the dual-stereo speakers which improve the sound quality of videos, games and music, says Samsung. The 4.2 inch Galaxy Player and the 7-inch Galaxy Tab 2 can be pre-ordered from May 4.