Overview
When music aficionados appeared wearing a crazy hat of touchscreen music players, not many thought that the sphere of music devices would turn nothing less than the steamier race. After learning the ropes of what intrigues consumers by large and what puts them off, Samsung recently stiffened the competition of high end music players with their latest Galaxy Player 4.0 MP3 Player. Designed appealingly to complement usersâ taste for sophistication, the super responsive device lays its firm foundation on Android (version 2.3.5 Gingerbread) operating system that ensures magnificence in performance. Considered as an inclusive multimedia hub by many, the touchscreen Galaxy Player 4.0 is the latest addition to Android-based line of media players by Samsung. Although the new Galaxy 4.0 music player has been compared with Appleâs iPod touch, the device still manages to draw attention for its uniqueness and avant-garde characteristics.
Pricing and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0 Android MP3 player is available now and can be purchased now about $229.99.
Whatâs great?
Based on Googleâs Android platform and 1.5GHz processor, the music player brings forth an astounding experience on a huge 4.0-inch Super Clear LCD display that delivers impeccable clarity through a WVGA resolution of 800 x 480. With this unique device around, users can now facilely experience blazing fast speed for browsing Adobe Flash Player compatible websites and smooth access to numerous widgets. By taking advantage of the integrated support for Google Maps and YouTube, users can conveniently view, search and download any of the available 250,000 applications from the Android Market. Enclosed in a sleek chassis that weighs 4.27 ounces, the multi-touch player also outweighs with its ability to multi-task and extreme portability for on the go. Users can indulge in incredible viewing quality and easily access the internet and applications anywhere thereâs an available hotspot. The powerful Li-ion 1,200mAh battery enhances the journey by offering audio playback time of around 36 hours and video playback time up to 5 hours. Users may even appreciate the deviceâs 8GB of internal storage, free integrated turn-by-turn navigation and good-looking hardware.
Whatâs not so great?
Though almost everything about the Samsung Galaxy 4.0 looks promising, we wish Samsung could have innovated a bit more with the de viceâs design and appearance since the music player quite a lot reminds one of the Apple iPod touch. Also, we found the Galaxyâs 3.2 megapixel rear camera a bit weak in terms of the performance. Some may even find the integrated Android functions not as clear as those in the iOS.
Things to watch out for
As aforementioned, the massive 4.0-inch WVGA Super Clear LCD display gives a face-lift to the entire multimedia experience by offering supreme in clarity and crispness. The player also vows to differ with stunning audio quality at the same time. Users can definitely look forward to getting hooked for hours through convenient and instant access to the Android Market â featuring around 250,000 applications ranging from games and productivity to travel and eBooks. The multi-touch player leverages the interaction through file management, Samsung Apps, Google Services, Voice Recorder, FM Radio, AllShare, Qik, Navigator and others. Some more highlights embedded in the player are Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0, Samsung Kies, WinXP SP2 or Higher, Vista, Windows 7 PC Compatibility, embedded support for GPS and microphone.
Verdict
Samsungâs feature-rich Galaxy Player 4.0 certainly makes a great pick for people whoâre interested in listening to euphonious tunes with unprecedented clarity or watching their favorite videos in high definition. The portable music player undoubtedly houses the caliber to keep users occupied for hours â be it while standing in the queue, waiting for someone or traveling from one spot to another. However, the camera and design aspects may disappoint a bit, considering the similarity between Samsung Galaxy 4.0 and Apple iPod touch.
Word around the web
Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile, shares,
This amazing addition to the Galaxy family of products is an impressive example of our commitment to offering consumers an unrivaled array of choices for entertainment and information on the go. People certainly want their mobile devices to fit their lifestyle with a sense of comfort and our new Galaxy Players undoubtedly put forth unparalleled power and portability to meet the widest consumer needs.
