A Samsung-branded music player, dubbed the Galaxy Player, will be unveiled at CES 2011 next week. The device is rumored to sport a front-facing VGA camera and be offered in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB storage capacities. Here’s everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy Player.
After battling the iPhone 4 with the Epic 4G and the iPad with the Galaxy Tab, Samsung has its sights set on the iPod touch. The Samsung Galaxy Player (model YP-GB1) will run Android 2.2 Froyo and feature a 1 GHz CPU like the Galaxy S smartphones. The Galaxy Player will feature a Super Clear LCD touchscreen running at WVGA resolution (800 x 480 pixel), T-DMB and SoundAlive audio enhancing technology.
When it comes to imaging, the Galaxy Player will offer two cameras — the front-facing VGA camera and a rear-facing 3.2 megapixel. The 1 GHz processor will support HD video playback so you’ll have no problem showing off your movies. Connection options include WiFi and Bluetooth 3.0.
If 32GB is not enough storage capacity for your states, the Samsung Galaxy Player also features a microSD card slot. GPS, Android Market, Samsung Apps and a 1200 mAh battery are also in tow. Samsung should make a huge showing at CES 2011 in the PMP market (personal media player).
Current rumors hint at an unveiling of two other Samsung Android media devices, the YP-G50 and possibly the YP-GB70. Samsung looks to be ready to challenge the Apple iPod touch in 2011. Our only concern is that the current music player is not up to par with the music experience on iOS. If Samsung hopes to deter iPod touch buyers, they’ll really need to improve the overall music experience on Android.
So tell us what you think about the Samsung Galaxy Player. Will Samsung be able to challenge the iPod touch with and Android music player? Let us know!
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