RUMOR: Samsung to tackle Apple with their mp3 player

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Though it isn’t entirely confirmed, many are saying that Samsung will show off an Android 2.2-based portable media player based off of its popular Galaxy S line of phones.
The player will supposedly be tackling the same market as the iPod touch, one that Apple has held in an iron grip for three years now. The rumor says that the device, labeled as the Galaxy Player, will not include a Super AMOLED screen, which is probably the biggest selling factor of the Galaxy S line of phones. Other than that, it carries over most of the specs its phone brethren: 800×480 capacitive touchscreen, b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth, front and rear cameras, GPS, and a micro SD card slot. It’s also rumored to have the official Android Market.

While still a rumor, Samsung reps have indicated that this PMP would be available back in the summer, though there was never a set timeframe. Either way, this rumor states that we have to wait until CES 2011 (which is next week) to know for sure.
Source:http://www.ipodtouchfans.com/blog/12967/

This is actually pretty cool. I wonder if it will be better then the iPod Touch. It probably won't dominate in sales like the iPod Touch but it also probably won't fail like the Zune HD.
 

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it will fail, you know why? because it won't have enough memory like ipod touches have, 64gb compared to 16gb massive difference.

if they included flash memory as well as removable storage then they have a chance.
 

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It's bound to include some flash memory. 16GB + MicroSD for expandable is pretty good if it works well and has a decent music interface. It sounds like a good idea in theory so long as the Android interface is simplified a bit for easier music access etc. The iPod App is so simple to use compared to the music player on my mum's Android phone.
 

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I really hope this does sell well, but I doubt it. An android based media player, resembling the touch, I wouldn't mind getting one.

Btw, I think the source's use of "there" is correct.
 

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GO SAMSUNG.

i support this motion. Personally, i would like to see a phone become popular that gives the user more control over their product.

You buy an apple phone, you either have to jailbreak it or fill it with apple products ($$$) or stuff sold through apple.

I dream of a phone that allows you to fully customize it's software> Because then, i could install skype on my phone, and use any WiFi access point to make HELLA CHEAP phone calls to wherever.

But hey, what phone provider would support such a motion?
I think i have to buy an android, install linux, then i can do such things, as long as the wifi functionality comes with developer API's (haha, yeah right)
 

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rave420 said:
GO SAMSUNG.

i support this motion. Personally, i would like to see a phone become popular that gives the user more control over their product.

You buy an apple phone, you either have to jailbreak it or fill it with apple products ($$$) or stuff sold through apple.

I dream of a phone that allows you to fully customize it's software> Because then, i could install skype on my phone, and use any WiFi access point to make HELLA CHEAP phone calls to wherever.

But hey, what phone provider would support such a motion?
I think i have to buy an android, install linux, then i can do such things, as long as the wifi functionality comes with developer API's (haha, yeah right)

Actually, you can do all this with most stock android devices on most carriers. Android is linux, and as such you would already have linux running. I'm pretty sure too that there's a skype app in the android market.
The issue is ease of use for most people.
 

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