Leading consumer electronics manufacturer, Samsung Electronics, today expanded the Galaxy family lineup by adding Android-based Galaxy Player. The portable devices deliver 4” or 5” screen on two of the new models offering users a way to enjoy games, music, videos, social media and e-books.
The 4” and 5” screen models of Galaxy Player, weigh just 5 and 7 ounces respectively,packed with some powerful features for entertainment, communication and information, while on the move. Both ultra-portable devices boast Wi-Fi connectivity for quick and easy access to online services.
The Galaxy Player feature front and rear facing cameras including a powerful flash on the 5-inch model, to deliver best results for videoconferencing. The iPod Touch rivals feature stereo speakers for enjoying music or videos while adding support for Adobe Flash 10.1 to access almost any content on the Web.
Tim Baxter, President, Consumer Business Division at Samsung Electronics America, told:
Our Galaxy Family – including Galaxy S mobile phones and Galaxy Tab – has been a success because we give people what they truly wish for – access to thousands of Android Apps coupled with Samsung’s sleek design. Our new Galaxy Players deliver that same experience in two terrific, ultra-portable form factors – without incurring fees for a monthly data plan.
Galaxy Player Features:
1. Qik Applications for VoIP calls over a Wi-Fi Connection
2. Pre-loaded Skype on 4-inch model
3. Microphone
4. Video-Conferencing via the Front-facing camera
5. Social Networking
6. Browse, Download and Read e-books on the Galaxy Player’s large 4” or 5” screens
7. Stereo speakers with Virtual 5.1 surround sound and Samsung’s SoundALive
8. Super Clear LCD WVGA screens
9. Support for popular video formats, including DivX, Xvid, WMV, MPEG 4 and H.264 formats
10. Support for Audio formats, including MP 3,WMA, AAC, Ogg and Flac
11. Drag ‘N Play support
12. MicroSD slot with storage expandable to 32 GB
13. DLNA Certified with support to AllShare
14. Access To Google’s Android Market
15. Support for Adobe Flash 10.1
16. Powered with Google Android 2.2 “Froyo“, upgradeable to Android 2.3 “Gingerbread”
via [BusinessWire]
