Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2

Android Powered Wifi 8gb MP3 Player   9/10

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Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2
Samsung phones are gaining popularity very quickly in the smartphone market. They are in direct competition with the iPhone. So what about dedicated media players. Apple has the iPod Touch, so Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Player. It comes in various sizes, with the 4.2 inch model being the closest to the touch. Version 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) is installed on the player giving you access to Google Play and more than 400,000 apps. The internal storage is only 8gb but can be expanded to 32gb with microSD cards. This is an important option for many users who have large amounts of media for their players. The Galaxy Player is also equipped with two speakers for listening without headphones, front and rear facing cameras that take more than decent photos, and Bluetooth for connecting mics and other devices. This is a loaded little player that will do much more than just play your MP3s. It has to be since the iPod touch is really the only competition here.

Quick Specs

  • Wifi b/g/n built-in
  • 800×480 resolution on a 4.2-inch touchscreen
  • 8gb internal memory expandable up to 32gb
  • 0.4 x 2.6 x 4.9 inches
  • 4.2 ounces
Strengths

Bluetooth makes listening to music in the car, on a home theater system, or on the computer simple

Included ear buds are of decent quality

Stereo speakers on the device for listening without headphones or video chatting

The rear facing camera takes good pictures for a device like this

Expandable storage keeps the user from being constricted by internal storage

Weaknesses

The included microphone does not pick up voices very clearly

Background processes tend to bog down the operating system is not kept in check

 

Steve Holdgren Steve Holdgren is an engineer by trade and has worked for some of the largest energy related engineering firms in the world with his latest stint in Switzerland. He holds a degree is mechanical engineering… See more about Steve

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