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  • Samsung Unveils The Massive Galaxy Player 5.8

    Some folks seem to think that smartphones are signaling the end of the personal media player. Apple proves them wrong every year with a new iteration of the iPod Touch and iPod Nano. Samsung has their own line of media players as well and it’s receiving a massive update this fall.

    Before the IFA kicks off later this week, Samsung announced the Galaxy Player 5.8. The name is in reference to the device’s huge 5.8-inch screen. Unfortunately, the resolution is set at a paltry 960×540. It will do the job, but Samsung could have made it much better.

    Even if the resolution is a little weak, the device’s innards seem sufficient. It will sport Android 4.0 and Samsung’s TouchWiz UI. There will be a 16GB or 32GB option which can be expanded through a microSD slot. It also features a front VGA camera for video conferencing.

    Samsung Unveils Galaxy Player 5.8

    I’m surprised that Samsung didn’t hold off on the announcement of the Galaxy Player 5.8 due to the recent loss against Apple in U.S. court. It seems like Samsung would want to rethink their releases for the year to make sure they don’t infringe upon Apple’s exclusive ownership of the rectangle. It’s nice to see that Samsung isn’t letting the verdict get them down as they prepare to show off their new hardware at the upcoming IFA trade show.

    There has been no word on price or availability as of yet. We’re sure to hear more at IFA this week. Samsung will most likely have more to announce at the show as well. The Galaxy Player 5.8 can’t be the only thing they have in store this week. We’ll be sure to keep an eye on the show for all the latest consumer electronics that Samsung, HTC and others will be announcing.

  • Samsung Announces New Galaxy Tabs, Galaxy Players

    Samsung has announced updates to its popular Galaxy Tab line of tablets. The new Galaxy Tab 2 brings several new features and ships with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. At the same time, they’ve announced two new Galaxy Player devices. These media players allow users to get “the full Android experience” without the need to pay for smartphone service contracts. The company also hinted at forthcoming updates to the Galaxy Note line.

    The Galaxy Tab 2 will be available in two variations: 7-inch (pictured below) and 10.1-inch (pictured above). Both tablets feature dual core processors, Ice Cream Sandwich, and integrated microSD card slots that allow their memory to be expanded by 32GB. The 7-inch Galaxy Tab 2 comes with 8GB of onboard storage, while the 10.1-inch model comes with 16GB. Both also include a 3.2 megapixel rear-facing camera and a VGA front camera, as well as GPS capabilities.

    Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7-inch

    Perhaps the most interesting new feature of the Galaxy Tab 2 is the integrated infrared transmitter. When paired with Samsung’s Smart Remote app this “IR blaster,” as Samsung calls it, allows you to use your Galaxy Tab as a universal remote. The Smart Remote app even has the ability to help you find your favorite shows.

    The 7-inch Galaxy Tab 2 will be available on April 22nd, and has a suggested retail price of $249.99. The 10.1-inch model will be available on May 13th and will sell for $399.99.

    The new Galaxy Player also comes in two models, differentiated mainly by their size. The larger Galaxy Player has a 4.2-inch WVGA display, while the smaller has a 3.6-inch HVGA display. Both run Android 2.3 Gingerbread and have 8GB of internal memory, as well as a microSD card slot. Each comes with an FM radio built in, as well as an embedded microphone. The Galaxy Player 3.6 has a mono speaker, while the Galaxy Player 4.2 sports dual stereo speakers. Each player has a 2 megapixel rear camera, along with a VGA front camera.

    Samsung Galaxy Players

    The Galaxy Player 3.6 is available now at Best Buy stores for $149.99, and will be coming to more retailers in the near future. The Galaxy Player 4.2 will be available alongside the 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab 2 on May 13th, and will retail for $199.99.

    What do you think of Samsung’s latest additions? Let us know in the comments.