If you aren’t all that into the iPod scene but have been looking for something that is going to give you some bang for your buck, you might want to take a gander at the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 3.6. This is not a phone, although does look very similar to the all the Galaxy S line of devices, it is a personal Media Player. The device does sport Android and the goodies that are available for it. Inside you find a 1GHz OMAP processor, nothing like the big boys are playing with right now, but should provide plenty of power for gaming and media viewing. It features a minuscule set of 2MP cameras front and back. They come in two variations, a 16GB and a 32Gb. Only difference is on board memory.
Although this is designed as a PMP, there are a lot of benefits that can be had from having one of these around. The device does contain GPS, so navigation is possible with it, and Bluetooth for all your music needs. What I think many people look past when they see a device like this, is its potential. How many services are available in the market for WiFi calling? Google voice comes to mind right off the top of my head. I am half tempted to get one of these and set my daughter up with a Google voice number to run on it. It would give her the iPod Touch that she desires so badly, with the functionality of Android and a phone while at home and at friends houses. Seriously, how many friends do you know that don’t have WiFi set up in their home. I wouldn’t dare forget to mention the fact that no contract would be needed, nor would a data plan. This could be my saving grace for my 10 year old with out breaking the bank. Just tossing out some ideas on why this should probably be on the top your Christmas wish list as great learning device for future Android junkies.
Source: Phandroid
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I was just considering saying goodbye to my ZuneHD 64GB the other day and finding a steal on eBay for a nice Android phone to use as a PMP. This is even better since it won’t keep bugging me about not having a SIM card installed all the time! Pricing would be the biggest factor on it, I believe….. Has to be less than $250 to be considered a “contender”
I can only speculate right now, but I would imagine the 16GB one shouldn’t breach $150 and the 32GB should be under $250.. Its the only way I can see it selling easily. And that isn’t a bad price point to expect with out all the frills of carrier hardware and bloat. I am interested to see where they land when they hit. I will be keeping my eye out for them and post up some pricing when I catch it.
I see that the author was a go to guy with TMo. I am currently with AT&T and considering making a switch to TMo because they seem to have better/more Android phones and certainly cost less. Good idea or bad? My #1 must have is coverage. #2 is coverage. #3 is price.
Ya know, I love the price of Tmo, and am still a loyal customer even after my untimely demise from the company. Coverage has definitely improved, but still isn’t what it should be. Verizon will always have the best coverage IMO. I would recommend checking with their website http://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/pcc.aspx and look at where you live and the places you travel before making a switch. The map is identical to the one we used internally and is pretty accurate to what you can expect. Except for inside WalMart or similar locations of course. They have sure stepped up their game in the Android world though over the last 2 years, thank god. You might also want to check with a local store and see what they have to say, and don’t be shy, ask some patrons in the area or even in the store what they think.