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Samsung rumored to debut a 5.8 inch Galaxy Player at IFA 2012
August 18, 2012 | by Natesh Sood
Android Devices, Rumors, Samsung
If you thought the Samsung Galaxy Note had a huge screen wait until you hear about this possible Samsung Galaxy Player. Rumored to be announced during IFA 2012 at the end of August, a leaked picture claims Samsung may be preparing to launch a 5.8 inch PMP (portable media player) running Android 4.0.
For those who want a smartphone without the phone functionality and data, a PMP is a great way to go. The rumored Galaxy Player features a dual-core 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, Android 4.0, a 5.8 inch display with 540 x 960qHD resolution, 3MP rear facing camera, VGA front facing camera, and a 2500 mAh battery. The specs sound pretty great and it might even be upgradable to Android Jelly Bean in the near future.
The only aspect of the device that has me skeptical of its existence is the screen size: 5.8 inches would be Samsung’s largest non-tablet screen size. However, it is an awkward size since it’s too small to be considered a tablet, but much larger than any smartphone or PMP currently in the market. If Samsung were to launch a Galaxy Player at IFA, my guess is that it would contain a 4.8 inch screen size, since the rest of the design strongly resembles the Galaxy S III.
I’m surprised you guys are so narrow minded, and resistant to change or consumer desire. Your like a bunch of old fogies wining about anything that takes you out of your comfort zone. I have a 5″ player and a Nexis 7, and now I would like to feel what a six inch screen would be like. One thing I’ve noticed, is with every increased screen size, the previous size seems so small. I must admit this desire must come to an end, but change is always fun. I just find it difficult to go smaller unless for convenience. I really don’t see the problem with a tablet at every inch increment larger in considering preference.
more choice, better for consumer, if you don’t like it, don’t buy or post it.
My rationale is that 5.8 inches wouldn’t fit comfortably in a pocket or a hand. Samsung is billing the device as a PMP, not a tablet. Whether the device is still portable is relative, I would rather see Samsung market is as a very affordable tablet aimed for teenagers and younger children.
A 5.8 inch PMP running Adroid 4.0. That is gonna be awesome. Even the specs sound amazing. Can’t wait to get my hands on it!
How will this compare to the ipod touch?