While Apple routinely issues iOS upgrades that are either free or come at a nominal price for touch users, there's no guarantee that the Galaxy Player will ever be able to use a newer version of Android than the bundled version (Gingerbread, 2.3). I would also be concerned about the software upgrade path for the Galaxy Player. Though at 480x320 it's not terrible for a device this size (and is on par with the 3rd-generation iPod touch), Apple has really raised the bar with the current touch's 960x480 display, and comparing the two side-by-side, it's impossible not to notice the difference. It also has GPS, though it's unlikely to take the place of a traditional car system or even the GPS in a smartphone.The real deal-breaker here may just be the display. It has a few things you won't find on the iPod touch, including an FM radio, a microSD slot for storage expansion, and a novel feature that lets you use it to control a cellphone over Bluetooth. For most users, the iPod touch remains a better option, mainly because of its significantly superior display, but also because it's slightly lighter, thinner, and has access to a much wider range of apps.That doesn't mean the Galaxy Player is without its merits. At $50 less than the iPod touch, is Samsung's Galaxy Player 3.6 a touch-killer? No.
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