Apple iPod Touch 4G or Samsung Galaxy Player?

My Zune HD bricked (stopped turing on), so I sent it in in exchange for a re-embursement of $189.94 from Square Trade. Now I'm thinking of replacing it with either an Apple iPod Touch 4G 32GB ($272.00) or a Samsung Galaxy Player (4.0" $190.00, 4.6" $200). Which one should I get?

• Apple iPod Touch 4G 32GB
• Samsung Galaxy Player

I can understand buying one of those iPods with 120 GB hard drives because they can hold most people's entire mp3 libraries, but those 32 GB/SD-based iPods or MP3 players seem pointless to me. Just buy a 32 GB SD card, copy some of your mp3 on it, slide it inside your phone (it doesn't even have to be the greatest smartphone ever) and rock out.

I can understand buying one of those iPods with 120 GB hard drives because they can hold most people's entire mp3 libraries, but those 32 GB/SD-based iPods or MP3 players seem pointless to me. Just buy a 32 GB SD card, copy some of your mp3 on it, slide it inside your phone (it doesn't even have to be the greatest smartphone ever) and rock out.

LordQuorthon

I already have a pre-paid phone (it's good enough for me). Anyhow, I'm leaning toward the Samsung Galaxy (it has expandible memory).

I can understand buying one of those iPods with 120 GB hard drives because they can hold most people's entire mp3 libraries, but those 32 GB/SD-based iPods or MP3 players seem pointless to me. Just buy a 32 GB SD card, copy some of your mp3 on it, slide it inside your phone (it doesn't even have to be the greatest smartphone ever) and rock out.

LordQuorthon

Both are great devices.

What you need to do is decide this:

Do you like using iTunes? Or do you like using Kies.

I kind of want a ZuneHD myself, even though I'm not sure if its MacBook friendly,Allicrombie

[QUOTE="Allicrombie"]I kind of want a ZuneHD myself, even though I'm not sure if its MacBook friendly,Fightingfan

[QUOTE="Allicrombie"]I kind of want a ZuneHD myself, even though I'm not sure if its MacBook friendly,Fightingfan

I kind of want a ZuneHD myself, even though I'm not sure if its MacBook friendly,Allicrombie

The Zune HD is a nice device, but Microsoft stop manufacturing it because it couldn't compete with the iPod Touch. Also, I had it for 1.5 years, so I feel like getting something else now (something more capable).

I kind of want a ZuneHD myself, even though I'm not sure if its MacBook friendly,Allicrombie

The Zune HD is a nice device, but Microsoft stop manufacturing it because it couldn't compete with the iPod Touch. Also, I had it for 1.5 years, so I feel like getting something else now (something more capable). Anyhow, I just ordered the Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 (5" screen) on Amazon. Should arrive on Monday.

iTunes is irritating because it occasionally deletes playlists.

iTunes is irritating because it occasionally deletes playlists.

GreySeal9

iTunes is irritating because it occasionally deletes playlists.

GreySeal9

DUDE - I was wondering what was up with that!

I have made a few playlists right on my iPhone and every couple days, it disappears!

I thought I had a bad iPhone or something. Now I'm thinking it's a bug.

It's not a big deal all-in-all, since the songs are still on the device. It's just that the playlists I make randomly disappear for no reason.

I can't speak from experience about the SGP, but I have the ipod touch 4G (though mine is the 32GB) and I consider it to be worth every penny. The apps are great, it holds all of my music, books, etc. Now I don't use it for movies/videos all that much aside from youtube, and when I go walking I still take my ipod nano with me just due to size and the click wheel.

My girlfriend has the 8GB and she has mentioned that she wishes it had more memory so maybe the SGP is the way to go for you.

Frankly, it boils down to this: iOS or Android and by extention, iTunes or Windows Explorer (drag and drop)?

Wait and see if they come out with an iPod Touch 5G in September. The 4G is two years old now.

Just get a tablet (Nexus 7) if you are going to purchase an ipod touch. If you need an mp3 player for other uses there are much better and cheaper options out there currently.

[QUOTE="Fightingfan"][QUOTE="Allicrombie"]I kind of want a ZuneHD myself, even though I'm not sure if its MacBook friendly,Allicrombie

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

iTunes is irritating because it occasionally deletes playlists.

Netherscourge

DUDE - I was wondering what was up with that!

I have made a few playlists right on my iPhone and every couple days, it disappears!

I thought I had a bad iPhone or something. Now I'm thinking it's a bug.

I dread of syncing on itunes.

This is why I got foobar2000 + addons to work with iphone. Made life so much easier, loads right away, and never freezes when I skip 100x songs at once.

My Galaxy Player 5.0 arrived yesterday via UPS. I don't regret the decision I made. Its large screen is simply amazing; it makes browsing the Internet and watching videos all the more enjoyable. Also, the fact that the memory can be expanded by an additional 32GB via its SD Memory card slot is great. I will admit that the OLED screen of my Zune HD produced more vibrant colors, but that's only a slight trade off. All of the pros of the Galaxy Player 5.0 outweigh its cons. On a side note, the form factor of this device is very, very similar to that of an iPod Touch; it pretty much looks like a supersized iPod Touch. :P

Is that the first gen or the latest model?

I thought these things were wayy too big to be portable comfortably feels a bit intruding, imo. My ideal portable screen size would be like 4 inches, but I guess that depends on the person.

Is that the first gen or the latest model?

I thought these things were wayy too big to be portable comfortably feels a bit intruding, imo. My ideal portable screen size would be like 4 inches, but I guess that depends on the person.

Bikouchu35

Yes, this is the latest model. Even though it's bigger than an iPod Touch, it's still isn't too big (in my opinion). It fits into my pocket easily and doesn't feel too large in my hand. It's a pretty nifty device. There are two smaller versions, a 3.2" version and a 4" version.

How thin is it btw? Anywhere close to s3 thin? My amigo had I think the first gen which was pretty thick.

Why do ppl need these? A phone can do the same thing, i used to have an ipod touch but now that i have my andriod phone i dont really need a music player. I have all the music on my phone. joemanuel222

How thin is it btw? Anywhere close to s3 thin? My amigo had I think the first gen which was pretty thick.

Bikouchu35

It's about 1/3" thick. You can see it here.