Samsung recently launched the new Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 and Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 media players. These devices are based on the Samsung’s popular Galaxy S smartphone. Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 comes with a 4 inch touchscreen display, while the Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 features a large 5.0 inch touchscreen display. These devices runs on the Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS, but it will be later updated to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. Samsung Galaxy S WiFi is a worthy competitor to the Apple iPod Touch.

With the GALAXY S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0 we’re delivering a rich, immersive experience for multimedia enthusiasts. A large, high-quality screen, a world of fun and useful applications and great communications services make this a powerhouse device at an affordable price”, said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business.

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi Specifications:

• 4 inch touchscreen display (Galaxy S WiFi 4.0)
• 5 inch touchscreen display (Galaxy S WiFi 5.0)
• 1GHz application processor
• Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS
• WiFi Connectiivty
• 3.2 megapixel rear camera
• VGA front camera
• Android Market
• Google Mobile Services
• Samsung Social Hub
• VoIP Voice & Video Calls
• Bluetooth
• GPS
• 8/16 GB memory
• mircoSD slot

The Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0 support DivX HD, allowing high-definition video playback. It also supports various codec standards including MPEG4, H264, DivX, XviD, WMV and more. The Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 will be first available in Russia, while the Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 will be first available in Switzerland. Both the devices will be gradually rolled out in other countries. The price of these devices have not been announced yet.