WANT!

But Will. Not. Buy.

Already have the Asus 10" Android Transformer Tablet and a Samsung Android Moment phone, which I bought with a 2yr contract- 3months later, Samsung/Sprint said there would be no more updates for the life of the phone!?!!!

I'm peeved at Samsung over that one.

If I needed an mp3/game player that I could use without worrying about running down my phone's battery maybe I'd get one. Sounds like a good price for a quality device.

Less than half the price of an iPad for less than half the performance and far less than half the available apps. Does it run Netflix yet? Do you have to root, toot, scoot and reboot to upgrade? Seriously, it's OK for the enthusiast hobbyist, but for the person who just want to "use it," I'd think twice about Android anything until they get their scheist together.

aaronfriedl wrote:if they copied any of apples or any other companies ideas they should be sued. Companies need to be origanal.

Apple thinks they invented the rectangle.

This ebay user basically copied the woot site:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Samsung-YP-G70CW-Galaxy-S-8GB-5-Wi-Fi-Android-2-2-Flash-Support-/280741228866?pt=US_Tablets&hash=item415d7b3142

2 other listings wit exact formatting of woot

just made me laugh oh and the full android market will be available on this right?

http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=3004&view=1&c=samsung_yp-g70cw_galaxy_s_wifi_5.0_8gb

Here are some detailed specs that should help.Not sure if I need another gadget but it looks good instead of an itouch wich I already have and also got an HP touchpad on that fire sale.

do you think it will play facebook flash games at a decent speed?

momrox1 wrote:Finally did it and bought this. Hoping to use this to replace both my zune and kindle. I currently download mp3's and turn them into podcasts to play back on my zune. Can this be done with the Galaxy? And can I read my kindle books on my Galxy? thanks
help!

Someone answer, Please?

In for 1, it just started to bounce so will be sold out shortly.

radi0j0hn wrote:Less than half the price of an iPad for less than half the performance and far less than half the available apps. Does it run Netflix yet? Do you have to root, toot, scoot and reboot to upgrade? Seriously, it's OK for the enthusiast hobbyist, but for the person who just want to "use it," I'd think twice about Android anything until they get their scheist together.

All Android 2.2 devices and above are netflix compatible.

On everything else..You are either ignorant or blinded by your bias. Apple makes good products, there's no denying that. But you can buy a significantly cheaper android phone/tablet and do all the same things you can on an apple product. Don't be a hater :0

fxfuji wrote:Would you get this, or the iPad Touch?

no doubt......this is an amazing device.....you will be glad you did

momrox1 wrote:Someone answer, Please?

there is a app for that ...

Can anyone comment on the rear camera? it is even good say: shooting 720p video? How it compares with Ipod touch? How about its CPU compares to Ipod touch. I can't found simple/straight talk specs on apple.com on its ipod touch.

findoneforyourself wrote:there is a app for that ...

for which one the podcasts or kindle?
thanks

I bit. I already have an Acer Iconia 10" tablet (not practical for playing mp3s in the car), a work Blackberry Bold (horrible interface for music) and a 32GB iPod Touch. I only bought the iPod because Microsoft, in their infinite wisdom, has quit competing with Apple's iPod and won't make a successor to the ZuneHD. The ZuneHD I had was great, but its small screen and lack of bluetooth (for the wireless car integration) was a let down, so I sold it and got the Touch.

Now, I'll admit, I'm not an Apple fan, but at the time I didn't see a good alternative. The iPod/iTunes tether is maddening and the lack of an SD slot for adding memory meant that I had to get the expensive 32GB to get plenty of space on it.

If this Galaxy S media player can do everything that I currently use the iPod for, then the iPod is going on craigslist. If it's not "all that" I can still sell it and get most, if not all, of my money back.

fishcandy wrote:If you buy one I'm pretty sure you'll be sued by Apple.

If you buy an ipad/iphone I'm pretty sure you'll be sued by Samsung.

joywalkerwoot wrote:Can anyone comment on the rear camera? it is even good say: shooting 720p video? How it compares with Ipod touch? How about its CPU compares to Ipod touch. I can't found simple/straight talk specs on apple.com on its ipod touch.

Check out this video. He briefly talks about the camera quality. From what I can gather online, the ipod touch has a roughly 1MP camera on the back and VGA on the front.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2oukC3k7cs&feature=related

If anyone is interested in comparing tablet features, I'll be adding this new Galaxy S tablet to the tablet megalist this morning. I have a Google docs spreadsheet that gives the specs for all the popular tablets out there. Check it out.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?authkey=CMv4oaYB&key=0Avn92RSXRdGCdF9YTHJzWmFOSHI2YVVmWFVOT0ZqeXc&hl=en&authkey=CMv4oaYB#gid=0

So, what we have here is a smart phone that can't make calls. In fact my smart phone does more than this device and I got it for free from ATT. 5" screen ? Save your money for a 10" screen like Ipad or Xoom.

momrox1 wrote:for which one the podcasts or kindle?
thanks

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.amazon.kindle&feature=search_result
https://market.android.com/details?id=mobi.beyondpod&feature=search_result

true559 wrote:So, what we have here is a smart phone that can't make calls. In fact my smart phone does more than this device and I got it for free from ATT. 5" screen ? Save your money for a 10" screen like Ipad or Xoom.

So you pay $0 in monthly service charges? That's the only way your phone would be 'free' ;)

dayam yo!

it's only 10am here. was debating on getting one and i was wading through the posts and then i was like, sure, why not? then SOLD OUT! dammit.

wonder if i should take a 10 minute drive to their carrolton warehouse and see if they have one that fell off of a trailer or something.

i guess if you catch a buttfly and it doesn't turn into a crysalis then it wasn't meant to be...or something like that.

momrox1 wrote:for which one the podcasts or kindle?
thanks

What do you mean "download MP3s and turn them into podcasts"? Does not compute. Podcasts *are* MP3s, for the most part.



And I don't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to load the Kindle app on here.

Lesson Learned: When you click on woot in the morning, don't bother to research the product; just buy it, or the totally awesome product you now really really want will be SOLD OUT.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo

biopulse wrote:Peng, don't take this the wrong way, because I very much appreciate your support of the CM7 dev team, but I'd like to try and clarify your FaceTime comment. As far as I'm aware, there's no such "protection" of the FaceTime video chat protocol, in fact I remember Apple being heralded for making it so open. SO.. While I agree that the user base for FaceTime is currently much MUCH smaller than the number of Skype/Qik/GoogleTalk devices, and while I've only personally used FaceTime, Skype, and GoogleTalk, I have to respectfully disagree with your "will only permit it for use on [Apple] products".

You are correct, FaceTime is an "open" protocol that uses H.264/AAC so there is licensing issues involved, I should have said the Apple appears to have no interest in releasing FaceTime software for any device other than their own and as a result there is very little chance of the software being ported. As a developer, I would be constantly concerned that, it my app was popular and I started to make some money with it, Apple would release their own version for that platform and destroy mine with regards to sales. Of course, this is mostly my personal opinion.

skoobz wrote:dayam yo!

it's only 10am here. was debating on getting one and i was wading through the posts and then i was like, sure, why not? then SOLD OUT! dammit.

wonder if i should take a 10 minute drive to their carrolton warehouse and see if they have one that fell off of a trailer or something.

That carrolton warehouse(I assume New Carrolton in MD?) is the bane of my existence. Do you know how many times I've been at work and seen my package tracker with it being RIGHT THERE down the street? And then it ends up taking two days to get to my house in VA?

anybody know what screen protector to buy for this one?

bucherm wrote:That carrolton warehouse(I assume New Carrolton in MD?) is the bane of my existence. Do you know how many times I've been at work and seen my package tracker with it being RIGHT THERE down the street? And then it ends up taking two days to get to my house in VA?

its because its carrolton tx. Which is a subburb of dallas texas. Grew up there.

robul wrote:its because its carrolton tx. Which is a subburb of dallas texas. Grew up there.

Ha, I was referring to the UPS warehouse in New Carrolton. My bad.

bucherm wrote:What do you mean "download MP3s and turn them into podcasts"? Does not compute. Podcasts *are* MP3s, for the most part.



And I don't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to load the Kindle app on here.

I download a talk radio show from the internet in mp3 form then turn it into a podcast with mp3tag program. This enables me to pause and resume unlike a straight mp3 format which would make me search for my last point of a 4+hour program. Sorry if I sound "dumb" but I don't even know about apps..this Galaxy will be my first experience with them. I am a basic zune girl

momrox1 wrote:I download a talk radio show from the internet in mp3 form then turn it into a podcast with mp3tag program. This enables me to pause and resume unlike a straight mp3 format which would make me search for my last point of a 4+hour program. Sorry if I sound "dumb" but I don't even know about apps..this Galaxy will be my first experience with them. I am a basic zune girl

Ah, I got you. Sorry, I wasn't too sure what you were trying to say(honestly, the pause+resume thing didn't even occur to me).

Yeah, there are apps out there that should allow for it. I'd just follow the one that was already listed.

Damn sold out already. So how many people bought it thinking it's phone. LOL Oh well, hopefully it will show up on the next Woot Off.

Ohhh D@mn, as I logged in to buy one it sold out! Dangit!!!

Got one just in time. Impulse buying paid off this time.

peace4myheart wrote:Really want to buy one but is still not sure. need to talk to the wife first but she is currently sleeping. Need for her to wake up in about 3 hrs. I am just afraid that it might be sold out by then. My question is can I order one now and if the wifey tell me I can't, then how do I cancel my order??? This is my first time here sent over by Slickdeals. =P

Wow... You're kidding, right? There are a few things wrong with this picture.

My favorite part about this Woot is that in the picture the battery is not full, it always bugs me when they have completely full battery and signal in every picture.

skoobz wrote:dayam yo!

it's only 10am here. was debating on getting one and i was wading through the posts and then i was like, sure, why not? then SOLD OUT! dammit.

wonder if i should take a 10 minute drive to their carrolton warehouse and see if they have one that fell off of a trailer or something.

i guess if you catch a buttfly and it doesn't turn into a crysalis then it wasn't meant to be...or something like that.

Yooo snooze, you lose.. I got up late this sunday, check woot.. thought..low price, good toy. googled it, came back and hit "I want one" button.. checked later and saw SOLD OUT
I have iTouch/pad and another big tab.. we need toys, good deal

I snagged two of these for gifts about a half hour before they sold out. I gotta admit, it's so tempting to test drive one myself once they arrive! (Hard to justify buying it for myself when I already have both a Samsung Infuse & Asus Transformer handy).

To those looking for screen protection: Skinomi makes screen protectors for these available through their own web site or Amazon:

Skinomi web site: http://www.skinomi.com/sagaswi50tap.html

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechSkin-Screen-Protector-Samsung/dp/B00501MU2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316361659&sr=8-1

King8654 wrote:Yup, Since no GSM/3G, going to have to be in pub wifi, home wifi, etc, or hotspot with your 3g device

EDIT: to function, no. for internet connectivity, browsing, etc, yes

I have optimum online, so I'm entitled to their included WIFI service at no extra charge. I'll see with this how big an area they cover. TimeWarne cable and Comcast client may have similar benefits.

I'm glad I pulled the trigger earlier. Now I don't feel as bad for missing out on the obsolete HP Touchpads...

Plus I needed a bigger screen (than iPod) because of my aging eyesight.

how the heck did I miss this I have been waiting to get one of these for months if anyone that is willing to let one go let me know.

Well that worked out well. Sold out while I was reading the comments. Thanks all of you for saving me money ;) Actually looked like a neat device, but I have an iPhone4, with a dead SIM that I'm using as a 'Touch' for media stuff. 'Bought everything this can do. Been looking for an Android something, but can't decide if I want a phone-ish thing or a tablet. The various flavors are different and upgrades certainly aren't a given. This of course would never get Honeycomb with a single core processor.

Oh-BTW, I understand it's not a phone ;)