[MWC] Samsung showcased a new device on the show floor that was not announced during the press conference: the Galaxy S Wifi 5.0 featuring a 5-inch TFT display. Basically it looks like a smaller version of the Galaxy Tab with a slimmer chassis; it is intended to be a competitor of the iPod Touch with advanced integration of Skype and Qik, thanks to its embedded VoIP receiver and the front facing camera.
Samsung is not sure whether the 5-inch or the 4-inch version will be released, they need to gather feedback first, so there was no word on pricing and shipping date. Both versions feature a sleek and elegant design, and Android Froyo, upgradable to Gingerbread. Check the video in the full post for a short overview of the Samsung Galaxy S Wifi 5.0, the video below (after the jump) compare the two versions (5.0 and 4.0). For more photos, look at the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 gallery and the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 gallery.
Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 Features highlights
Android Froyo (2.2) upgradable to Gingerbread(2.3)
1 Ghz processor
Size: 78.2×141.3×11.9 mm
5-inch WVGA(800×480) TFT display
16 GB or 32 GB versions
enhanced sound engine (SoundAlive)
stereo speaker
HD video playback 720p
Optimized WiFi Communicator for VoIP:
Embedded receiver for VoIP
Front Camera for Video Chat
Preloaded Solution for VoIP (Skype) & Video Chat (Qik plus)
Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 Features highlights
Android Froyo (2.2) upgradable to Gingerbread(2.3)
1 Ghz processor
Size: 78.2×141.3×11.9 mm
4-inch Super Clear LCDTM display
enhanced sound engine (SoundAlive)
stereo speaker
multicodec support
SmartLife with Google services
Optimized WiFi Communicator for VoIP
Embedded receiver for VoIP
Front Camera for Video Chat
Preloaded Solution for VoIP (Skype) & Video Chat (Qik plus)
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