8 Android alternatives to Apple's iPod touch

The iPod touch is a pretty amazing little device that bridges the gap between a portable media player and a smartphone. It’s a handheld device that you can use to surf the internet, listen to music, watch movies, play games, or download hundreds of thousands of applications. With a starting price of $199, it’s cheaper than a smartphone — and there’s no monthly voice or data plan to pay for.

It’s taken a while for other companies to start competing with the iPod touch. A year or two ago there was really nothing else like it on the market. Today there are a number of alternatives.

The iPod touch still offers more bang for your buck than most competitors, but if you’re looking for something a little cheaper, a device with a larger display, HDMI output, or just a different operating system there are now a number of Android alternatives to the iPod touch.

Here are a few:

Update: This article was originally published in 2011. You can check out our more up-to-date look at Android alternatives to the iPod touchfor a look at the landscape as of late 2013.

Or you can continue reading… some of the items listed below are still available.

Samsung Galaxy Player WiFi 5.0

The Samsung Galaxy Player WiFi 5.0 is probably the closest thing you’re going to find to a true Android version of an iPod touch. In many ways, this portable gadget with a 5 inch display is just a Samsung Galaxy S smartphone with the cellular radio ripped out.

It’s screen isn’t as sturdy as the Gorilla Glass display on the phone, but the Samsung Galaxy WiFi 5.0 supports a wide range of audio and video formats, runs GoogleAndroid2.3.5 Gingerbread, and has GPS capabilities.

5 inch, 800 x 480 pixel capacitive touchscreen display
1 GHz SamsungHummingbird ARM Cortex-A8 single core CPU
8GB storage
Micro SD card slot
Android 2.3.5
Google Android Market
0.3MP front camera and 3.2MP rear camera
802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, FM Radio, and GPS
2500mAh battery (up to 8 hours of video)
5.6″ x 3.1″ x 0.5″
6.4 ounces
Available for $270 from J&R

Samsung also makes a 4 inch model of the Galaxy Player WiFi, which is available from Amazon for $230.

Archos 43 Internet Tablet

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The iPod touch is a versatile device that combines the functionalities of a portable media player and a smartphone. It allows users to surf the internet, listen to music, watch movies, play games, and download applications. With a starting price of $199, it is more affordable than a smartphone and does not require a monthly voice or data plan [[1]].

In recent years, other companies have introduced alternatives to the iPod touch. These alternatives offer different features such as larger displays, HDMI output, or different operating systems. Some notable Android alternatives to the iPod touch include:

Samsung Galaxy Player WiFi 5.0: This device features a 5-inch display, supports a wide range of audio and video formats, runs on Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread, and has GPS capabilities. It also has a front and rear camera, WiFi, Bluetooth, FM Radio, and a 2500mAh battery [[2]].
Archos 43 Internet Tablet: This device has a 4.3-inch display, a 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor, and 16GB of storage. It runs on Android 2.2 and has access to the AppsLib app store [[3]].
Skytex Primer Pocket: While not as powerful as other alternatives, the Skytex Primer Pocket is a budget-friendly option. It has a 4.3-inch display, a 600 MHz MIPS processor, and 4GB of storage. It runs on Android 2.2 and has a built-in microphone and speaker [[4]].
Sony Walkman Z: The Sony Walkman Z is a high-quality Android portable media player. It features a 4.3-inch display, a 1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor, and is available in different storage capacities. It also has WiFi, Bluetooth, an FM tuner, HDMI output, and DLNA support [[5]].
Philips GoGear Connect 3: This device has a 3.2-inch display, 8GB to 16GB of storage, and runs on Android 2.3. It has access to the Google Android Market, WiFi, and Bluetooth [[6]].
ICE Smart: The Latte Communications ICE Smart has a 5-inch display, supports 1080p HD video playback, and has a relatively low price tag. It features an 800 MHz Telechips 8903 ARM 11 processor, 8GB of storage, and runs on Android 2.3 [[7]].
Cowon D3: The Cowon D3 offers up to 32GB of storage, a 3.7-inch display, and supports a wide range of audio and video formats. It runs on Android 2.3 and has HDMI and S/PDIF output, WiFi, Bluetooth, and an FM radio [[8]].
Creative Zen Touch 2: The Creative Zen Touch 2 is a budget-friendly option with a 3.2-inch display, 8GB to 16GB of storage, and runs on Android 2.2. It has WiFi, Bluetooth, an FM radio, and a 2MP rear camera [[9]].

It's worth noting that while the App Store for iOS currently has more third-party apps than the Google Android Market, most Android devices can easily run side-loaded apps or install a hacked version of the Android Market. However, running apps outside of the App Store on an iPod touch requires jailbreaking [[10]].

In terms of screen resolution, battery life, and other features, the iPod touch still outperforms many Android alternatives. However, as technology advances, there is a chance for Android device makers to catch up to the iPod touch [[11]].

Please note that the information provided above is based on the search results and may not reflect the most up-to-date information.

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