A few days ago I bought a device called GMATE ($80), a type of smallcell without display or keyboard which is inserted a normal simcard and communicating via Bluetooth to the Samsung Galaxy Player, which means an application is integrated with android, receiving and making phone calls, and SMS, in addition to allowing internet access GPRS.
It's a perfect combination that increases the possibilities of Our Player
What kind of long term costs are you thinking?
If you're using a sim in the Gmate from any network, the cost of the call will be the same no matter whether you use the Gmate or a normal phone.
I don't really see the benefit so far, might as well have a fully fledged Android device with phone functions and one which is easier to root - just picked up a Sony Xperia U for my sister for £100 in the sale
Just spotted new HTC Desire X, similar size, better features, better looking and with Android 4.0 - might just get one of those instead.
I've had mine since august and get the "is that a ______?" about five times a day at school. Thursday is the first time I met someone who actually knew what it was and I met two other people with them at a Jazz Festival yesterday. Samsung definitely could have done a better job advertising this guy.I did some short research on this and yes, they sell it in my country! I also found the price... Youch. I have to think about buying this, though. A lot of people think my SGP is a phone ("Is that Galaxy Note?!") and I can't wait to finally use it as one.