The Galaxy S - Samsung's Found Another Hit Phone for Android

We mentioned the Samsung Galaxy S some weeks ago back in Episode 49. It looks like Samsung’s strategy of making what’s basically the same device available on all carriers is working for them. They’re not selling in iPad numbers (1 million the first month of availability) but at 1 million units in just over ~six weeks, this launch is fairly remarkable…and maybe that’s because the marketing is not being pushed by one carrier alone. This is certainly easier on everyone’s wallet.

You can expect more from the accessory manufacturers too, with these numbers– something that iPhone users get great support from, and which is part of the secret sauce of that platform’s success.

If you’re looking to upgrade from a 2008 era device, the Galaxy S is worth investigating, especially if you’re an Android fan. Given that the device is being sold across the aisle from the iPhone at the AT&T store, it shows that when there are valid options, people will choose what’s best for them…especially if they don’t have to pay an Apple premium for it…and that goes double for when Samsung gives them away for FREE!