Samsung i900-Omnia Cell Phone
What’s Good: Universal landscape mode and universal landscape QWERTY; optically-enhanced action button functions as a scroller or track pad; appropriate use of haptic feedback and accelerometers; excellent 5 MP camera with LED flash, auto-focus and face detection; secondary cam for video calls; embedded GPS; FM radio and overall A/V-friendliness; large, welcoming and sensitive screen; it's a generally comfortable phone that makes you feel cool even though you're obviously using a Windows product.
What’s Not Good: Windows Mobile may be a bit cumbersome and inaccessible for some users, even with Samsung's TouchWiz UI, which is a bit bland, but better than WM default; reception problems in sketchy coverage areas; no built-in stylus sheath; volume rocker sits RIGHT next to the camera button; in-call screen lock can be a hassle; proprietary headphone jack.
Bottom Line: The Omnia is at the top of everyone's list of gotta-try-it touchscreen phones. It has capable hardware and a generous screen; large and sensitive enough to compete in the iPhone-driven market. The unlocked version is pricey, but cheaper than it closest rival – The HTC Touch Diamond. And, it feels tougher than other phones in the same price range. Windows Mobile isn't everyone's favorite interface, but you really have to play with this beauty to appreciate how comfortably it rests in your hand.
Specs:
Make/Model: Samsung SGH-i900 (Omnia)
Network: HSPDA 7.2 Mbps
Data: Quad-band EDGE, Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi,
Carrier: Unlocked
Size: 112 X 56 X 12.5 mm
Weight: 122 g
Form Factor: Candybar with full Touchscreen
Display: 3.2” TFT WQVGA (240 X 400)
Memory: 16GB/8GB with an SDHC expansion slot that supports an additional 16GB
Notable Features: 1440mAH battery; Windows Mobile 6.1 professional, Push email, tv-output, business card recognition, Samsung's proprietary easy sharing capabilities, nice camera.
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BlackBerry Storm got a lot of recent hype, but there are other worthy contenders for... Hello, and welcome to the first installment of Dr. Photo. I’m Adam and yes, I’m a doctor, but no, I don’t know what that thing on your elbow is… I’m a physical chemist (which is how I get away with calling myself a doctor without ever touching people) and a professional photographer and have been called in by my friends at PhoneDog to take a close look at cell phones from a photographer’s point of view (less so from a chemist’s, although I’m... This is an interesting turn of events, if it proves to be true. With all of the speculation about if and when Samsung would bring their Windows Mobile powerhouse, the Omnia, to AT&T, nobody stopped to think about a CDMA version of the device. Nobody, it seems, except Samsung and Verizon Wireless.
According to this rebate form posted on HowardForums and later found on Engadget Mobile, Big Red is prepping a VZW-branded Omnia to... What’s Good: Universal landscape mode and universal landscape QWERTY; optically-enhanced action button functions as a scroller or track pad; appropriate use of haptic feedback and accelerometers; excellent 5 MP camera with LED flash, auto-focus and face detection; secondary cam for video calls; embedded GPS; FM radio and overall A/V-friendliness; large, welcoming and sensitive screen; it's a generally comfortable phone that makes you feel cool... The touch screen market has really heated up over the last year, and Samsung's Omnia is no sloucher. Building on the success of the Instinct, Samsung delivers hardware upgrades-a-plenty. The 5 MP camera in particular is a welcome and impressive improvement.
For some reason, Samsung snatched the volume rocker from the perfect spot on the Instinct and moved it to the undeniably wrong place on the Omnia. My other minor complaint is that... The Omnia fits perfectly in my hand. It feels like a phone, not a cramped computer. It looks stylish but humble: the corners and edges are rounded; the front with a gunmetal sheen, the back, a plastic imitation of black brushed metal.
The style is simple: three buttons on the front, two on the right side, and a power button on top. On the left side, there is a hatch that covers the port for charging, data transfers and headphones. There is... Pros: Variety of keyboards for e-mailing and texting, 3G, WiFi, Optical Mouse is actually useful (personal preference), Scrolling and rendering is very good, great display. Cons: WinMo isn't the greatest OS out there, battery life isn't the BEST (this isn't a BB). Summary: This is a great phone, has many features, and in my opinion can be a great phone for anyone, and not just for the business world. Texting options and calling was great, and opera mobile in this device is amazing. The camera is 5-MP, which is good, but it does not seem to be as good as another 5-MP camera phone (this mainly has to do with WinMo). Still great camera nonetheless. It comes packed with features and other options to fit your needs. Def. look into this phone if you like touch-screen devices, or just want a flashy nice camera phone to show off to your friends. 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful Pros: Looks good and very impressive however looks can be decieving.Camera takes good quality shots. Cons: Fine but no better then a HP hand held computer, battery life is terrible.good for emails,not so good for general texting and calls. Summary: This from my experience is a poor substitute for a Blackberry,frequently drops calls,complex layout takes some adapting to,downloading pictures,music etc.is complicated.SD card is in the phone so you need to dismantle phone each time you choose to access it.Battery life is very poor 6 hoyrs max.if you do a few short calls texts and access the internet for approx 20 mins.Screen scratches very easily and limited overthe counter resources to protect it. Mobiles I believe are supposed to make life easier not more stresful and complicated.The dislay is difficult to read in sun light. 3 out of 9 people found this review helpful Pros: 3.5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, Real full internet (including Flash and JAVA), Thin, clean design, crisp screen colors, 5 MP camera with smile detection, flash, auto focus and digital zoom, video recording with slow motion mode, strong GPS, 5 to 6 hours of battery life, creative & useful UI. Cons: Windows Mobile is still a stick in the a**. Summary: The Samsung Omnia is the best mobile phone I've ever used in my life. It has everything I wanted in one mobile phone; I got the 16 GB version, so I have a lot of space to play with. It has a built-in GPS that I use with Google Maps, and it is very precise and spot on and fast. The 5 MP camera is surprisingly real, meaning that it delivers the high quality images you would expect from the number "5 MP". Video recording is another great feature, with flash and digital zoom, slow motion recording, and a packed editing software built right into the mobile phone. Sound is great, not as high as you would expect but very real and usable; playing music is easy and fun, and using the head set gives you a clear crisp sound that you would want to have. I love the Geo tagging feature, where every picture you take gets tagged by the GPS of its actual location at the moment you took that picture. SMS, Mail, MMS and the whole package of internet communication. Opera browser beats every single mobile browser I've ever used on a mobile phone; it kills Safari, BlackBerry and IE Mobile browsers and bury them in mud and dirt. The software bundle is great; Office and the works. WLM messenger for chat. Great UI, easy to navigate. A front camera for video calls is also a great touch. The mobile is packed with all connection options; WiFi, Bluetooth, GSM, 3.5 G (7.2 Mbps, unlike the old and sluggish iPhone 1.5 Mbps max), USB. I can't find better words to describe how good is this mobile phone, but I can assure you that it is by far the best ever made mobile phone in all markets around the world, and all other companies, especially NOKIA, imate, HTC and Apple who all should learn from Samsung's Omnia how to do some real-deal mobile phones instead of the crippled feature-missing phones they keep producing. Omnia is a: iPhone killer, imate smacker, NOKIA hanger, HTC drawner. 19 out of 21 people found this review helpful Ask and you shall receive. HDomnia.com did a writeup comparing the Omnia and the Omnia HD. HD Omnia Vs. Omnia! Fight!!! Hey there again and sorry for long reply. The problem with the IPhone is that it's an American product. Now I live in New York and comparing the phones we have here and the phones in Europe, you will find a huge difference. Here in America it seems that looks is what makes a phone sell good and not functionality or features. The Iphone can't even record video yet. That will change with the upcoming one but you can see that the only thing they... WOW! Thanks for the reply dude. Really needed that. Yeah i've tried using symbian from the n95 of my dad. Works well. I've also tried watching the videos. My problem right now is when omnia hd will launch in the Philippines. I'm pretty excited as to when it will arrive here. I've tried calling samsung phils but they said that they have no idea about omnia hd. I'm afraid that maybe samsung will not distribute omnia hd here. tsk tsk tsk.Anyway,... Sorry to say this but your buddy is wrong. The choice only comes down to money because the omnia hd will definitely be more expensive then the i900. But everything else of the Omnia HD is better then the i900. The symbian platform is #1 in the world, faster then windows and more appealing to the eye. The omnia HD can record much better video then the i900 and the display on the omnia hd is the best there is on a mobile device. The AMOLED... Hi!
I need help in choosing which phone i'm gonna buy. Omnia hd is not yet here in the philippines but i think it will come by the end of may. I'm planning to buy one but my friends told me that it's much better to buy the omnia i900 than the omnia hd i8910. I think omnia hd will be much better in terms of sound, camera and display. the thing that got me confused is that they said that the os will be the difference. I'm not... well i have to say the g1 is the phone for you because it is awesome, a new iphone is coming out soon and the bold isnt that good but the omnia is really it is just if you want to use t mobile and att or verizon.
Hi I am currently interested in buying a new phone but don't know which one!!! I want to buy either the G1, the Iphone, the Bold, or the Omnia. I don't want to sign a 2 year contract just a 1 year contract and want a plan that is at least below $75. Phonedog staff and members please help me out!!!!! I do still want it, but as it turns out I'm locked in a contract with Att for the next four months so I'll just hold off for now and see what happens. Thanks for the reply. I personally don't think that will happen because T-Omnia is the South Korean version of the Samsung Omnia with bigger screen, satalite TV, 800x480 pixel, and etc. I personally don't think it will happen but I really do hope it happens because I also have At&t and I really want the omnia as well. And the Omnia is mostly useful to bussinessman anyway but if you still want it you should wait more for other people's responce and than decide to... Buying choicesWith new service  This item is not being sold with a service plan by any online merchant. With pre-paid service This item is not being sold with a pre-paid service service plan by any online merchant. Purchase phone only Accessories Purchase compatible accessories for this phone Ringtones & MediaShop for compatible mobile content for this phone
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