Samsung i900-Omnia Review - At a Glance
At a GlanceWhat’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.
Next: Introduction »Fetch me more...Quickly jump to more information about related topics, cell phones, carriers or phone manufacturers mentioned in this In-Depth Review by using the links below. About our in-depth cell phone reviewsWe take great pride to ensure that the our reviews are thorough and accurate. In no way are our editors directed or influenced by any manufacturers, advertisers, or partners; we believe that honest, opinionated reviews -positive or negative - are the only way to maintain credibility and serve our users. Reviews by companyApple, BenQ, BlackBerry, Eten, Google, HTC, LG, Motorola, Nokia, o2, Palm, Pantech, PCD, Samsung, Sanyo, Sharp, Sony EricssonNoah gets some time with the junior member of Samsung's new Omnia Trio: Omnia Lite. Will it come to Verizon eventually? That'd be cool - Samsung Omnia 2, unlocked version, hands-on with Noah from PhoneDog dot com Hands-on and in-depth with Samsung's new line of TouchWiz phones. Noah goes in-depth with the Omnia (GSM and Verizon versions), Eternity (AT&T), and Behold (T-Mobile). Check out what makes TouchWiz tick on this new breed of all-touch devices. Hands-on and in-depth with Samsung's new line of TouchWiz phones. Noah goes in-depth with the Omnia (GSM and Verizon versions), Eternity (AT&T), and Behold (T-Mobile). Check out what makes TouchWiz tick on this new breed of all-touch devices. Hands-on and in-depth with Samsung's new line of TouchWiz phones. Noah goes in-depth with the Omnia (GSM and Verizon versions), Eternity (AT&T), and Behold (T-Mobile). Check out what makes TouchWiz tick on this new breed of all-touch devices. It's the third and final part of the battle of the beasts. This episode focuses on messaging and overall impressions. Specs? UI? Flexibility? What really does matter in a phone? Voice quality, even? 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... Hey, guess what? Engadget Mobile's reporting that the Samsung Omnia might just show up in the States as the AT&T Samsung i907 Mirage before too long. As in available for order on October 7. 'Bout time ... I'm getting tired of answering all of those, "Hey PhoneDog! When's the Omnia coming to the US?" questions ;-D This is pretty cool. Samsung apparently reached out to Technivator to make a staged unboxing video for their new Omnia smartphone. And Technivator delivered. This is pretty sweet - even if I did just use the phrase "staged unboxing video" (what kind of world is this?). Nice work, Technivator. And tip o' the hat to you, Eric, if you were involved in this:
Q. Noah, I was extremmely close to buying the iPhone until I saw the Samsung Omnia in your video. looks tight. how cool is it and is it up to par with the beast made by Apple?
A. I've only had a little bit of hands-on time with Omnia but it definitely looks great. Omnia's a Windows Mobile device, so it should be somewhat similar to the HTC Touch Diamond in that you've got Windows Mobile 6 running underneath with a nicer layer of user... Earlier this week I got my first hands-on time with Samsung's latest high-end handsets, the Innov8 and Omnia, at a Christmas in August press event in San Francisco. I didn't get a ton of time with the devices, but it was enough to shoot a few videos (watch Omnia here and Innov8 here) and form a few impressions.
In a nutshell, I think Omnia could be a big seller here in the States while Innov8 is much more suited to our friends in... 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... glad to help
do the nokia e71 it is pretty nice and if u need help email me at touchhacker@touchhacker.com This would be awesome if it's true. The T*OMNIA is the upgraded version of the phone that Verizon just got. It's got a 480 x 800 screen resolution as opposed to the Omnia's 240 x 400. Does anyone know anything about this happening or is it BS?http://www.electronista.c... was about to ditch At&t for Verizon to get the regular Omnia i900, but if this happens I'll just wait it out with At&t. Please help me decide
witch is the right decison in buying a mobile phone .. I can't make my mind
about these phones Samsung i900 Omnnia wich if heard it has a lot of software
problems if that's true and it has a problem in WLAN , after hearing these
i've changed my mind about omnia then i was thinking of samsung i8510 which is
great but her's my dilemma i've seen the m8800 pixon but here in Romania we
don't have it yet then I was... By analyzing gsmprofile, gsmarena, phonedog and any other websites I get information about the Samsung i900 Omnia white have every feature of advanced web browsing. But I have the confusion in this web browser. Does it works like a computer or computer internet browsing? So friends, if you have any idea then inform me.
Please, please. Please............
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4.5
The widget thing is horrible... freezes often and is just useless.
camera is great when nothing is moving including the smallest vibrations.
windows mobile... sucks
runs just like a pc.... great for a day or so then u have to restart it to get ur speed back
Basically just wait... i saw some people say versa.... but honestly just wait as long as u can. Over the next year they will perfect the
the touch screen on a lot of phones and along with the operating systems they run on. if toy cant wait the HTC tough d2 is ur best bet not this phone.