Samsung i900 Omnia
Samsung i900 Omnia
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Our Rating
Samsung's i900 Omnia is a decent touchscreen alternative to the iPhone 3G, coming loaded with a solid GPS sat nav system, a powerful 5 Megapixel camera, fast browser, Wi-Fi support, and a great music player.
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Our Review of the Samsung i900 Omnia
Samsung snuck this sneaky looking iClone out just in time for the announcement of the brand new iPhone 3G back in June 2008. Like the iPhone 3G, the Omnia boasts a large touchscreen display, GPS features, a solid music player and up to 16GB of storage…
Samsung snuck this sneaky looking iClone out of their Seoul HQ in just in time for the announcement of the brand new iPhone 3G back in June 2008. Like the iPhone 3G, the Omnia boasts a large touchscreen display (3.2"), fully integrated GPS tracking features, and comes with 8GB worth of storage, which, unlike the iPhone 3G can be whacked up to a total of 16GB thanks to good old microSD. The big bad touchscreen, whilst looking every inch the iPhone wannabe actually boasts a UI that is markedly different. The Omnia's touchscreen has been primed for optimum thumb rather than finger action. Samsung have designed the Omnia with a view to it being held and operated in and by one hand. It is different to the iPhone interface in that it does lend itself better to being used in one hand.
You'll want to use the stylus provided for some of the features (email in particular), which works well, although bizarrely, Samsung haven't seen fit to include a stylus slot on the casing of the Omnia. Touch feedback features on the display, confirming actions, although unfortunately, the haptic feedback often kicks in every time you touch the screen, which doesn't always mean your clicks or key presses were actually accepted, which can get annoying.
The screen features a full virtual QWERTY keyboard for composing texts and emails, plus it also supports handwriting recognition. The only real downer of the big screen interface is that it doesn't perform brilliantly in direct sunlight – perhaps Samsung's one-handed approach to the UI of the Omnia was to free up the other hand so that it could block the glare of the sun.
You can manage your contacts by using either Samsung's own phonebook software, or by using Windows Mobile, considered to be the best mobile app for managing phone and email contacts. You get an unlimited contact list, unlimited info fields for each contact, and a range of sync options. The Samsung Omnia also comes with the distinction of being the first ever 5 Megapixel Windows Mobile cameraphone.
You can manage your contacts by using either Samsung's own phonebook software, or by using Windows Mobile, considered to be the best mobile app for managing phone and email contacts.
The Omnia comes with a 5 Megapixel digital camera, mounted in the top left corner of the back of the phone. The camera features a number of imaging features such as a stabiliser which counteracts small movements made when taking a picture or recording, making for effortlessly smooth pictures and video footage. Autofocus allows for clear and precise shots every time, and the built in flash allows for pictures to be taken in practically any location. A second camera situated in the front of the Omnia allows for video calls to be made where 3G connections are available.
Speaking of available connections, the Quad-Band Omnia comes with HSDPA support for downloads at speeds of up to 7.2Mbps. You can also connect to the internet at super-fast speeds by hooking up to a local WLAN or Wi-Fi hotspot. You can connect to other devices using either a USB cable a wireless connection using a Bluetooth, which allows supports A2DP, allowing for wireless stereo headset joy.
The Omnia supports an impressive roster of audio and video file formats. As well as the traditional MP3, AAC/AAC+ and WMA, the Omnia is also capable of playing the less common OGG, and AMR files. The FM radio comes with RDS, allowing you to view detailed station information on the touchscreen. The video player supports clips in the MP4, WMV, XviD and DivX video formats.
The Samsung Omnia also features a built-in GPS receiver, meaning you can find you way round using the on-board Google Maps or any other mapplication you care to download. The Omnia functions admirably as a sat-nav and supports A-GPS (GPS optimised for mobile phones) meaning you can download satellite data via Wi-Fi, or available 2G and 3G networks – plan out your journey in advance from a Wi-Fi point before setting out.
Finally, Samsung have seen fit to bless their powerful new touchscreen smartphone with a decent battery, which can provide just under 6 hours of talk time (5 hours 50 mins) and 500 hours of standby time.
Pros
Thumb-centric touchscreen UI.
Built-in GPS receiver.
5 Megapixel camera.
Wi-Fi support.
Cons
No storage slot for the stylus.
Our Rating
Samsung's i900 Omnia is a decent touchscreen alternative to the iPhone 3G, coming loaded with a solid GPS sat nav system, a powerful 5 Megapixel camera, fast browser, Wi-Fi support, and a great music player.
| Make | Samsung | |
GPRS |  |
| Model | i900 Omnia | 3G | |
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| Air Interface | HSDPA / GSM | |
HSDPA | |
| Coverage (Band) | Quad | Wi-Fi | |
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| Handset Type | Standard | |
Bluetoothv2.0 with A2DP | |
| Dimensions | 57 x 112 x 13 mm | |
IrDA |  |
| Weight | 122 g | USBv2.0 | |
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| Talk time | Up to 6 hours | |
GPS | |
| Standby time | Up to 500 hours | Push e-mail | |
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| Camera5.0MP | |
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Predictive Text | |
| Camera Flash | |
MMS | |
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| Video Cameraat 30fps as WMV | |
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| Audio PlayerWMA, OGG, AMR, AAC+, AAC, MP3 | |
Memory CardmicroSD | |
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| FM Radio | |
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Java | |
| RingtonesMP3, Polyphonic | |
BrowserRSS Reader, HTML, WAP 2.0/XHTML | |
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| Headphone Jack | |
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Organiser | |
| GamesDownloadable | |
Touchscreen | |
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| Internal Memory8 GB | |
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Vibrate | |
| Video Calling | |
Samsung i900 Omnia Review
Review by: anonymous1573 from , 15th April 2009
This is the best phone I have used after being a fan of sony ericsson for a long time. the stylus is the only problem, but I use the onboard mouse and don't need the stylus. well done samsung.
anonymous1573 from gave the Samsung i900 Omnia a
Samsung i900 Omnia Review
Review by: anon7864 from , 15th April 2009
I have had this phone for a few months now and i have a love hate relationship with it.
Firstly, I love the style of it, it's big screen, the widgets, its big number keys for dialing and the camera is extremely clear.
However, a fault that is constantly happening to mine is the alarm on my appointments. It seems that if i have a phone call or receive a message whilst my alarm goes of it kills the phone completely. Sometimes it goes into a fit and vibrates constantly even though it has died and will not stop until you physically take the battery out. It's extremely annoying. The camera albeit good in quality takes too long to focus and therefore any action shots are well and truly over by the time any picture is taken. Again, extremely annoying. Even taking a photo of someone walking down the aisle is too fast for this camera! But i ask you, who's phone is perfect? if you are wanting a windows mobile phone and don't want an iphone then this is the phone i would recommend.
anon7864 from gave the Samsung i900 Omnia a
Samsung i900 Omnia Review
Review by: anonymous7199 from , 5th March 2009
Very good phone!
Don't have it yet but yeah lol!
anonymous7199 from gave the Samsung i900 Omnia a
Samsung i900 Omnia Review
Review by: anon3605 from , 29th January 2009
Had the phone for only 2months before I sold it! key lock unlocks all time and then rings people or wipes programs! The keypad is pain to get into and to put key lock on you have to go through three screens! Battery life appalling had to charge every evening. 3G didnt work at all so had to rely on gprs which is slower. Photos good, video good lot of work to get used to to be honest would recommend shopping about as similar phones around and better features.
anon3605 from gave the Samsung i900 Omnia a
Samsung i900 Omnia Review
Review by: anonymous1495 from , 14th January 2009
It's all well and good I guess all these different things the phone can do but I find it pretty heavy to carry around and none of that stuffs any use to me. Whatever, it didn't cost me anything I was quite happy with a phone that just makes calls and doesn't feel like you're carrying around a gold bar in your pocket.
anonymous1495 from gave the Samsung i900 Omnia a
Samsung i900 Omnia Review
Review by: anon4790 from , 14th January 2009
Brilliant phone I reckon but there are quite a few similar ones around so check them all out I should say before you buy one. Definitely a big improvement over my other phone that I use for jobs. Hopefully the boss will get some new ones in as they're starting to look pretty old fashioned.
anon4790 from gave the Samsung i900 Omnia a
Samsung i900 Omnia Review
Review by: anon5730 from , 14th January 2009
Phones. I mean they're yesterday's news right? Who gets excited about a new phone these days? It's for calling your friends and sending them texts when they don't switch on. I mean what else do you want the thing for? It's got way too many functions for me but the kids like it so that's something.
anon5730 from gave the Samsung i900 Omnia a
Samsung i900 Omnia Review
Review by: anonymous3777 from , 14th January 2009
Korean technology is always cutting edge and this phone is no exception. Good ease of use, logical layout, funky design and a systems package that is toward the top of its class. I reckon I'll keep this phone for years, it seems to do so much. Once you've got a handle on what the designers were thinking this is a really user-friendly machine.
anonymous3777 from gave the Samsung i900 Omnia a
Samsung i900 Omnia Review
Review by: anon2678 from , 14th January 2009
My mate got one a couple of weeks ago. Paid good money for it too. I saw it cheaper and thought it might annoy him if I got it and told him about the savings I'd made. Didn't really want it but I'm impressed with its functions. Kind of space age looking and dead cool even though my mate's got one but we don't hang out that often and people think my phone choice is well original.
anon2678 from gave the Samsung i900 Omnia a
Samsung i900 Omnia Review
Review by: anon9010 from , 14th January 2009
I had my phone half-inched the other day, it was one of those old Nokia bricks. I thought it sophisticated when I got it, it had a built in alarm clock. This phone is the biz. I think it makes tea but I haven't found that function. To be honest I haven't found most of the functions but it does have an alarm clock and you can make calls with it and that satisfies my immediate needs.
anon9010 from gave the Samsung i900 Omnia a
Samsung i900 Omnia Review
Review by: anon9852 from , 14th January 2009
The perfect phone for me. GPS and the ability to pull up maps sold this to me. I can get lost in my bathroom. Makes quite a difference from the old days of Ordnance Survey maps, scratched compasses and difficult to manage conversations on the mountainside. With this phone you settle your differences of opinion about your location in a very equitable manner. Probably not the only phone to offer this service but it works a treat.
anon9852 from gave the Samsung i900 Omnia a
Samsung i900 Omnia Review
Review by: anonymous7007 from , 14th January 2009
I tell you I had a Samsung years ago it was my first mobile and it looks like they've stepped things up since then. Seems amazing that was only less than ten years ago and its like moving from a horse drawn cart to a helicopter. Looks cool, sounds good, takes pretty great pictures. I don't even understand half the functions on it I just make calls and take the odd photo really, but I will definitely get into the other features as I get to know the phone a bit better.
anonymous7007 from gave the Samsung i900 Omnia a
Samsung i900 Omnia Review
Review by: anon492 from , 14th January 2009
Seems to fit loads into a really small package. I've stopped using my digital camera now, it only has 5 megapixels same as the phone so I can't really tell the difference between the photos. Its really easy to get photos onto your computer, I was pretty surprised because I'm not really that good when it comes to technical stuff. So yeah I'd recommend the phone although I haven't really used iPhone or N95 or anything like that. I still wouldn't watch films and stuff on this as the screen is a bit too small but I wouldn't want a bigger thing to carry around so I guess that's the tradeoff. They're not cheap though, I'd say, but none of these type of phones are that cheap. Maybe the price will come down but I guess its not bad for what you get.
anon492 from gave the Samsung i900 Omnia a
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