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Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: SGH-i900
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- While there are some design quirks, and we're still waiting for a U.S. release, the Samsung Omnia promises to be a solid alternative to the Apple iPhone.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung Omnia (8GB, Unlocked) price range: $249.18
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 09/30/2008
The good: The Samsung Omnia features a nice touch screen and customizable interface that makes the Windows Mobile smartphone easier to use. It also has a 5-megapixel camera and a boatload of other multimedia features.
The bad: You can't add additional widgets to the TouchWiz interface, and there are some nagging design quirks. The unlocked version does not offer U.S. 3G support, and it's expensive.
The bottom line: While there are some design quirks, and we're still waiting for a U.S. release, the Samsung Omnia promises to be a solid alternative to the Apple iPhone.
User reviews
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I no longer "hate" to need Windows Mobile
by coolihigh on February 22, 2009
Pros: Keypad choices (I love the suretype style)
Robust phone
Responsive touchscreen (unlike any other I've tried, including HTC Touch Pro), just as good as iPhone.
WinMo strengths
Interface overcomes WinMo weaknesses
Much more...Cons: Some screens, I don't like (like the widgets on the homescreen are too big).
Ring always escalates for some reason (rings soft for a second then gets loud) despite being set to only ring loudly.Summary: I bought this with the hope that, maybe, they got the touchscreen thing right. This is finally on par with a touchscreen like the iPhone's. I don't have ...
Summary: I bought this with the hope that, maybe, they got the touchscreen thing right. This is finally on par with a touchscreen like the iPhone's. I don't have to use the stylus for everything and I can actually send messages with the onscreen keyboard. All my previous Windows Mobile phones have been completely lacking in this department. This is actually why I decided to write a review of this phone. I am so much more impressed with this than any other Windows Mobile (or touchscreen phone for that matter) that I have to comment. I have had numerous smartphones in the past (Samsung i600, i700, i730, Epix, XV6600,6700, Treo 600, 650, 700, Centro, BBY pearl, 8800, Bold, Pearl Flip, Motorla Q, Q9H, Q9 Global, Nokia E71, iPhone, and many others that I can't remember the model# of) and usually get rid of them after several weeks (the longest I kept a single phone was the iPhone, which was a full year). I can see myself keeping this phone for a good length of time like I did the iPhone. I liked how the iPhone had the typing capabilities, e-mail, and internet capabilities, but I didn't like how I couldn't multitask or have it save e-mails (even just the message itself) locally so it wouldn't have to refresh OTA and waste my time. There were plenty of times that I have been out, wanted to pull some info really quick from an e-mail and ended up waiting forever for it to refresh. I prefer the look of e-mail on the iPhone than I do on Windows Mobile, but at least I have the important items available and I can view, edit, and save attachments. I love being able to actually log into an instant messenger program and use it without having it up onscreen. This phone is very responsive and I love how I can change ringtones for not only the phone, but also for things such as messages and reminders. I hated being so limited with the iPhone. The web browsing experience is also on par with the iPhone. I can view actual webpages and do everything I could on my computer. Thanks to the Exchange functionality and mail2web.com, I don't even have to depend on a PC (as I'm a Mac guy) to ensure my phone is in sync with the essentials. I have a PC to use if I ever install a program that doesn't have a CAB installer designed for installation directly from the device itself but find that I don't need it these days (which is a big change from the days of my i600, circa 2003). I still have to use a real computer to type long messages and surf the web for an extended period (I don't think that will ever change), but as a mobile device, this in conjunction with my netbook will allow me to carry very little when traveling and enable me to stay in contact and productive as well as be entertained.
8 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best overall cell phone
by grossefatigue on December 14, 2008
Pros: Small computer cell phone ironically better for desk use than on the go as it is not totally finguer-user friendly. Receiving calls OK but dialing out more cumbersome with the screen blanking out all the time. Proportions and weight are perfect.
Cons: It is not a cell phone for a business person making and receiving calls constantly. It works better with a stylus than with your finguers.
Summary: This phone is like a small computer and it grows on you, like a full size computer, and you can't stop playing with it, but it is not totally ...
Summary: This phone is like a small computer and it grows on you, like a full size computer, and you can't stop playing with it, but it is not totally user friendly and practical on the go. The use of the stylus is a must for setting up the device and to enter datas and I reluctantly attached it to the phone. I am now confortable with it and see it as a fashion statement, Omia's signature. One of the thing that bother me the most is the screen going blank all the time while making phone calls, especially when calling my credit card companies as it goes blank at every step. On the other end the screen stays on all the time when you listen to radio. Despite of this I can't bring myself to return the phone as it is an exciting "phone" overall -computer is more appropriate, very fast. The camera is fabulous and it scans business cards. It reads voice mail so you don't have to call to listen to your messages. A touch screen is the way of the future as several touch screens with different languages could be impleted with querty, azerty and whatever keyboards. Right now we are kind of ginea-pigs for Samsung but its OK.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best Win Mo phone Does lots of things well
by sonji3 on November 21, 2008
Pros: Big screen; Smart Reader software; Nice Camera; Finger mouse Win Mo Pro
Cons: Not 3G compatible in US; Keypad lock while talking. Expensive. Not fully supported for US customers. Win Mo Pro
Summary: This would be almost perfect if ran on 3G in US. Has some little quirks with navigation to the things you need immediately but not enough to not give it ...
Summary: This would be almost perfect if ran on 3G in US. Has some little quirks with navigation to the things you need immediately but not enough to not give it up. Runs okay on T-Mobile and has a lot more functionality than the Behold. Big screen and phone size (thickness) was deal maker for me.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Brilliant, neat , functional
by kirshan5 on October 2, 2008
Pros: small for a windows mobile device
fast, responsive, good bright screen, accurate GPS, Great camera, large storageCons: interface still a bit too windows mobiley, long to start up, sometimes it's a bit too high to reach the top using one hand, but there?s always the mouse
Summary: The Omnia really has above all great functionality, with this device I don't have to carry my music , my camera and I don't have to buy a sat ...
Summary: The Omnia really has above all great functionality, with this device I don't have to carry my music , my camera and I don't have to buy a sat nav, it really is more than a phone, the major setback I would say is that it's not for a business user, the Omnia is completely aimed at consumers that want more. Oh and a lot of people have said it has a max of 8Gb expandable, Samsung have now said that it will support up to 16 Gb, which is a total of up to 32Gb, the touch player is really good, and it has good tweakablity, over all it's a thin good looking device that performs and fulfils the consumer's wants.
oh and the battery lasts forever, and the flash light is really useful and super bright, wifi works great , automatically connects when in range, Email is great, it has an FM radio that you can record off and stuff, and the opera browser works really well. no bugs yet and I?ve had mine for almost a month now, I hardly even use my laptop anymore, in fact I?m writing this from my Omnia, its really cool, and word completion makes it so much easier
Updated on Oct 2, 20082 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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great smartphone, tons of features & endless customizn
by rocky_mon on November 10, 2008
Pros: GPS, Radio, PIM, Office mobile, 5MP camera, Highly Customizable UI/Skins, 3.5G, battery life, the tracker optical mouse which replaces stylus.
Cons: custom handfree adapter - no 3.5mm earphone jack.
Summary: by far the best and powerful smartphone available in the market. Very functional meanwhile very sleek and sexy. Dont get mislead by the dangling stylus, the touch UI & optical ...
Summary: by far the best and powerful smartphone available in the market. Very functional meanwhile very sleek and sexy. Dont get mislead by the dangling stylus, the touch UI & optical tracker does everything you want without ever needing it.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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almost perfect
by josh913 on October 3, 2008
Pros: beautiful phone, brilliant screen, touchwiz is a joy to use
Cons: windows mobile 6 lets the phone down, its just more of the old in a new package. no youtube support out of the box (remedied easily though with freeware)
Summary: the touchwiz interface does make the windows mobile experience a better one than previous entries. great camera, xllnt video and music play back. aesthetics of the phone are great, the ...
Summary: the touchwiz interface does make the windows mobile experience a better one than previous entries. great camera, xllnt video and music play back. aesthetics of the phone are great, the inclusion of a stylus was a nice touch so that way u have the option of that or your finger. windows mobile is too slow though and the no 3g support blows, but overall it was well worth the money spent to get it.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A good product that keeps getting better.
by Mark_Anderson on October 1, 2008
Pros: Huge amount of useful features, WinMo software catalogue, huge and expanadable memory, fully customisable, excellent UI.
Cons: Proprietary socket, no seperate headphone socket
Summary: I have an Omnia and as I live in the UK can use all its features.
The thing to note about this phone is that it's a work in ...Summary: I have an Omnia and as I live in the UK can use all its features.
The thing to note about this phone is that it's a work in progress in terms of firmware. The first unit I bought had HH1 firmware branded to Vodafone. I've flashed this three times now and am using the HI2 firmware which is the latest English ROM. This has made the phone more responsive and cut out most of the anoyances like the time panel linking to the WinMo clocks rather than Samsung's clock application. Battery life is also better. There are, however, a few minor things to fix like altitude in geotagging photos.
The most annoying thing about the phone is the lack of 3.5mm headphone jack and the proprietary connector. Samsung should be looking to fix this for their next release. As for the stylus, never used it; the optical mouse is brilliant.
Overall it's an excellent phone. It's not quite as intuitive or the UI as responsive as the iPhone although the difference is pretty minimal. However, it's a lot more open, customisable and there are just as many useful applications for it (although a centralised appstore woud have been nice). For those of you who don't want to be tied to iTunes and don't mind an extra day or so familiarity time it's the clear winner.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Everything but the kitchen sink; well almost everything
by adumbassviet on August 24, 2008
Pros: 5 MP camera, beautiful design, fun and easy to use, hug memory
Cons: windows mobile, ok direct sunlight visibility, no slot for stylus, expensive
Summary: This is one of the best phone I ever use. I have to use a Blackberry Curve, a LG Prada, a Samsung Soul, a KRZR, and a N95 8GB and ...
Summary: This is one of the best phone I ever use. I have to use a Blackberry Curve, a LG Prada, a Samsung Soul, a KRZR, and a N95 8GB and beside the N95, this phone blows the other out of the water (its better than the n95 but only a bit). Sure the 5MP camera is great but the quality can be better and hopefully it will get fix soon. The GPS takes a while to boot up but its really good. The phone touch is good but some with big fingers will need the stylus (and complain about there being no slot for it). The Samsung widgets screen is fun but it wears off. It easy to use but the first few minutes will be complicated due to the WIndows mobile os.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Amazing product
by AmrcnHstryX on July 27, 2008
Pros: 5 MP camera with face tracking and smile detection, DiviX support, MicroSD expandable memory (up to 8 gigs), Windos Mobile 6.1, Stereo Bluetooth, Landscape QWERTY keyboard, 3.2" touchscreen
Cons: Bad sunlight legibility, 64K screen resolution, Memory card not Hot-swappable
Summary: Samsung has done a great job at making a Windows Mobile smartphone that has impressive multimedia capabilities. Full HTLM web browser with DivX support out of the box and flash ...
Summary: Samsung has done a great job at making a Windows Mobile smartphone that has impressive multimedia capabilities. Full HTLM web browser with DivX support out of the box and flash support as well. The 5 MP camera with the smile detecion and face tracking are very nice features and allows geo-tagging. One very nice feature called Etiquette manager which turns the phone on silent if face down on a table. I am disappointed with the poor screen legibility in direct sunlight and Samsung could have opted for 16M screen. Also to quote atreidai's post the touchscreen sensitivity can be changed.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great design, huge 20GB max storage, Windows Mobile 6.1 OS lets it down a bit.
by atreidai on July 25, 2008
Pros: Large screen, brilliant display with vivid colours. Addition of 16GB internal memory AND an SD card slot that supports up to 4GB means there's a LOT of media/work you can stick on it.
Cons: Touchscreen Windows Mobile is a bit too sensitive. Tends to pop up the program when scrolling. Not immediately intuitive for first time users.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: SGH-i900
- Description: Samsung i900 OMNIA brings together high performance business content, top of the range style and a fun, dynamic multi-media experience, to ensure consumers are always connected both at home and at work. The Samsung i900 OMNIA allows users to switch seamlessly between Microsoft Outlook email and productivity applications that replicate the look and feel of their PC - with a stroke of their finger. Samsung i900 OMNIA gives users a mobile extension to their PC experience, with access to MS Office documents such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word. Users can also send and receive email and manage their appointments in Outlook while on the go. For ease of navigation an optical mouse similar to those on laptop computers offers improved usability and one-handed control. Samsung i900 OMNIA delivers the ultimate in digital entertainment thanks to a wide 3.2-inch WQVGA LCD screen for viewing videos and slide shows in high-resolution and advanced audio capabilities. MultiCodec support for DivX, Xvid and other video formats eliminates the hassle of file format conversions. Users also have the assurance of a long-life detachable battery for extended playback. Samsung i900 OMNIA also comes with a five-megapixel CMOS camera with the value-added features, which include auto-focus (AF), face and smile detection and auto-panorama shot. Rounding out the fully comprehensive feature set, Samsung i900 OMNIA also offers GPS, including navigation and geo-tagging capabilities, so users can get their bearings wherever work or life takes them.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Touch
- Integrated Components GPS receiver,
Digital camera - Width 2.2 in
- Depth 0.5 in
- Height 4.4 in
Cellular
- Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
- Band WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
- Mobile Broadband Generation 3G
- Service Provider Unlocked
- Operating System Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
- Application Software Microsoft Excel Mobile,
Microsoft Outlook Mobile Manager,
Word - Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 5 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
Navigation System
- GPS Navigation GPS receiver
Display
- Type LCD display
- Technology TFT
- Diagonal Size 3.2 in
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
Product series
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Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: Unlocked,
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM,
5 megapixels,
3.2 in -
Samsung Omnia (16GB, Unlocked)
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: Unlocked,
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM,
4.4 oz,
5 megapixels,
3.2 in
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- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
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