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"I no longer "hate" to need Windows Mobile" on by coolihigh
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 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.
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"Best overall cell phone" on by grossefatigue
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 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.
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"Best Win Mo phone Does lots of things well" on by sonji3
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 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.
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"Brilliant, neat , functional" on by kirshan5
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 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
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"great smartphone, tons of features & endless customizn" on by rocky_mon
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 tracker does everything you want without ever needing it.
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