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4.0 stars
"I no longer "hate" to need Windows Mobile"
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).
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.
Ring always escalates for some reason (rings soft for a second then gets loud) despite being set to only ring loudly.
Where to buy
Samsung Omnia (8GB, Unlocked):
$407.97 - $699.95
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