Samsung B7300 Omnia LITE review

Network and connections
A new high-level Smartphone, the B7300 joins Samsung's top series. First of all there is the GSM Quadband receiver, which uses the frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. The Dual Mode operation guarantees optimal coverage, also taking advantage of UMTS networks. To exchange files with other devices, Bluetooth is really handy, as well as the output for the USB cable. The availability of the Internet network is guaranteed by the internal modem, with HSDPA support for fast data traffic. In this way you can open HTML pages just like with ADSL at home. And not only that, because you can also take advantage of networks distributed via the Wi-Fi antenna.

Design and features
The by now classic Smartphone style can also be found in the B7300 Omnia Lite. It in fact has clean lines and rounded edges, to offer handiness and a secure grip. The dimensions are in line with standards: 12.9 mm thick for a weight of just 103 grams. The front part houses the large 3-inch TFT screen, capable of displaying up to 65,000 colors. Touch Screen technology allows you to manage every function quickly and intuitively. On the lower part, a clickable directional pad, together with the keys to manage calls. The purchase package includes the headset and the data cable.

Main features
The platform of this B7300 Omnia Lite is Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. It can be upgraded to version 6.5 free of charge. The features are absolutely complete, with every application to manage contacts, appointments and commitments, both personal and work-related. Everything can be synchronized with your home PC, so as to keep every piece of data constantly updated. The 667 MHz processor guarantees processing power, so as to also support new applications installable thanks to Java support. Support for predictive text greatly helps in managing messages and E-mails. You can also edit and manage Office documents. Instant Messaging and the applications of the main Social Networks are always at hand. For the telephone aspect there is a speakerphone, multiconference support and voice recorder. Furthermore, thanks to a dedicated front camera, you can make video calls.

Entertainment and multimedia
A complete phone offers applications to entertain in free time and provide a moment of relaxation. Here then we find the 3.2 megapixel digital camera, capable of taking quality photographs and recording videos. The dedicated functions are numerous, from autofocus to Smile Detection. Furthermore, thanks to the integrated GPS support, you can take advantage of Geo-Tagging features. The memory available for saving personal files is 250 MB, expandable up to 32 GB via microSD cards. In this way you can always have your favorite audio and video files with you, to play back faithfully with Windows Media Player. You can also view DivX files. An AM/FM radio receiver is also integrated, to listen to radio broadcasts on the move.