Samsung i900 Omnia review
Network and connections
Talking about this phone leaves room only for the merits and the incredible potential that the i900 Omnia is able to offer. It is equipped with GSM Triband network support technology, which is also able to take advantage of UMTS signals thanks to Dual Mode. Wireless connectivity is at the highest levels, with Bluetooth for connecting to compatible devices, as well as Wi-Fi support to take advantage of distributed networks. The built-in modem, on the other hand, allows you to connect to the Internet, browsing quickly thanks to HSDPA management for packet data traffic. Finally, there is also a USB 2.0 port for connecting to a PC via the appropriate cable.
Design and features
The lines are decidedly eye-catching, rounded at the edges to provide ergonomics in grip and handling. The dimensions have been kept really compact, despite the device's high potential: 12.5 mm thick for 120 grams of weight. The front is almost entirely occupied by the display, a 3.2-inch LCD equipped with Touch Screen technology with 262,000 colors. Also interesting is the pad similar to those on laptops, for scrolling the screen with a pointer. The body is one-piece, convenient for uncompromising portability. The standard package includes a handy case, a stylus for the screen, and a stereo headset.
Main features
The Samsung i900 Omnia is based on the Windows Mobile 6.1 platform, which guarantees expansion and customization capabilities at the highest levels. It is in fact possible to install additional software, also thanks to Java support. The touch screen allows you to manage everything at its best; absolutely worth noting is the particular arrangement of the icons on a side bar, which can be opened simply by dragging them to the center of the display. The device is also equipped with a sensor for automatic orientation of images. Furthermore, you can easily manage appointments and E-mails thanks to Microsoft Outlook, as well as work with documents in various formats thanks to the Office package.
Entertainment and multimedia
The multimedia aspect leaves nothing to be desired, indeed it turns out to be of a high level like the rest of the device. The i900 Omnia is in fact equipped with a rear camera of as much as 5 megapixels which, thanks to the 2X Zoom and Flash, allows you to take excellent photographs in any lighting condition, capturing even the smallest details. The screen allows you to view movies in DVD quality, just as the media player allows you to faithfully reproduce music in various formats. The memory available is really abundant, as much as 8 GB, further expandable via microSD card up to 16 GB. There is also a GPS receiver, with a satellite navigator also equipped with a Geo Tagging function: this allows you to recognize a GPS position directly from a geo-referenced photograph. Battery life is abundant, up to 450 hours in Stand-by.