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Samsung SGH-i900 Released, Reviewed by CNET

Posted By Mariella Moon Published in Mobile Phones

Jun

I have no idea why Samsung chose to announce one of its phones the same day Steve Jobs yaps about the 3G iPhone in the WWDC. The official announcement was so subdued, people barely took notice. Anyhow, the SGH-i900 is now officially launched as the Samsung OMNIA.

The Samsung OMNIA is a Windows Mobile 6.1 PDA phone which surprisingly looks like the iPhone. It has a metal finish with features including HSDPA support, 5MP camera, 240×400 resolution display, and 16GB internal storage. The device features haptic feedback which makes it a lot easier to type on touch screen. According to CNET’s review, Samsung is probably aiming for a finger-friendly device because it doesn’t even have a stylus slot. Finally, another notable feature would be its screen rotation capability which optimizes the screen whether the device is vertically or horizontally aligned.

For Samsung OMNIA’s specs, check out the Official Press Release.
Read CNET’s pre-launch Review of the Samsung SGH-i900 here.

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Carol Says, in 7-24-2008 at 20:39:43 from 121.45.182.167

Does anyone know the price of this new phone, or where or when it is available in Australia

I have been searching for the past week and can only find it on ebay

Ian Says, in 8-26-2008 at 15:20:38 from 220.239.23.65

Same for me. Tried all the phone coys, even emailed Samsung Australia over a week ago, but they have not replied.

Louis Says, in 9-4-2008 at 12:01:27 from 203.35.135.133

Just came back from Singapore. saw this phone on sale there, it is an awesome phone. bought one myself

Mr.Gadget Says, in 9-4-2008 at 12:12:51 from 203.58.120.11

Hi Louis, thanks for letting us know. What are the 3 best things you like about it?

Rick Says, in 9-23-2008 at 14:47:28 from 208.191.147.112

Warehouse123.com is selling the Samsung SGH-i900 16GB and they will ship to Australia. I order mine and it take 2 - 3 days for delivery.

Looyoo Says, in 9-24-2008 at 04:29:09 from 24.124.47.177

The orginal headphones don’t sound good enough. I would like to order a better headphones, any suggestion??

Allen Says, in 9-24-2008 at 10:33:34 from 71.104.114.3

I can’t stand the earbuds, I picked up a pair of Audio Techinca ATH-SQ5 after my buddy recommended them to me. So far they have provided me comfortable, durable and very functional, these are really a great deal.

ben Says, in 10-4-2008 at 03:10:16 from 121.44.235.6

hey louis-
doe the micro sd card integrate with the normal memory?i hav a lot of music and want to acces it shown all from the same menu.
what is the sound quality like?better/as good as the ipod touch?
cheers