Smartphones in general seem to have taken on a very similar design to one another, regardless of manufacturer, most new release smartphones closely resemble Apple’s coveted iPhone, however the similarities end there as the technology continues to advancing at an unstoppable pace and the manufacturers are managing to include more and more features making these phones more useful than ever.
The latest addition to Samsung’s range of smartphones is the new 8 GB Samsung i900 Omnia, this new model follows on from the launch of a 16 GB edition and has all the same great features and technology as the previous model.
The exterior styling still has the basic shape of the aforementioned iPhone, however Samsung has packed these new devices with new technology and some impressive features. The 8 GB version of the Samsung Omnia offers all the same features as the 16 GB version, the only difference being the size of the internal memory.
For those who like to upload a lot of music and apps, as well as store a lot of photos and video clips, the 16GB edition will do just fine, for those who use their mobile phone mainly for calls, texts and emails, then the version a slightly cheaper 8 GB will suffice.
With just about everything you could want in a mobile phone, the Samsung SGH-I900 offers some great features. Ideal for business users, the Samsung I900 comes with a built-in GPS receiver and runs on the Windows Mobile 6.1 PocketPC operating system.
UMTS/HSDPA-enabled with 3G connectivity and built-in WiFi capabilities, the Samsung I900 packs a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus, video capture and playback, and a massive 8GB internal memory with the option of further expansion. It’s also worth noting that the microSD card slot will apparently support microSDHC cards as well.
It wouldn’t be complete without Bluetooth for wireless data transfers of files and images to compatible devices within a 10-meter radius and hands-free voice calls. The music player is accompanied by an FM radio to tune in to your favorite radio stations or catch up on the latest news and sports headlines.
The 3.5-inch touch screen is a good size for surfing online, viewing documents and catching up on emails, plus images can be viewed with much higher quality and clarity; however, the Samsung i900 screen will include Gesture Control, which is fantastic news.
Other features of the Samsung i900 include TV out, RSS reader, MSN Messenger, Google Maps and video streaming capabilities. Impressive to say the least, Samsung has also managed to give this smartphone not only an excellent specification, but also a top-quality design that really makes it worthy of its status as a high-end device.
The 8GB Samsung Omnia i900 is now available on contract deals from Orange in the UK, other networks are expected to offer this new smartphone very soon. The 16GB i900 is currently only available on O2, but again UK networks are expected to take up this new model as well.