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Samsung SGH-i900 (Omnia) Reviews

Smartphone with digital camera / digital player / FM radio / GPS receiver - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM - modern black More product details

$382.94

The Samsung Omnia features a spacious touch screen with customizable Home screen, haptic feedback... (cnet.com)

The Samsung Omnia features a nice touch screen and customizable interface that makes the Windows... (zdnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Samsung SGH-i900 (Omnia)

We have collected and analyzed 190 expert reviews and 1304 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 79/100 and users rate it 79/100. The average review date is December 2, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 487583 reviews from other Cell Phones. The alaScore™ for this product is 93/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 7, 2009.

alaSCORE 93

930100

1494 reviews

November, 2009

79 / 100

190 Experts

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79 / 100

1304 Users

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$382.94

Expert Reviews (190)

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Review summary for the Samsung SGH-i900 (Omnia)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1494 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the connectivity. The portability also impresses, but many are less positive about the lcd.

Connectivity, Portability, Size, Sound

Lcd, Price, Battery, Keyboard

Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 79/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell Phones, the Samsung SGH-i900 (Omnia) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

alaSCORE 93

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Samsung Omnia (Verizon Wireless)

By (cnet.com)

The Samsung Omnia features a spacious touch screen with customizable Home screen, haptic feedback, and accelerometer. The Windows Mobile smartphone also offers Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and EV-DO Rev. A support, as well as a 5-megapixel camera and robust ...

You're still limited to the preloaded widgets. The onscreen keyboard is a bit cramped, and the Omnia can be sluggish

Though slightly more expensive, Verizon customers looking for a touch-screen smartphone will get a better user experience and faster performance from the Samsung Omnia than the RIM BlackBerry Storm.

Samsung Omnia Editors' note: Portions of the Design and Features section were...

Rating

77100

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Samsung Omnia

By Bonnie Cha (zdnet.com)

The Samsung Omnia features a nice touch screen and customizable interface that makes the Windows Mobile smartphone easier to use. It also has a 5-megapixel camera and a boatload of other multimedia features.

You can't add additional widgets to the TouchWiz interface, and there are some nagging design quirks. The unlocked version does not offer U.S. 3G support, and it's expensive.

While there are some design quirks, and we're still waiting for a U.S. release, the Samsung Omnia promises to be a solid alternative to the Apple iPhone.

Rating

70100

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User Reviews (1304)

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"4 months of frustration with this phone"

By andyjehn (cnet.com)

But my husband's been through 3 models, and I... 

I LOVED this phone when we first got it. I was sold on the 5mp camera from the get-go, and the touch screen, overall size, and smart features were an additional plus

touch screen went out on both, system is insanely (TRULY) slow, it hangs up on your calls randomly, and we have to soft reset daily

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"Worst phone I've owned"

By msurtees (cnet.com)

I just don't comprehend why this phone is so ... 

uh...it's a phone

Horribly insensitive screen. Difficult to get the right keys on the keyboard pressed even if you calibrate it over and over. Battery life is BAD. Windows Mobile 6.1 Can't put on a screen protector because then the screen is even MORE insensitive

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"Best Phone I've ever had. Can't find perfect keyboard!"

By erocelite (cnet.com)

Overall it is still the best phone, so far I ... 

Love the 5.0MP Camera w/ flash and all of its features

Battery Life is short, however this is the 5th WM Phone I've so I'm used to that. Smartphones eat batteries, I get it! The phone is really slippery hard to hold by the chrome sides. (2 me anyway). Tried all the OEM and 3rd party keyboards, all suck

Manufacturer's Description

Samsung i900 OMNIA brings together high performance business content, top of the range style and a fun, dynamic multi-media experience, to ensure consumers are always connected both at home and at work. The Samsung i900 OMNIA allows users to switch seamlessly between Microsoft Outlook email and productivity applications that replicate the look and feel of their PC - with a stroke of their finger. Samsung i900 OMNIA gives users a mobile extension to their PC experience, with access to MS...

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