The Samsung Omnia would have been considered a fine, and perhaps even innovative phone circa 2006...
Highs: Hi-res screen; lightweight; many multimedia options
Lows: Clunky touchscreen; awkward keyboard; slow downloading when not using Wi-Fi
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Like the Blackberry Storm, the Samsung Omnia is part of the first wave of post-iPhone smartphones aimed directly for the Apple market. From its lack of a keyboard to its multimedia capabilities, Samsung is going for convenience, portability and multi-functionality. It is a valiant attempt, but lots of unusual design choices make the Omnia more awkward than progressive.
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by mitch garnder on June 18, 2009:
“This phone is sweet!” More...
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by Dan O'Leary on July 2, 2009:
“This is the worst phone I have ever used. From a terrible touchscreen to the fact that the phone plays a tone when it is done charging (and you CANNOT turn of this feature). Talk about clunky! The touchscreen is reminiscent of first generation touchscreens!...” More...