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Samsung Omnia review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 56.9x12.5x112 mm
Weight: 125 g
Built-in devices: camera, GPS receiver, phone
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.1
Software included: Windows Mobile 6.1 bundle, Microsoft Office Mobile, Touch Player, streaming media player, FM radio
Memory
Memory expansion: MicroSD
Installed ROM: 8192 MB
Display
Display type: TFT
Display size: 3.2 in
Native resolution: 240x400 pixels
Colour depth: 16 bits
Connectivity / expansion
Wired connections: USB 2.0
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSPDA
GPS receiver: yes (Assisted GPS)
Expansion slots: microSD
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Claimed battery life: 10 h
Miscellaneous
Accessories: AC adapter, headset with extra eartips, 3.5mm headphone audio adapter, stylus, software CD, reference material
Cables: USB
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Navigation button/wheel: Yes
Keyboard: No
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker, headset
Voice recording capability: Yes
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Overview

Samsung Omnia

Editors rating
Rating: 7.5
Verdict

Although there are some design quirks, the Samsung Omnia promises to be a solid alternative to Apple's iPhone.

Typical price

£ 440

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