Samsung Omnia i910

neoflex · 03-15-2009, 08:20 PM

Please let us know what you think. Like I mentioned in the other thread on this phone I am debating whether to get this phone now or wait for the new Blackberry which is supposed to be out sometime Quarter 1 and will pretty much be a smaller version of the Bold. On the phone forums it is known as the Niagra. Good news is Verizon employees that I spke with are no longer acting like they never heard of it. Looking forward to your feedback. The one thing that kind of makes me leary of this phone is the Windows Mobile but than again I am judging it on the old @ss phones at work which have to be 3 years old by now so it's probably not a fair judgment.

Jason · 03-16-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

Please let us know what you think.

I too am looking forward to seeing what you have to say after a weekend of using the phone... how's it going?

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Originally Posted by neoflex

The one thing that kind of makes me leary of this phone is the Windows Mobile but than again I am judging it on the old @ss phones at work which have to be 3 years old by now so it's probably not a fair judgment.

WinMobile hasn't changed a lot in the last 3 years. Not sure what you have a problem with but SPB Software makes some great shells and extensions that help a great deal with interface issues
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/mobileshell/
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/pock...re/pocketplus/

357 · 03-16-2009, 06:11 PM

So far I'm am impressed. I love the way I can choose different front-ends, or interfaces. The default was called Samsung Widget. I turned that off and switched to Samsung Today and I like that better. I've read on HowardForums.com that you can install the HTC interface, or even one that mimics the iPhone. I'm happy with it now, but I will be playing around with it a bit.

Tranfering files to and from has been a snap. Active-Synch works great. I get alerted and receive all my work e-mail (exchange) and I can add my yahoo/g-mail accounts too, although I haven't yet. I also haven't used the FM tuner feature yet. The camera works well too. Browsing the internet, texting, and sending e-mail is easy. I occasionally press the wrong letter on the touch screen qwerty keyboard. I have fat fingers, literally, but the more I use it the better I get at it.

I bought some accessories online but haven't gotten them yet. I bought a silicone case and screen protector cover for $8. I also ordered a wall charger, car charger, and data cable for $8. Both orders were aftermarket from eBay. I then ordered a Kingston 16GB microSDHC card for $52 and it came with a USB microSD reader.

Cons: The apps don't close when you click the "X" in the top right corner. I have to end-task them in Task Manager. The only other one is that VZAppZone doesn't list my model phone yet so I'm not sure if I download their apps that they will work on my phone.

I've read there is a fix for the issue with having to end-task your apps. I think it's a registry tweak. Basically turning a 0 into a 1 at a certain location.

I'll post more when I can.

Jason · 03-16-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 357

Cons: The apps don't close when you click the "X" in the top right corner.
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I'll post more when I can.

The links I posted above will address deficiencies of the winmobile interface, pocket plus specifically handles the app closing and switching issues beautifully.

I would love to see a photo, not necessarily a 5mb shot but something to demonstrate color and clarity if you can swing it.

Thanks man!

03-16-2009, 08:34 PM

You might want to check out this phone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWjjj0iPPZQ

357 · 03-23-2009, 11:21 AM

Here's a pic I took of my son. It will probably by downsized from the full 5mp by Photobucket.

Jason · 03-25-2009, 08:15 PM

I appreciate the help Mr 357. I got mine today and am absolutely happy with it. I had a windows 6.1 touchscreen with full keyboard (HTC) but need a camera that didn't suck and ended up going for this phone.

It's blowing me away with the performance and openness all around and I haven't even gone tweakin at it yet. The ROM is built with a sh8load of software I wish I could remove and the Samsung home screen stuff is not that useful, it will be tweaked.

One thing I've found of note, I moved a divX movie over to the phone via Windows Media player sync funtion. It converted it to lawd noes wot but it was 1/4 or 1/3 the file size, nasty dithering though. I went immediately to the file browser and drag/dropped the full divX DVD rip onto the phone and was much happier with the product, this will make a HUGE difference when running tv out to my wall mounted flatscreen with it (nothing but a satelite coax through the wall to that tv, nice little side benefit of this phone!).

good lookin kid there!

03-15-2009, 08:20 PM	#1
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Samsung Omnia i910 Please let us know what you think. Like I mentioned in the other thread on this phone I am debating whether to get this phone now or wait for the new Blackberry which is supposed to be out sometime Quarter 1 and will pretty much be a smaller version of the Bold. On the phone forums it is known as the Niagra. Good news is Verizon employees that I spke with are no longer acting like they never heard of it. Looking forward to your feedback. The one thing that kind of makes me leary of this phone is the Windows Mobile but than again I am judging it on the old @ss phones at work which have to be 3 years old by now so it's probably not a fair judgment. __________________

03-16-2009, 06:11 PM	#3
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Samsung Omnia i910 So far I'm am impressed. I love the way I can choose different front-ends, or interfaces. The default was called Samsung Widget. I turned that off and switched to Samsung Today and I like that better. I've read on HowardForums.com that you can install the HTC interface, or even one that mimics the iPhone. I'm happy with it now, but I will be playing around with it a bit. Tranfering files to and from has been a snap. Active-Synch works great. I get alerted and receive all my work e-mail (exchange) and I can add my yahoo/g-mail accounts too, although I haven't yet. I also haven't used the FM tuner feature yet. The camera works well too. Browsing the internet, texting, and sending e-mail is easy. I occasionally press the wrong letter on the touch screen qwerty keyboard. I have fat fingers, literally, but the more I use it the better I get at it. I bought some accessories online but haven't gotten them yet. I bought a silicone case and screen protector cover for $8. I also ordered a wall charger, car charger, and data cable for $8. Both orders were aftermarket from eBay. I then ordered a Kingston 16GB microSDHC card for $52 and it came with a USB microSD reader. Cons: The apps don't close when you click the "X" in the top right corner. I have to end-task them in Task Manager. The only other one is that VZAppZone doesn't list my model phone yet so I'm not sure if I download their apps that they will work on my phone. I've read there is a fix for the issue with having to end-task your apps. I think it's a registry tweak. Basically turning a 0 into a 1 at a certain location. I'll post more when I can. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

03-16-2009, 08:34 PM	#5
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Samsung Omnia i910 You might want to check out this phone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWjjj0iPPZQ

03-23-2009, 11:21 AM	#6
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Samsung Omnia i910 Here's a pic I took of my son. It will probably by downsized from the full 5mp by Photobucket. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

03-25-2009, 08:15 PM	#7
Jason the thing under the thing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ok Posts: 290 Trading: (4)	Re: Samsung Omnia i910 I appreciate the help Mr 357. I got mine today and am absolutely happy with it. I had a windows 6.1 touchscreen with full keyboard (HTC) but need a camera that didn't suck and ended up going for this phone. It's blowing me away with the performance and openness all around and I haven't even gone tweakin at it yet. The ROM is built with a sh8load of software I wish I could remove and the Samsung home screen stuff is not that useful, it will be tweaked. One thing I've found of note, I moved a divX movie over to the phone via Windows Media player sync funtion. It converted it to lawd noes wot but it was 1/4 or 1/3 the file size, nasty dithering though. I went immediately to the file browser and drag/dropped the full divX DVD rip onto the phone and was much happier with the product, this will make a HUGE difference when running tv out to my wall mounted flatscreen with it (nothing but a satelite coax through the wall to that tv, nice little side benefit of this phone!). good lookin kid there!