Verizon’s Touch Pro now available, Omnia announced
0. phoneArena posted on 25 Nov 2008, 05:04
Verizon Wireless will offer a couple of new hot Windows Mobile smartphones - the HTC Touch Pro and the Samsung Omnia, the first 5-megapixel phone for the carrier...
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6. (unregistered) posted on 25 Nov 2008, 07:20 0 0
samsung omnia is so nice, if I was on verizon no doubt I would get it right a way. Verizon must have heard the complaints about them not having good amount of smart phones. First the Blackberry Storm, then HTC Touch Pro and now the best one the Samsung Omnia. I just loving the Sprint touch pro but it would of been nice to have those options. Typing on my pro right now so its all good.
11. (unregistered) posted on 25 Nov 2008, 08:08 0 0
The Omnia is also the frist VZW phones that I want. I love Samy phones and the fact that they left it alone for the most part is huge and hopefully they will continue to do that with furure high-end phones.
99. (unregistered) posted on 26 Nov 2008, 13:44 0 0
VZW Touch Pro can hardly be called a smart-phone. It is so retarded! The ram has been reduced from the original version and it looks like a piece of dump. Good job to Verizon for picking this up and making it retarded.
130. vzwtech (unregistered) posted on 29 Nov 2008, 21:12 0 0
Sorry, but have to agree with you on the touch pro...it's very boxy, heavy, and I noticed while testing that the system memory usage was outrageous compared to my 6900 (tapping top right corner of screen shows usage averaging 70-80%, my 6900 hovers around 30-45% unless I leave a dozen apps open). Both of these phones have wi-fi, if you need the keyboard the touch pro may be the way to go. I am absolutely in love with the omnia...from the wifi, to the touch flo interface, to the tv-output (for picture slide shows or video on tv don'tcha know)...the list goes on and on and on.....the ONLY thing I'm not wild about is the extendable stylus that comes with it, but I can honestly say it's 1000x better than the flimsy one that came in the I-760
7. (unregistered) posted on 25 Nov 2008, 07:27 0 0
I spoke with a Verizon sales agent and he told me that it will be available online for order tomorrow and in store Dec 8th. The information in the article is correct. He also told me that it would be 249.99 after a $70 mail in rebate. I am excited I have been waiting on this phone for a while.
8. (unregistered) posted on 25 Nov 2008, 07:28 0 0
The Omnia that is. Forgot to mention the name of the phone
42. (unregistered) posted on 25 Nov 2008, 13:59 0 0
I also spoke with a VZW sales agent and they could only confirm that it was available tomorrow (NOV 26th) online. They also stated that if you order online it will be shipped overnight to you. I'm still going to stop by a VZW store tomorow and see if they have it, if not order tomorrow online and have it shipped.
13. BIG RED (unregistered) posted on 25 Nov 2008, 08:17 0 0
Does anyone know if the Omnia will have Vcast available? I gotta say this is one of the things that urns me off about the Storm....how can a flagship model not offer Vcast? Also, will Omnia require a data plan like the Blackberry models? Thanks in advance.
20. (unregistered) posted on 25 Nov 2008, 09:23 0 0
why would you want vcast on a smart phone that has internet capabilities?! Vcast is a package made for basic handsets!! With the ability to surf the web and to transfer stuff from your home computer to your phone makes Vcast a uneccasary feature!
23. BIG RED (unregistered) posted on 25 Nov 2008, 09:58 0 0
What about ESPN MVP? Will this be available on the Omnia?
24. (unregistered) posted on 25 Nov 2008, 10:40 0 0
Shut up, its a valid question. Vcast video can be accesses via web browser on the PDAs. ESPN MVP will launch on the Storm soon, no word on the Omnia but my guess is yes. And VZnav will work on both as well.
25. vzw fanman (unregistered) posted on 25 Nov 2008, 10:44 0 0
have you played with a storm post above me?
28. (unregistered) posted on 25 Nov 2008, 11:15 0 0
you just repeated what i said. it uses an INTERNET connection therefore there is no need for Vcast itself. You can visit the website to access the media.
44. (unregistered) posted on 25 Nov 2008, 14:17 0 0
Yes I have #25. It's very nice. Runs a little slow, so I hope software updates address that. Browser it a little sluggish, but again, software updates will roll out (Voyager launched with wicked slow browser that was imediatly fixed) Typing is a dream come true. Over all its a VERY solid all touch handset. If I could change it though, I would slap a faster processor in it.
46. (unregistered) posted on 25 Nov 2008, 14:36 0 0
Hey to all you V-Cast lovers out there. I bet you didnt know that as long as you have verizon wireless service you can get to m.vcast.com register your handset (free) and you can access the same v-cast line up as the regular phones! So cool right? Yea, i bet, I mean your paying for the data part already, so its just like playing the m.youtube.com videos on your phone. Check it out.
50. vzw fanman (unregistered) posted on 25 Nov 2008, 15:11 0 0
oh ok...haha lol, you said wicked! are you from the northeast?
67. (unregistered) posted on 25 Nov 2008, 18:42 0 0
In addition to the vcast website you can download a flash web browser called SKYFIRE. Check it out!
97. vzw fanman (unregistered) posted on 26 Nov 2008, 11:33 0 0
ohhhh i didnt know they say it up there lol, i say it al the time.
