Samsung OMNIA HD i8910 Review
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The Samsung OMNIA connects to local devices via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or USB cable, with the latter offering the fastest transfer speed from and to the handset.
Copying a single file with size of 50 MB in both directions takes about 11 seconds on a USB cable connection, with the average speed peaking at 4.5 to 5 MB/sec., while transferring more files with the same overall size (50 Mb.) proved to take about 14 seconds, with the average speed reaching 3.8 to 4.5 MB/sec. As a whole, decreased transfer speed can be expected when it comes to an increased number of files and we consider the results normal.
Internet:
When it comes to supported functions, the internet browser you get with the Samsung OMNIA HD i8910 is not dissimilar from the one on the Nokia 5800, it just only sports a more attractive, motley interface. All pages and Flash content, including the YouTube player load with almost no problems at all plus navigation on such a large screen feels awesome. Double-clicks or actually double-taps are used to zoom in or out on things, in the first case a small map appears at the top of the screen that shows your current position on the page. If the page is too large to fit onto the screen, you can turn on Overview mode to allow faster scrolling. We really like the idea of zooming through holding and dragging and as a whole, we do not have any complaints regarding the i8910 HD internet browser.
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As a whole, we do not have any complaints regarding the internet browser of the Samsung OMNIA HD i8910 | ||
GPS:
Naturally, the Samsung OMNIA HD i8910 comes equipped with a GPS to help you navigate easier in the jungle of streets. Without connection to the Internet, the GPS couldn’t locate our position, although we waited for about 10 minutes. Once we started the A-GPS however, everything fell into place and we got our locale info pinned down in a minute. This is certainly a decent result, although we have seen better (the Nokia 6700 classic, Nokia N86 etc.). We didn´t encounter any issues after a software reset and managed to obtain our location co-ordinates in about 4-5 seconds.
The Samsung OMNIA HD i8910 comes preloaded with several navigational and service applications, depending on where you have purchased the cell phone. The most important one when it comes to navigation is Route 66. It features interface that is easy manipulate, fast to get accustomed to and well optimized for use with bare fingers. Unfortunately, a several months free license is not offered with the Samsung OMNIA HD i8910, so you will have to shell out cash if you feel like getting extra features such as additional maps, satellite photos of different regions, voice navigation, traffic updates or speed camera emplacements.
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The rest of the applications relate to the GyPSii service and depend on your current location (they make use of the geo-tagging function). PlaceMe allows you to share snapshots, video and audio files with your friends in real time, while SpaceMe shows you where your buddies and other people registered with the service are located at the moment, plus you have the option to give them a ring or send them text messages or emails. ExploreMe lets you see the spots around your current position that other people have shared on the service. As a whole, the apps might come in pretty handy and we, by no means, consider them redundant software.
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31 Comments
1. dorky24 posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:55 0 0
Could you please also post what came in the box? Also, does anyone know how I would be able to purchase the editing software for quickoffice if i live in the US? And thanks for the speedy review!! Cheers!!
2. C00L posted on 29 Apr 2009, 19:29 0 0
Thanks for a really inciteful review. I cannot wait for this phone to hit the UK market. Will you be able to use Nokia 5800 or other Nokia themes on this phone as I dont like the yellow they use in some of the UI? And will it be available on 3 uk network? Or Virgin uk? Thanks alot to anyone who can answer.
3. panacea224 posted on 29 Apr 2009, 22:53 0 0
Great review guys. The Omnia HD sounds amazing, too bad it's going to cost a ridiculous amount of money.
4. redman posted on 30 Apr 2009, 07:26 0 0
Can this be sync'd with Outlook (for all typical WinMo stuff like contacts, calendar, notes)? I have been using WinMo devices since my life exists in Outlook on my PC and I need the phone to mirror all of that data without any effort. Thanks for any feedback.
29. Luiz Ocean posted on 16 Mar 2010, 20:06 0 0
I have the same problem. I cannot use mobile withou outlook. I´d like to buy this Omnia, but I need to know how to sync with Outlook. Well, please let me know
5. irispen posted on 30 Apr 2009, 10:04 0 0
Not so good review.. -what is inside the box? -does it have TV-Out for non HD via cable? -opinion about the quality of HD video should be wider -more HD videos sample please. also some D1 Is the sample HD video was really from final unit? why the heck that it has only 8khz?
12. madesina posted on 02 May 2009, 04:22 0 0
Who uses TV OUT on their phone???????????????? NO ONE! And if you do, stop using it. get a life. And furthermore, it only records at 24fps anyway, it's really not that impressive. And in my opinion, the UI is rubbish. It looks like it was made for 6 year olds.
15. Legion posted on 02 May 2009, 17:25 0 0
"Who uses TV OUT on their phone????????????????" He obviously does. Alot of people want to know that as its an extremely useful function. Seriously.
6. heavybreathing posted on 30 Apr 2009, 14:03 0 0
WHAT CARRIER IS IT GOING TO BE ON? I hope it's not Verizion...if it is i'll prob switch over... Looks like the Iphone has a real competitor after the huge Storm failure.
7. bng posted on 30 Apr 2009, 18:41 0 0
it probably will since Verizon alredy has the first Omnia...... i really hope it dose...
8. dorky24 posted on 01 May 2009, 03:23 0 0
I doubt it as the official name for this phone is no longer Omnia HD, but I8910HD. Besides, I really doubt this phone will officially come out to the U.S. @heavybreathing, if you are using a service that uses a SIM card, you can just purchase this phone unlocked.
10. heavybreathing posted on 01 May 2009, 06:09 0 0
I noticed that. Problem is...it's probably a $500-600 phone.
9. surethom1 posted on 01 May 2009, 05:24 0 0
Is there still no kinetic (flick) Scrolling on Symbian s60 v5 menu's, contacts, photos, if not then this phone is not for me, come on samsung if Symbian will not enable it WHY dont you???? Lazy
11. Gooney posted on 01 May 2009, 17:52 0 0
It looks terrific if the battery lasts.... however, claiming that watching video of ANY resolution on a 3.7 inch screen is breathtaking, just screams, that, well, maybe his girlfriend told him that 3.7 inches is breathtaking! And he believed her!
13. NomNomNom posted on 02 May 2009, 09:16 0 0
Nice review! But does it have a lens cover? Don't see it on any of the pictures, but it would be a shame if it hasn't one. Can someone please tell me?
14. Charbax posted on 02 May 2009, 15:30 0 0
What bitrates, which formats, which encoding complexities, which audio formats does it support for HD playback? Does the TV output support HD resolution TV output something like HDMI output full HD digital quality or is it just some standard resolution tv output? What is the purpose of the HD playback if you can't display the HD quality using the phone itself but have to decode it on the TV DLNA local network set top box. Do you have other 720p recorded clips in your gallery showing the actual sound quality? Does it support high quality Bluetooth microphones to be used for high quality wireless sound recording in 1280x720 video camcorder mode?
16. wanghao6207171 posted on 03 May 2009, 06:48 0 0
that's quite an awesome phone, with superior specs compared with N97 and idou. I wanna buy this phone, when will it come out?
17. heavybreathing posted on 06 May 2009, 08:31 0 0
This review gave us very little information. When is this phone coming out? How much will it cost? Whats in the box? Who is it coming to? Etc?
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