OK...I know a few already got replied to, but I thought I would throw in my 2 cents:
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Originally Posted by xirin
1. I did not care much for the Verizon's data plan's price. So, can one still have a smart phone without a data plan?
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Considering the only carrier with Omnia is Verizon, I can safely say you have to have a data plan (I think $29 is correct)
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Originally Posted by xirin
2. Assuming that I don't have a data plan, can I still use Wifi to go online?
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You do need the data plan, but wi-fi would work either way.
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Originally Posted by xirin
3. I remember loving TenGo keyboard. Has anyone tried it on the Omnia, and what do you think about it? Are there any similar or better keyboards out by now?
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I just looked at TenGo, and I have never seen anything like that, but the Samsung TX9 gets great reviews. The Omnia comes with (I think) 4 different keyboard layout choices. I use the RESCO one, SPB has a good one, and PocketCM is free:
http://pocketcm.com/keyboard2.php
There is also another free one posted by Adrynalyne found here:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=60278
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Originally Posted by xirin
4. How is the reception on Omnia? My house is fairly old and quite a few phones have issues getting signal in the basement. Touch had problems, LG Dare does not, a few of Verizon's other dumbphones worked.
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I have never had a problem with mine, in-fact, I work in a radiology department (AKA...lots of lead) and have a LOT more coverage than any of my past phones offered!!!!
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Originally Posted by xirin
5. Is there any phone call management software? Something like "ignore unknown callers between 11pm and 6am"?
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Yes...I think PhoneAlarm does, PhoneSuite (SPB) does, and there is a new app being developed by Ageye (G-Profile) that profiles can be set in, so if it isn't yet, it may be a feature in the future:
http://forum.ageye.de/index.php
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Originally Posted by xirin
6. I tend to read quite a bit on my PDA which this will hopefully replace. How easy is it to scroll in Word? Can I use that spiffy mouse to do that or would I need to flip pages on the scrollbar?
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I haven't used this feature, but most (and I think Word) apps on the Omnia are pretty finger-friendly (AKA finger scrolling), so you shouldn't need the stylus or scroll bar.
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Originally Posted by xirin
7. Can it charge through the USB sync cord?
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The charge is minimal with the sync cord, but it can be done. It is definetly a lot faster plugged in though.
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Originally Posted by xirin
8. How does the snooze feature work on the alarm? Can any hardware button be pushed to snooze, or would I have to unlock the phone and fumble with the on-screen buttons like I do on my Dare?  |
I use Ageye's G-Alarm and there are skins for a large snooze button that pops up over most lock screens:
http://forum.ageye.de/index.php (found there as well). The Omnia alarm does have a good snooze though, and I believe pretty reliable over the lock screen.
I hope I cleared up a couple points, if you have any other questions about the Omnia or apps, feel free to ask!!!