omnia hd

[gta3214]

im thinking about buying the omnia, especially since the new price cut($99), but the omnia hd looks amazing, i was wondering if anyone has heard anything about verizon getting the omnia hd, the names strike a resemblance (omnia i910 vs omnia hd i8910), verizon did speak about a device to launch this year "unlike anything anyone has seen before"(http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/0...8230-and-more/) which idk if id go as far as to say the omnia hd could be that, but it is the first phone to record 720p video. should i wait for it or purchase the regular omnia now? heres a video of the omnia hd http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/02/16/samsung-omniahd-hands-on-now-with-more-touchwiz/#continued

[pdub73]

Originally Posted by gta3214

im thinking about buying the omnia, especially since the new price cut($99), but the omnia hd looks amazing, i was wondering if anyone has heard anything about verizon getting the omnia hd, the names strike a resemblance (omnia i910 vs omnia hd i8910), verizon did speak about a device to launch this year "unlike anything anyone has seen before"(http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/0...8230-and-more/) which idk if id go as far as to say the omnia hd could be that, but it is the first phone to record 720p video. should i wait for it or purchase the regular omnia now? heres a video of the omnia hd http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/02/16/samsung-omniahd-hands-on-now-with-more-touchwiz/#continued

well we all know VZW's track record I wouldn't expect them to drop any earth shattering phones before the end of the year, and with Omnia at 99 bucks I don't know what the heck ur waiting for!!! plus how much will a phone that can record 720p cost!!! Hmmmm how much is the least expensive HD camcorder???? idk but I think u should jump on the Omnia now, just my opinion and if you're like me(which I hope ur not lol) and that phone does hit VZW you'll get it anyway....

[syrguy1969]

Quite honestly I wouldn't even expect the Omnia HD (i8910) to hit the states for about another year, and even if it does, it is a Symbian device right now. What I think will happen is that Samsung...in response to HTC's Diamond2 + Touch Pro2 will release an Omnia HD WM version in the (relatively) near future.

[huntersales]

I just bought my Omnia today...a upgrade from my HTC touch and the Manager at the Verizon store said they are getting the Omnia HD sometime probably in April!!! I am keeping my eye's open cause I have 30 days to return mine!!!!!!

[syrguy1969]

I don't think VZW will be picking up the HD anytime soon. If you like WM your out of luck as well, the HD is a Symbian phone. Take a look at this review:

http://www.phonescoop.com/articles/a...p?a=254&p=1886

Samsung announced a number of high-end devices running its new TouchWiz platform at Mobile World Congress. They are all powerful phones with a distinct set of media capabilities.

Omnia HD

The Omnia HD is flat-out ridiculous. It has a huge 3.7-inch AMOLED display that is quite literally one of the best displays I've ever seen on a mobile phone. It is insanely bright, very sharp, and graphics and icons look superb. Really, I could go on and on about how amazing the display is, but I'll spare you. Suffice it to say, it'll knock your socks off.

The Omnia HD is all about video. Because of the large screen, the phone itself is huge. It is quite a formidible piece of hardware to carry around in your pocket. The camera rates 8 megapixels and the Omnia HD can record video in 720p resolution at 24 frames per second. This makes it a killer imaging device. The hardware was good all around. A bit on the simple side, but all the buttons - few of them though they are - worked well and had good travel and feedback.

The Omnia HD runs the new version of TouchWiz. It is very much like the original version, but has added some 3D screen transitions, the ability to have more than one home screen, and the ability to multi-task with multiple applications running at a time. It runs S60 5th Edition, which is geared towards touch input. The UI was very responsive and snappy. This was perhaps the best rendition of a resisitve touch screen I've seen from Samsung.

Perhaps my favorite feature of the Omnia is what it doesn't have. Samsung has ditched its proprietary data port for a microUSB data port and it has added a full 3.5mm headset jack for regular headphones. This is a welcome change.

The camera software is the same that appears on Samsung's stand-alone cameras. It is very feature-rich and allows you to manipulate the camera's settings heavily. It is well integrated into the touch user interface.

The Omnia, however, will not be seen on U.S. shores. It will only support 900/2100 3G networks.

Especially that last line!! I don't doubt a US version of this will be out eventually (hopefully using WM), but I would be greatly surprised if it is within the next year or two.

Enjoy the Omnia, I am sure a lot of us will be keeping pretty close track of the next-gen!!!

[syrguy1969]

P.S. I have found this site to be pretty reliable, I have been watching it since around August, and it has been extremely accurate!! Even as much as allowing me to know what devices are being released when before VZW CS or store clerks even knew what they were!!!!

http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Veri...er-c_17_3.html

[sciroccokid]

The Omnia HD is looking so so good, check out the comparison of the omnia hd vs the omnia.

[jville95]

Originally Posted by gta3214

im thinking about buying the omnia, especially since the new price cut($99)... ...verizon did speak about a device to launch this year unlike anything anyone has seen before which idk if id go as far as to say the omnia hd could be that, but it is the first phone to record 720p video. should i wait for it or purchase the regular omnia now?

First of all, I agree with pdub. For $99!! What are you waiting for!??

Originally Posted by pdub73

...and with Omnia at 99 bucks I don't know what the heck ur waiting for!!! plus how much will a phone that can record 720p cost!!! Hmmmm how much is the least expensive HD camcorder???? idk but I think u should jump on the Omnia now, just my opinion and if you're like me(which I hope ur not lol) and that phone does hit VZW you'll get it anyway....

Second of all, for the price that they're gonna retail it at, I'm gonna go out on limb here and say $499 - $600 EASY!!(If you disagree, look how much the AT&T Tilt retailed for and look at that phone) For a NEW customer AND/OR with a 2 yr agreement(unless its time for your udgrade), you may be able to get it for $300+ maybe a little lower if they do it like they did the i910 and slap a "promotional discount" on top. It all depends on what the market is like for other carriers/phones. Also, yeah yeah its "HD" so what the flip! Im pretty sure that is a nice fancy little feature that enhances vids and all but with all the usage it'll need, your batt life would prolly suck ***! Therefore, a low budget camcorder or a digital camera with about the same features would suffice. Don't get too caught up in the HD hype, right yet. Besides, with Blackberry dropping the Storm 2, its gonna be competition out there.

Originally Posted by huntersales

I just bought my Omnia today...a upgrade from my HTC touch and the Manager at the Verizon store said they are getting the Omnia HD sometime probably in April!!! I am keeping my eye's open cause I have 30 days to return mine!!!!!!

Congrats on your new Omnia!!
Thirdly, those **** reps only know what they are "told" by God-knows-who. When you start listening to them nutshells, it becomes a 'he-say-she-say' ordeal. And chances are, IF you were to return it, Im thinking they aren't gonna give you another phone without you paying full retail or a major price difference. Verizon can be real technical about that.

P.S. - I'd "brick" it, return it and just tell them you don't want THAT phone or the same issue again and DEMAND another one, perhaps the i8910.

[jville95]

Originally Posted by syrguy1969

...Even as much as allowing me to know what devices are being released when before VZW CS or store clerks even knew what they were!!!!

See what Im sayin! Store clerks ARE at the bottom of the barrel with all the sticky mess when it comes to knowing about new phones arriving.

did anyone mention that the Omnia HD does not run windows?