considering getting the omnia

probuild521 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 02:16 AM

so im interested in the omnia, how is it compaired to the storm? good browser? fast? lag often? how is it for email/texting?

i just want a phone that works well or at least has the ability to work well with updated software

**bikeandestroyx** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by probuild521

so im interested in the omnia, how is it compaired to the storm? good browser? fast? lag often? how is it for email/texting?

i just want a phone that works well or at least has the ability to work well with updated software

omnia has much better browser [not pie, but opera]. Plus there are a few different third party browsers. It is fast, idk how it is compared to the storm, but i hated browsing on the storm. Texting is good for windows mobile, i love threaded texting, plus there are many many different keyboards to choose from.
You will probably want to flash a custom rom after you get the hang of it. WM 6.5 is great!!

probuild521 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bikeandestroyx

omnia has much better browser [not pie, but opera]. Plus there are a few different third party browsers. It is fast, idk how it is compared to the storm, but i hated browsing on the storm. Texting is good for windows mobile, i love threaded texting, plus there are many many different keyboards to choose from.
You will probably want to flash a custom rom after you get the hang of it. WM 6.5 is great!!

do i get the omnia or the touch pro?

pasquale073 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by probuild521

so im interested in the omnia, how is it compaired to the storm? good browser? fast? lag often? how is it for email/texting?

i just want a phone that works well or at least has the ability to work well with updated software

Apples and oranges, they're 2 different phones. I have both. Browser options are a plenty for the omnia which includes skyfire for streaming vid, not yet available for the storm as it's in alpha. Speed is no comparison, the omnia has a faster processor. Lag is a matter of memory usage for both, though the omnia handles it better due to winmo. And as far as email, BB hands down due to the bis and bes.

Updates? just look around brother you'll find the answer to that one quickly

razgriz1138 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 09:33 AM

I bought the Omnia, my wife bought the Storm...she hated hers, didn't like how slow the web browsing was, hated the keyboard, and to make matters worse, it bricked after 1 week of light use, for no apparent reason at all. I'm running Adryn's CF03 V2 WinMo 6.5 rom, and it's awesome. I have to reboot on occasion (most likely because I tweak the crap out of this thing), but other then that I love it!

Razgriz

troysbama1 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 09:52 AM

Can someone speak about the voice quality and signal strength? I've been using WM for a very long time but my XV6800 gave up and I went with the Storm. There are definitely some things I like about it. I did have to download a leaked OS to make it work better but people complain about how I sound when I'm talking to them on the phone. I've been told it sounds like I have a towel over the phone and sound muffled. The signal isn't as good as my old phone either. I need a PDA and a phone but it seems that PDA phones always lack in speaker and sound quality. I have an idea that part of it is because you can't turn voice privacy off on the storm and I know that made a big difference on my XV. Any comparisons between the Omnia and the XV if nothing vs the Storm? I only have another 7 days to decide if I want to keep it. Thanks

razgriz1138 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 10:03 AM

I'm very happy with the voice quality. I use mine for business and am on it constantly, and no one has complained as to how I sound. As for the signal strength, I would say it's about average, no worse then my LG Envy that I had. I notice when I am in an area with poor coverage, it sucks down the battery very quickly, trying to get a few more bars, particularly when it is looking for a 1x signal. Overall I am extreamly happy with my phone, and have no plans to retire it.

snkeyez95 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by probuild521

so im interested in the omnia, how is it compaired to the storm? good browser? fast? lag often? how is it for email/texting?

i just want a phone that works well or at least has the ability to work well with updated software

Don't do it...You'll become a F/A. I love the phone. Great for browsing very quick. Customizable to no end. A lot of fun.

nerdherd · #9 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by troysbama1

Can someone speak about the voice quality and signal strength?

I would say that signal strength has been great, I haven't noticed any problems whatsoever. And while I don't think this phone has the best sound quality it's still very good. My wife's LG Chocolate 3 (normal flip phone) has better sound quality, but I'm used to mine and it's not an annoyance at all.

craigrpeters · #10 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 07:27 PM

probuild - unless this is for work/business, WM-based phones give you a lot of software options. And as you'll see in the ROM forums we love to fiddle with new software. Also, you should try to type a text message on the Storm vs. Omnia and see which touch screen feedback type you like the best. I personally just didn't care for the Storm pressure/sensor feedback as much which is why I chose the Omnia. And from what I've read a lot of users agree -- supposed to be new model coming out that changes the tactile response. Omnia is also a bit smaller/pocket friendlier.

Signal strength - Great
Voice quality - very good
Speed - very good, esp with most recent ROM update.
GPS is now unlocked -- you can use Google Maps, Bing, etc. (no VZNav charges!)
Opera Browser -- Great fast, good rendering
WiFi - esp. after the latest ROM update, very good! Didn't get the benefit until I started browsing the web over WiFi vs. 3G -- much faster!

Some Omnia cons?

Edit: 1) Screen brightness when outdoors -- almost unreadable.

2) There seems to be a couple of software apps that cause Omnia to overheat -- it happened to me and others using WeatherPanel, an old/non-supported Today screen app. that's really cool but is basically end of life and has no real owner. That kind of stuff...not a pervasive issue by any means. Doesn't seem to be a heat problem with the handset per se, more like buggy apps can put the phone into a endless loop or something that eventually overheats it. Very minor worry...

3) GPS is Ok, but I don't think the radio is all that great. Almost impossible to get a satelite lock indoors (not that GSP in your living room is critical, but just illustrating its not a very strong signal receiver). So if you really want to use GPS that might be a consideration - for casual use its good.

Good Luck!