Image of Verizon Omnia 2

**blazingwolf** · #1 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009, 08:33 AM

Found this through Engadget. Not sure I like the shield compared to the cube.

Engadget link:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/v...s-cubic-d-pad/

Omega Ra · #2 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009, 11:05 AM

I think I actually prefer the shield, I thought the cube looked kind of dorky. The shield does too, but the cube looked worse IMO.

**syanni85** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009, 11:21 AM

the cube had too many corners... no need for a directional pad like that with such a huge screen

**blazingwolf** · #4 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by syanni85

the cube had too many corners... no need for a directional pad like that with such a huge screen

The cube and the shield are not a D-Pad. It is a launching button for programs list (can't remember what it is actually called at the moment).

**syanni85** · #5 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by blazingwolf

The cube and the shield are not a D-Pad. It is a launching button for programs list (can't remember what it is actually called at the moment).

oh i see.. thanks for clearing that up... i didn't read too into the omnia2, but also, i find no reason to have a gigantic button for that purpose

nvrmind · #6 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by syanni85

oh i see.. thanks for clearing that up... i didn't read too into the omnia2, but also, i find no reason to have a gigantic button for that purpose

I think they're trying to make it more iPhoneish...

**syanni85** · #7 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nvrmind

I think they're trying to make it more iPhoneish...

take a hint from the pre, that button doesn't have to be an eyesore for such a simple task

**greenskeeper805** · #8 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009, 02:32 PM

Still, the specs are pretty sweet. My bday is coming up end of october, i've been hinting to my wife about it! Although, when VZ releases it, it'll have 6.1 (ugg). Maybe I should wait until Sammy releases a 6.5 update. Then get it. Our Omnia's with custom 6.5 ROM's are running a better UI (IMO).

**blazingwolf** · #9 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by greenskeeper805

Still, the specs are pretty sweet. My bday is coming up end of october, i've been hinting to my wife about it! Although, when VZ releases it, it'll have 6.1 (ugg). Maybe I should wait until Sammy releases a 6.5 update. Then get it. Our Omnia's with custom 6.5 ROM's are running a better UI (IMO).

Why do you think it will have 6.1 on it? Oct. 6 is the WM6.5 launch and Verizon is part of it. Since the Omnia 2 is not out yet there is the possibility for 6.5.

cg83 · #10 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009, 03:37 PM

im wondering if it still has the finger mouse