Anyone seen the Samsung Omnia HD in shops yet?

jay2009 · 16-05-2009, 13:52

Anyone know if any shops are sell it yeet (and before you say anything, yeah it's out).

Aye Up · 16-05-2009, 14:00

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Originally Posted by jay2009

Anyone know if any shops are sell it yeet (and before you say anything, yeah it's out).

There are delays with the delivery of the handset, however as I understand it should be with Orange within the next week.

goomba · 16-05-2009, 14:29

There was a dummy one in my local Orange shop earlier, but don't know of they had any stock.

funlovingirl · 16-05-2009, 16:15

I have ordered one through Phones4U and according to their website, they will deliver them on the 18th May.

jay2009 · 16-05-2009, 20:07

GOT IT!
it came into my local Phones 4 u at about 3:30 today!
totally awesome phone.

dan44762000 · 17-05-2009, 15:22

orange allready have it in stock at my local dealership
but it was available on a racoon 40 and above for £78 for handset and then whatever those plans cost.

b.lever · 17-05-2009, 16:30

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Originally Posted by jay2009

GOT IT!
it came into my local Phones 4 u at about 3:30 today!
totally awesome phone.

not a patch on the iphone .

funlovingirl · 17-05-2009, 18:35

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Originally Posted by b.lever

not a patch on the iphone .

You've actually used an i8910 then? I've just cancelled my order with Phones4U, I will just get the Tocco Ultra at the moment and, then I will purchase the Idou when it's released.

dan44762000 · 18-05-2009, 14:36

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Originally Posted by b.lever

not a patch on the iphone .

the samsung omnia blows the iphone out of the water on specs

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i8910_omnia_hd-2691.php

and the iphone
http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_3g-2424.php

Lawe13 · 18-05-2009, 16:49

Orange Retail stores received deliveries on Saturday. It went live with Orange Web and Telesales earlier today.

Mark in Essex · 18-05-2009, 19:58

I played with one yesterday in the Orange shop and loved it.

Problem is that I don't want it on Orange.

And yes (for what I want it for (clear screen/good camera/video/HSPDA/replaceble battery/MMS and more)) it totally blows the iPhone away (as did the HTC Touch HD that was also on Orange).

Lawe13 · 18-05-2009, 21:02

Good news for you then mate is its only exclusive for a limited time. I know for a fact it is launching on O2 later on as well.

funlovingirl · 18-05-2009, 23:52

I have been reading that there are a lot of sound issues with this phone, that's why I've changed my mind about it.

old bill2 · 19-05-2009, 05:05

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Originally Posted by funlovingirl

I have been reading that there are a lot of sound issues with this phone, that's why I've changed my mind about it.

Have just ordered the phone. What sort of issues have there been ?

silent_man · 19-05-2009, 06:35

damn, was hoping to pick this up on vodafone

BT@home · 19-05-2009, 09:27

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Originally Posted by old bill2

Have just ordered the phone. What sort of issues have there been ?

Poor audio during voice calls, and poor sound recording when HD recording (which is inexcusable for me)

funlovingirl · 19-05-2009, 09:55

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Originally Posted by old bill2

Have just ordered the phone. What sort of issues have there been ?

The problems I have been reading about regarding sound issues include the i8910 using a low quality AMR Narrow Band codec at 8000Hz 16 bit 2 channel 12.8 Kbps bit rate.
Below is a link to a video of a concert which was apparently recorded by the phone, the sound, imo. is terrible.
Also, which speaking to people on the phone, the user at the other end sounds like they are in a bathroom or a tunnel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQrDwL7JJQM

funlovingirl · 19-05-2009, 09:57

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Originally Posted by silent_man

damn, was hoping to pick this up on vodafone

I have read that Vodafone will have this phone by the 19th of June.

clonmult · 19-05-2009, 10:03

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Originally Posted by b.lever

not a patch on the iphone .

Please qualify that?

Sure, the iPhone has a slicker UI, but its chronically lacking in features compared to the i8910.

Digital compass, full blown GPS (okay, v3 iPhone may well have that), 8mp camera supporting HD video. DNLA support (stream the recorded videos from the phone through a PS3). DivX support out of the box. Open bluetooth (data transfer, A2DP - coming soon to the iPhone).

I know that specs aren't everything, but the i8910 does look stunning.

ThePhenom · 19-05-2009, 11:53

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Originally Posted by BT@home

Poor audio during voice calls, and poor sound recording when HD recording (which is inexcusable for me)

How poor would the sound recording be? Personally I wouldnt expect top notch sound recording, after all it is a phone and not a full on HD camera with the fluffy mic and stuff. When I got my N95 I noticed that the audio for calls was pretty poor. Got used to it though.

EDIT: After watching the YouTube video posted I know what you mean

Still, Im not much of a person who makes videos. As long as it takes HD pictures I would be happy. Plus I have a list of other phones such as the N97 or maybe the slightly older X1.

Im interested in getting this phone as well, my contract is up in September. However, going with Orange would be a last resort, previous experiences with "customer services" were dreadful!

funlovingirl · 19-05-2009, 13:05

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Originally Posted by ThePhenom

How poor would the sound recording be? Personally I wouldnt expect top notch sound recording, after all it is a phone and not a full on HD camera with the fluffy mic and stuff. When I got my N95 I noticed that the audio for calls was pretty poor. Got used to it though.

EDIT: After watching the YouTube video posted I know what you mean

Still, Im not much of a person who makes videos. As long as it takes HD pictures I would be happy. Plus I have a list of other phones such as the N97 or maybe the slightly older X1.

Im interested in getting this phone as well, my contract is up in September. However, going with Orange would be a last resort, previous experiences with "customer services" were dreadful!

I was going to get a Tocco Ultra Edition but I'm intrested in the N75 myself. I currently have a N95-2 which I love, and think I will go for the N75 instead of the Tocco Ultra. One of the plans that I read about was £40 pm for 18 months on Vodafone

Bossman · 19-05-2009, 18:18

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Originally Posted by funlovingirl

I have read that Vodafone will have this phone by the 19th of June.

where did you hear this? as far as I know Vodafone won't be bothering with this, as they have the HTC Magic now and the Nokia N97 coming in July.

Mark in Essex · 19-05-2009, 21:36

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Originally Posted by Lawe13

Good news for you then mate is its only exclusive for a limited time. I know for a fact it is launching on O2 later on as well.

Cool - thanks for that.

Hopefully it's not for too long.

Mark in Essex · 19-05-2009, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by funlovingirl

The problems I have been reading about regarding sound issues include the i8910 using a low quality AMR Narrow Band codec at 8000Hz 16 bit 2 channel 12.8 Kbps bit rate.
Below is a link to a video of a concert which was apparently recorded by the phone, the sound, imo. is terrible.
Also, which speaking to people on the phone, the user at the other end sounds like they are in a bathroom or a tunnel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQrDwL7JJQM

Just wondering if most recording equipment would have problems recording a concert, as it's quite hard to get the levels right (especially with load bass)?

The audio seems ok on the videos that I have seen.

There is one here (try it in HD at full screen): HD video on Omnia i8910

funlovingirl · 19-05-2009, 23:31

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Originally Posted by Bossman

where did you hear this? as far as I know Vodafone won't be bothering with this, as they have the HTC Magic now and the Nokia N97 coming in July.

I was reading another forum and one of the posters mentioned that they had phoned Vodafone up and asked about the i8910 being on their network. The reply was that Vodafone would have the handset by the
19th June, along with some other models.

16-05-2009, 13:52	#1
jay2009 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Posts: 2,211	Anyone seen the Samsung Omnia HD in shops yet? Anyone know if any shops are sell it yeet (and before you say anything, yeah it's out).

16-05-2009, 14:00	#2
Aye Up Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West Posts: 4,885	Quote: Originally Posted by jay2009 Anyone know if any shops are sell it yeet (and before you say anything, yeah it's out). There are delays with the delivery of the handset, however as I understand it should be with Orange within the next week.

16-05-2009, 14:29	#3
goomba Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,444	There was a dummy one in my local Orange shop earlier, but don't know of they had any stock.

16-05-2009, 16:15	#4
funlovingirl Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,764	I have ordered one through Phones4U and according to their website, they will deliver them on the 18th May.

16-05-2009, 20:07	#5
jay2009 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Posts: 2,211	GOT IT! it came into my local Phones 4 u at about 3:30 today! totally awesome phone.

17-05-2009, 15:22	#6
dan44762000 Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,178	orange allready have it in stock at my local dealership but it was available on a racoon 40 and above for £78 for handset and then whatever those plans cost.

17-05-2009, 16:30	#7
b.lever Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,000	Quote: Originally Posted by jay2009 GOT IT! it came into my local Phones 4 u at about 3:30 today! totally awesome phone. not a patch on the iphone .

17-05-2009, 18:35	#8
funlovingirl Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,764	Quote: Originally Posted by b.lever not a patch on the iphone . You've actually used an i8910 then? I've just cancelled my order with Phones4U, I will just get the Tocco Ultra at the moment and, then I will purchase the Idou when it's released.

18-05-2009, 14:36	#9
dan44762000 Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,178	Quote: Originally Posted by b.lever not a patch on the iphone . the samsung omnia blows the iphone out of the water on specs http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i8910_omnia_hd-2691.php and the iphone http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_3g-2424.php

18-05-2009, 16:49	#10
Lawe13 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 869	Orange Retail stores received deliveries on Saturday. It went live with Orange Web and Telesales earlier today.

18-05-2009, 19:58	#11
Mark in Essex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,644	I played with one yesterday in the Orange shop and loved it. Problem is that I don't want it on Orange. And yes (for what I want it for (clear screen/good camera/video/HSPDA/replaceble battery/MMS and more)) it totally blows the iPhone away (as did the HTC Touch HD that was also on Orange).

18-05-2009, 21:02	#12
Lawe13 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 869	Good news for you then mate is its only exclusive for a limited time. I know for a fact it is launching on O2 later on as well.

18-05-2009, 23:52	#13
funlovingirl Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,764	I have been reading that there are a lot of sound issues with this phone, that's why I've changed my mind about it.

19-05-2009, 05:05	#14
old bill2 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 621	Quote: Originally Posted by funlovingirl I have been reading that there are a lot of sound issues with this phone, that's why I've changed my mind about it. Have just ordered the phone. What sort of issues have there been ?

19-05-2009, 06:35	#15
silent_man Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Posts: 781	damn, was hoping to pick this up on vodafone

19-05-2009, 09:27	#16
BT@home Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,911	Quote: Originally Posted by old bill2 Have just ordered the phone. What sort of issues have there been ? Poor audio during voice calls, and poor sound recording when HD recording (which is inexcusable for me)

19-05-2009, 09:55	#17
funlovingirl Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,764	Quote: Originally Posted by old bill2 Have just ordered the phone. What sort of issues have there been ? The problems I have been reading about regarding sound issues include the i8910 using a low quality AMR Narrow Band codec at 8000Hz 16 bit 2 channel 12.8 Kbps bit rate. Below is a link to a video of a concert which was apparently recorded by the phone, the sound, imo. is terrible. Also, which speaking to people on the phone, the user at the other end sounds like they are in a bathroom or a tunnel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQrDwL7JJQM

19-05-2009, 09:57	#18
funlovingirl Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,764	Quote: Originally Posted by silent_man damn, was hoping to pick this up on vodafone I have read that Vodafone will have this phone by the 19th of June.

19-05-2009, 10:03	#19
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by b.lever not a patch on the iphone . Please qualify that? Sure, the iPhone has a slicker UI, but its chronically lacking in features compared to the i8910. Digital compass, full blown GPS (okay, v3 iPhone may well have that), 8mp camera supporting HD video. DNLA support (stream the recorded videos from the phone through a PS3). DivX support out of the box. Open bluetooth (data transfer, A2DP - coming soon to the iPhone). I know that specs aren't everything, but the i8910 does look stunning.

19-05-2009, 11:53	#20
ThePhenom Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,262	Quote: Originally Posted by BT@home Poor audio during voice calls, and poor sound recording when HD recording (which is inexcusable for me) How poor would the sound recording be? Personally I wouldnt expect top notch sound recording, after all it is a phone and not a full on HD camera with the fluffy mic and stuff. When I got my N95 I noticed that the audio for calls was pretty poor. Got used to it though. EDIT: After watching the YouTube video posted I know what you mean Still, Im not much of a person who makes videos. As long as it takes HD pictures I would be happy. Plus I have a list of other phones such as the N97 or maybe the slightly older X1. Im interested in getting this phone as well, my contract is up in September. However, going with Orange would be a last resort, previous experiences with "customer services" were dreadful!

19-05-2009, 13:05	#21
funlovingirl Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,764	Quote: Originally Posted by ThePhenom How poor would the sound recording be? Personally I wouldnt expect top notch sound recording, after all it is a phone and not a full on HD camera with the fluffy mic and stuff. When I got my N95 I noticed that the audio for calls was pretty poor. Got used to it though. EDIT: After watching the YouTube video posted I know what you mean Still, Im not much of a person who makes videos. As long as it takes HD pictures I would be happy. Plus I have a list of other phones such as the N97 or maybe the slightly older X1. Im interested in getting this phone as well, my contract is up in September. However, going with Orange would be a last resort, previous experiences with "customer services" were dreadful! I was going to get a Tocco Ultra Edition but I'm intrested in the N75 myself. I currently have a N95-2 which I love, and think I will go for the N75 instead of the Tocco Ultra. One of the plans that I read about was £40 pm for 18 months on Vodafone

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Anyone seen the Samsung Omnia HD in shops yet?

19-05-2009, 18:18	#22
Bossman Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South West Posts: 89	Quote: Originally Posted by funlovingirl I have read that Vodafone will have this phone by the 19th of June. where did you hear this? as far as I know Vodafone won't be bothering with this, as they have the HTC Magic now and the Nokia N97 coming in July.

19-05-2009, 21:36	#23
Mark in Essex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,644	Quote: Originally Posted by Lawe13 Good news for you then mate is its only exclusive for a limited time. I know for a fact it is launching on O2 later on as well. Cool - thanks for that. Hopefully it's not for too long.

19-05-2009, 21:42	#24
Mark in Essex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,644	Quote: Originally Posted by funlovingirl The problems I have been reading about regarding sound issues include the i8910 using a low quality AMR Narrow Band codec at 8000Hz 16 bit 2 channel 12.8 Kbps bit rate. Below is a link to a video of a concert which was apparently recorded by the phone, the sound, imo. is terrible. Also, which speaking to people on the phone, the user at the other end sounds like they are in a bathroom or a tunnel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQrDwL7JJQM Just wondering if most recording equipment would have problems recording a concert, as it's quite hard to get the levels right (especially with load bass)? The audio seems ok on the videos that I have seen. There is one here (try it in HD at full screen): HD video on Omnia i8910

19-05-2009, 23:31	#25
funlovingirl Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,764	Quote: Originally Posted by Bossman where did you hear this? as far as I know Vodafone won't be bothering with this, as they have the HTC Magic now and the Nokia N97 coming in July. I was reading another forum and one of the posters mentioned that they had phoned Vodafone up and asked about the i8910 being on their network. The reply was that Vodafone would have the handset by the 19th June, along with some other models.