Windows phone 7 Mango update is coming any moment now and so are the first phones that will have it stock right out of the box. HTC has already announced the Mango-based Titan and Radar, so today is the Samsung's turn - meet the Omnia W.
The Omnia W packs a 3.7-inch WVGA Super AMOLED screen and is based on the Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon chipset with a 1.4GHz Scorpion processor, Adreno 205 graphics and 512MB RAM. Since Microsoft has strict policy about the hardware there is very little space Samsung to innovate.
Samsung Omnia W official pictures
The rest of the specs are pretty much standard - a 5 megapixel snapper with a LED flash, a 720p camcorder, a front-facing VGA camera, 8GB internal storage, a 1500mAh battery and the usual connectivity (Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth).
Samsung Omnia W runs on the latest Windows Phone 7 Mango version and there are just few Samsung apps you can download for free to get something unique with your phone, since Microsoft forbids customizations.
According to GSMInfo.nl the Omnia W is expected this November for about €450 for the unlocked device.
We also got a chance to play around with the Omnia W. It's nicely compact and not too heavy. The battery cover is made out of brushed metal (a nice touch!) but the rest of the body is plastic. Still, the Omnia W feels solidly built.
Samsung Omnia W live pictures
On the front, there's the 3.7" SuperAMOLED screen with WVGA resolution. Below that is the Windows key flanked by capacitive back and search keys. There's a half-pressable shutter key on the side as it's customary for Windows Phones.
Unfortunately, the phone had a rather bad case of a dead battery, so we can’t share any impressions about actually using the phone. We bet, however, it won't be long before we get one-on-one with the O
Samsung already produces some pretty stunning smartphone displays but they’ve just upped the ante in Korea by announcing the Samsung Galaxy S2 HD.
The Galaxy S2 HD shares almost identical specs as the Galaxy S2 LTE already announced for the region – including a 1.5GHz dual core processor, 8MP camera, and NFC chip – but sports a 4.65-inch HD screen with 720 x 1260 pixel resolution.
The S2 HD will be available on all of Korea’s major carriers but international availability hasn’t been announced. That may leave some of you with a tingly feeling of emptiness in your belly that even a full pack of Tums can’t patch up but don’t worry… we’re thinking Samsung will bring their Chicken Soup for the HD smartphone display soul across the pond in the near future. And if not, maybe pick up your current smartphone and rub sone ‘Tussen on it.
Samsung has shown off the Galaxy Note at IFA 2011, a huge 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED handset which comes complete with a stylus called the S Pen.
We grabbed some time with it on the show floor just after Samsung's press conference took place.
he Note has a 1.4GHz ARM-based dual-core processor inside, though we have to be honest and say that while some apps were snappy, there was a bit of lag when dropping into things like the web browser. That surprised us as we'd assume the units we saw on the stand were shipping models. And it's doubly surprising given the Note's speedy processor.
The 5.3-inch screen is WXGA resolution (1,280x800) and, as we've come to expect from Samsung's OLED screens, everything is super bright and colours stand out brilliantly - even though it is the largest such display ever fitted to a mobile device. More on how video looks a bit later.
The cited 180 degree viewing angle is indeed in evidence - well, maybe not quite 180, but pretty darn close.
The Samsung Galaxy Note screen delivers 285ppi - the iPhone 4 delivers 326ppi according to Apple. By comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S2 delivers 218ppi, and the older Galaxy S 233ppi..
The Galaxy Note comes running Android 2.3 Gingerbread and boasts an 8MP camera with LED flash on the rear and a 2MP snapper up front (which you can see above). The Note can record Full 1080p HD video as well as stills and is fast and responsive at taking snaps.
In the hand, the handset (if you can call it that) feels like a huge slab. But it really is thin, like the Galaxy S2 - though it's slightly thicker at 9.65mm.
And there's no getting away from the fact it looks really stupid when held up to your ear. Just look at Samusng's DJ Lee from the launch this morning for evidence.
Indeed, you can see just how large the handset is from our pics of the end of the Note below.
As you can see, it really is a sizeable piece of kit - and no, we haven't got micro-hands. The top has the predictable 3.5mm headphone jack.
...while the bottom includes a similar-looking hole for a stylus (more on that in a mo) as well as the charging port. Despite the thickness, the battery is a 2,500mAh unit - that's nearly twice as big as a typical smartphone battery pack. Quite incredible. Mind you, you'll need a lot of power to drive that screen.
Rounding out the key stats, the device comes with 16GB or 32GB of internal storage, and networking support includes HSPA+ for high-speed 3G and 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi. If you're in the US, you'll get 4G LTE support too.
The Samsung Galaxy Note includes a stylus called the S Pen. As we found out when having a play, it's pressure-sensitive so you can write on the screen as well as launch apps, take photos and more. It's like 1998 all over again. The Note also supports Samsung's new ChatON communication service.
As you can see, it slots into the bottom of the device. Having the stylus is a nice luxury, but with Android and TouchWiz being so good with touch, we're not sure whether we'd actually use it that much.
The Samsung event, which will see the announcement of the US Galaxy S II versions is just about to start and we are covering it live for you. Stay tuned and keep an eye on this article as it evolves, bringing you the latest news of the Galaxy S expansion on the other side of the big pond.
We are already on site as the event is just about to kick off.
Three of the four major US carriers got a piece of the action with Verizon being left out in the cold. This could either mean that the Big Red will be focusing on the next iPhone or that it will be skipping the Galaxy S II and will be moving straight to the Ice Cream sandwich droids.
Now check out what the new announcements are all about.
The AT&T version of the Galaxy S II won't have a name of its own. It goes by Samsung Galaxy S II, just like the international version of the smartphone and will basically be carrying the same hardware.
Samsung Galaxy S II for AT&T
The only hardware differences are in the exterior, most notably the controls at the front, where four touch-sensitive keys have replaced the two touch keys and a regular button combo. On the inside you are getting HSPA+ connectivity and the same Exynos chipset as the original Galaxy S II.
Samsung Galaxy S II for AT&T live photos
The Super AMOLED Plus screen stands at the same 4.3", and the TouchWiz-skinned Android 2.3.4 is also a part of the standard equipment.
At this stage we didn't get any details about the AT&T-bound Galaxy S II pricing or availability.
Samsung Galaxy S II for AT&T live photos
The T-Mobile Galaxy S II will come with a pretty big difference compared to the international version. It will be carrying a 4.52" Super AMOLED Plus, which is no minor difference.
Samsung Galaxy S II for T-Mobile
In fact the difference from 4.3" to 4.52" is quite noticeable even if you don't put the handsets side by side. The Galaxy S II versions with the smaller screens seem much easier to handle, though.
Samsung Galaxy S II for T-Mobile live photos
T-Mobile failed to mention anything about expected availability or pricing of their Galaxy S II, too.
The Galaxy S II edition for the Sprint network is probably the most interesting of the bunch. Not only does it have a unique name, but it also has WiMax connectivity and the same larger 4.52” Super AMOLED Plus screen as the T-Mobile version.
Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch for Sprint
The Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch will also feature a larger battery - 1800 mAh vs 1650 mAh for the AT&T and international Galaxy S II varieties. The price you have to pay is a slightly thicker shell, but we didn't find that to make such big difference when we handled the phone.
Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch for Sprint
This will also be the first edition of the Samsung flagship smartphone to actually become available in the states. The Epic 4G Touch will be hitting Sprint stores starting on September 16th for $200 on a contract.
Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch for Sprint
