The war is on! With both phones now available:
- Verizon/Samsung Omnia i900
- Verizon/HTC Touch Pro
… the only question remaining is… hmm… which one?
http://omnia.samsungmobile.com/
So far I’ve heard rave reviews of the 5 megapixel camera on the Omnia both internally and externally. On the downside, there will only be a 8GB option available through Verizon. The Omnia while it technically can come in a 16GB option from the manufacturer (Samsung), isn’t being made available in this larger size from Verizon. There is a MicroSD slot in which you can install an 8GB Micro SD card for a total of 16GB of storage however so that’s cool.
http://www.htc.com/www/product/touchpro/overview.html
On the other hand, the Touch Pro’s got that slideout keyboard. And a 3.2 megapixel camera. And a TV out capability that allows you to cable your device to a TV to immediately watch movies and cached content on a larger screen. Sweet.
Purchased can be orchestrated through Verizon customer care at 800-922-0204.
Comparing the Verizon Omnia vs the Verizon HTC Touch Pro
- http://news.vzw.com/news/2008/11/pr2008-11-25a.html
- http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4331
- http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/11/21/samsung-omnia-begins-landing-at-verizon-stores-bgr-readers-begin-drooling-over-live-pics/
- http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/11/21/samsung-omnia-makes-official-verizon-appearance/
Review:
- CRUNCHGEAR REVIEW:
”For a Windows Mobile device with a decent skin Samsung calls the TouchWiz, the Omnia is the clear choice for Verizon Wireless customers”
http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/11/25/review-samsung-omnia-for-verizon-wireless/ - VIDEO TOUR:
http://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=239
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