The Samsung Omnia 7 Offers A Feature Rich Alternative

Oct 23
19:05

2010

Chris Westley

Chris Westley

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Along with a number of other handsets, the Samsung Omnia 7 has been released to showcase the brand new Microsoft Windows Phone 7 operating system. This slick looking handset boasts the powerful new operating system in conjunction with a 1 GHz processor, 5 megapixel camera, heaps of internal storage, and a long list of entertainment and productivity features.

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Measuring 122.4x 64.2x 11mm,The Samsung Omnia 7 Offers A Feature Rich Alternative Articles the Samsung Omnia 7 is pretty average in terms of size, however it is lightweight at just 138.2 grams. Its size is due to the whopping 4 inch super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, which can display up to 16M vivid colours within the pixel resolution of 480 x 800. The screen also features multi-touch input, and accelerometer and proximity sensors.

 

Vibration and ringing are utilised to alert users to incoming calls and messages, with the added bonus of supporting MP3 files as ringtones. A 3.5mm audio jack and a built in speakerphone system are included for easy handsfree conversations.

 

A generous 8 GB or 16 GB of internal storage is provided as standard within the Samsung Omnia 7 (depending on which model is purchased). Because of the large amount of storage space available, Samsung have kept things simple by removing the need for additional expandable memory in the form of methods such as a micro SD card slot.

 

GPRS and EDGE keep the Samsung Omnia 7 connected to the appropriate cellular networks, whilst internet access is provided thanks to both 3G coverage and Wi-Fi. In areas covered by 3G, and HSDPA connection provides speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps alongside HSUPA at 5.76 Mbps. Wi-Fi connectivity allows users to connect to local wireless networks where available, offering an enhanced browsing experience. To connect to compatible hardware devices, both Bluetooth and micro USB connections are provided as standard.

 

A 5 megapixel camera with LED flash offers a convenient yet powerful and easy to use solution to taking great quality snapshots when out and about. Image stabilisation and autofocus are also provided, as is geo-tagging which functions thanks to GPS. This automatically tags the location at which a photo or video was captured, and can then be viewed in map form. The camera can of course shoot video, and this is in superb 720p quality HD at 25 frames per second.

 

The Samsung Omnia 7 has entertainment features aplenty, with a versatile media player supporting most common video and music file formats, and there is also a stereo FM radio player and a selection of pre-installed games (along with access to a library of downloadable games). It is also a powerful productivity tool, offering a Microsoft Office document viewer, an organiser and voice memo recorder.

 

The Samsung Omnia 7 is an ideal all rounder, equally at home in the office, or plying music tracks. With the powerful new operating system working in conjunction with a 1 GHz processor, an impressive user experience, and therefore the handset’s popularity are assured.