[TheWeeBear]

Here's some photos and specs of the the new Omnia W midrange WP7.

Samsung announces WP7 Omnia W - Crave - CNET Asia

http://sammyhub.com/2011/09/26/samsu...nning-omnia-w/

Just sharing :)

Still prefer the square casing of my Omnia 7. (Nice specs on the W apart from the smaller screen)

[Apoc]

I don't like the fact it will still have a 5mp camera! Sammy, you're pushing me towards Nokia so fast, due to the fact of skimping on hardware specs. I am happy they put in a faster proc.

[TheWeeBear]

I don't like the fact it will still have a 5mp camera! Sammy, you're pushing me towards Nokia so fast, due to the fact of skimping on hardware specs. I am happy they put in a faster proc.

Remember this is just the midrange Omnia Apoc, (Focus Flash)

The Focus S is the biggie. :)

[Apoc]

Remember this is just the midrange Omnia Apoc, (Focus Flash)

The Focus S is the biggie. :)

Still wished they could've put a 8mp camera. Hey WeeBear, what is your take on the storage aspect of this handset? Do you prefer bigger storage or do you like the Skydrive method?

[TheWeeBear]

Actually 8 GB is more than enough for my own personal use Apoc, as my phone storage is only used for apps and the odd few photos i take. (Then I just up them to SkyDrive.)

Most of my music is streamed from Zune or Last FM but i have unlimited data, not everone does, so they may need more storage.

I understand others wishing to store everything under the sun on their phones and need more that 8GB but for me that's more than enough. :)

If only all WP7's had expandable memory that would keep everyone happy, but as you know they don't. :(

[selfcreation]

wow i actually like this phone MUCH more then the FOCUS S ...

tobad its only 3,7'' , and not S-AMoled-PLUS :(

[Apoc]

I'm still sort of puzzled that Sammy sort of downgraded this one, compared to the Focus S. To be honest, the Omnia 7 was the overseas cousin of the Focus, only difference(besides shape), was the expandable memory. Don't know how diffferent the S-AMOLED+ is from the former, but bummed not on the new OW handset!

[red grenadine]

I'm still sort of puzzled that Sammy sort of downgraded this one, compared to the Focus S. To be honest, the Omnia 7 was the overseas cousin of the Focus, only difference(besides shape), was the expandable memory. Don't know how diffferent the S-AMOLED+ is from the former, but bummed not on the new OW handset!

I think Samsung is going for the multi-tier approach.

Upscale: Focus S (US) / Omnia S (? Europe)
Mass Market: Focus Flash (US) / Omnia W (Europe)

This makes sense, especially with rumors of Apple doing the same with an iPhone 5 / iPhone 4S split

[selfcreation]

yeah apple been doing it for years... Iphone 3 , Iphone 3gs..... ( and the possible 4gs with the Iphone 5. )

im glad to see they are giving the market a bigger Price range .. for people with more or less income .....

Mid to high end

and nokia will have the low end phones ( i hope for there sake they also make high range phones to )

[Apoc]

I think Samsung is going for the multi-tier approach.

Upscale: Focus S (US) / Omnia S (? Europe)
Mass Market: Focus Flash (US) / Omnia W (Europe)

This makes sense, especially with rumors of Apple doing the same with an iPhone 5 / iPhone 4S split

So it's the Omnia S, that I should be looking forward too?
Thanks, stupid me, didn't even realize that! Doh!
A little relief, now I just need that thing called, umm, what's the name again? Mano? Mindo?
Mingo? Something like that, it'll come to me(soon I hope!!!!)

[selfcreation]

So it's the Omnia S, that I should be looking forward too?
Thanks, stupid me, didn't even realize that! Doh!
A little relief, now I just need that thing called, umm, what's the name again? Mano? Mindo?
Mingo? Something like that, it'll come to me(soon I hope!!!!)

no point in getting ther new OMNIA , its a downgrade version of the FOCUS.

its gona be less then your current omnia... FOCUS S ... is what should be your goal..... Omnia would just be a complete waist of cash... unless you like the new look..

Omnia W(s) doesn’t even have S-AMOLED_Plus :(

[Dileu]

Am I the only person excited by the W? I find that 3.5-3.8 to be ideal for a phone - the 4" screen on my long departed Galaxy S was too big - even my long fingers couldnt reach across it. Faster processor, more sensible screen - I just stopped envying weebear's phone :)

[TheWeeBear]

I just stopped envying weebear's phone :)

You can't go smaller inkytype. Yes I can, No you can't!

[Apoc]

no point in getting ther new OMNIA , its a downgrade version of the FOCUS.

its gona be less then your current omnia... FOCUS S ... is what should be your goal..... Omnia would just be a complete waist of cash... unless you like the new look..

Omnia W(s) doesn’t even have S-AMOLED_Plus :(

So the Omnia S is a downgrade as well?
:(

[TheWeeBear]

No. the Omnia W (Focus Flash) is smaller than the current Focus and only Super Amoled (Not Plus) but has a faster processor and front facing camera.

The Focus S has front facing camera, Super Amoled Plus and has a 4.3 inch screen rather then the current focus's 4 inch screen.

[palandri]

If you go to a 4.3" screen, you might as well buy a tablet :lol:

[selfcreation]

If you go to a 4.3" screen, you might as well buy a tablet :lol:

i plan on having both in my back pocket :)

this is what we gona be carrying around in the future....

marketing campaign:

BRING YOUR WHOLE ECOSYSTEM WITH YOU!!

[Apoc]

i plan on having both in my back pocket :)

this is what we gona be carrying around in the future....

Marketing campaign:

bring your whole ecosystem with you!!

lol!!!!
:)

[Dileu]

Samsung has devices at 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 inches now.

No 6 inch phone? Pffft. ;) when does a phone become a tablet?

(IMHO - 4" - when you can no longer regularly use it with one hand :) )

[TheWeeBear]

Pricing for the Omnia W pre order now available. (Expansys)

http://www.expansys.com/samsung-omnia-w-black-222946/

£329.99

[Dileu]

That's cheaper than what I paid for my Trophy! My poor poor unMangoed Trophy...

[TheWeeBear]

That's cheaper than what I paid for my Trophy! My poor poor unMangoed Trophy...

Awwww, it's not a bad price really I guess inkytype.

[Stig]

So, given the choice, what would you go for?

A cut price Omnia 7, the Omnia W, or wait for a possible Omnia S?

[TheWeeBear]

So, given the choice, what would you go for?

A cut price Omnia 7, the Omnia W, or wait for a possible Omnia S?

Definately waiting on the Focus S European equivalent Stig.

No point in getting a smaller screen than my current beloved Omnia 7

Oh and welcome along to WPC :)

What do you fancy ?

[Stig]

Definately waiting on the Focus S European equivalent Stig.

No point in getting a smaller screen than my current beloved Omnia 7

Oh and welcome along to WPC :)

What do you fancy ?

The prospect of getting an Omnia 7 for about £250 as opposed to an Omnia W for £330 is tempting, considering the 'W' has an smaller screen but a faster processor.

This assumes that Mango works OK on the Omnia 7 finally!