Samsung Omnia HD - i8910

Liberty1988 said:
I don't know if Vodacom is going to stock the handset at all, according to another blogger they won't because Vodafone in the UK isn't stocking it.... but MTN does have it....
I am happy to let you all know that I'm the now the proud owner of an i8910 as of last night!
I got my handset through MTN, although I had to order it from the Midrand store to be delivered to my closet store.

I hope you're all as happy about the news as I was! ;)
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you dog!!!:D

so how is it!!!

tells us all???
 
Worth the wait!

spiff said:
you dog!!!:D

so how is it!!!

tells us all???
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It is so worth the wait, it's absolutely amazing, and that helicopter video really does the phone justice!

You also get free Garmin navigation software with it that seems like its unlimited, not only a years supply etc.

It is a bit big but thats to be expected, and worth it for the fantastic screen.

Anything specific you wanna know? :D
 
Liberty1988 said:
It is so worth the wait, it's absolutely amazing, and that helicopter video really does the phone justice!

You also get free Garmin navigation software with it that seems like its unlimited, not only a years supply etc.

It is a bit big but thats to be expected, and worth it for the fantastic screen.

Anything specific you wanna know? :D
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:cool:

tell us everything....

yes the MTN guys here in CT say that the GPS is for LIFE!! the pamphlet says Garmin navigation?

how is the video quality?

ease of use??
 
Fun, fun, fun...

spiff said:
:cool:

tell us everything....

yes the MTN guys here in CT say that the GPS is for LIFE!! the pamphlet says Garmin navigation?

how is the video quality?

ease of use??
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:)

I thought the GPS might be for life seen as the i900's is.
It is Garmin, and it's stunning!

Video quality is awesome, if you move around the room it's still a smooth video, doesn't go "blocky", if you know what I mean...

Sound quality is amazing, I didn't put it on its loudest yet because there is no need...

Had to get used to the touch screen since I haven't used one in a while but otherwise it's a dream to use...

What else?

(p.s - are you still getting one?)
 
I contacted Samsung SA this morning by e-mail about the i8910. Here is their response: Worth waiting ?



Welcome to Samsung Electronics South Africa! We thank you for your
interest/ valuable feedback. Please find hereafter, our response.
Your Transaction no. is 1000489287. Please quote this reference in all
subsequent communications.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Good day,

Thank you for your correspondence

Please be advised that the i8910 will be released at the end of
September 2009

Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact our
Customer Care Line on 0860726786

Kind Regards,

Samsung Service Team
0860726786
 
Why wait?

ernstgrunow said:
I contacted Samsung SA this morning by e-mail about the i8910. Here is their response: Worth waiting ?



Welcome to Samsung Electronics South Africa! We thank you for your
interest/ valuable feedback. Please find hereafter, our response.
Your Transaction no. is 1000489287. Please quote this reference in all
subsequent communications.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Good day,

Thank you for your correspondence

Please be advised that the i8910 will be released at the end of
September 2009

Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact our
Customer Care Line on 0860726786

Kind Regards,

Samsung Service Team
0860726786
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It's definitely worth waiting for, but why wait when you can get it on MTN now?
 
Hi Liberty

Is it the 16Gb internal memory version you got ?

On what MTN contract did you get it on and was there a payin amount?

Thanks
 
Liberty1988 said:
:)

I thought the GPS might be for life seen as the i900's is.
It is Garmin, and it's stunning!

Video quality is awesome, if you move around the room it's still a smooth video, doesn't go "blocky", if you know what I mean...

Sound quality is amazing, I didn't put it on its loudest yet because there is no need...

Had to get used to the touch screen since I haven't used one in a while but otherwise it's a dream to use...

What else?

(p.s - are you still getting one?)
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how is the touch screen there apparently was a problem with it as seen on the youtube video?? and that u can't see anything in bright light??

YES I am and I'm on two waiting lists:( but if give me the details of the mtn shop u got yrs from, then maybe I can get our locals to order 1 from there??

tried to contact them this morning...no reply!!

thanks for yr info:cool:
 
Pugs said:
Hi Liberty

Is it the 16Gb internal memory version you got ?

On what MTN contract did you get it on and was there a payin amount?

Thanks
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Hi Pugs,

It is the 16gb internal memory version, I don't think the 8gb one is being stocked in South Africa anyway.

They weren't able to change my package last night because the phone wasn't on the actual store's system yet so they're going to phone me today to sort that out, in the mean time I'm still on my old package.

There are 2 package options I am considering, one is around R 420 per month with R 200 airtime and no pay in, the other is around R 520 per month with R 350 airtime and no pay in. The packages are listed on www.mtnsp.co.za.

Hope this helps. :)
 
spiff said:
how is the touch screen there apparently was a problem with it as seen on the youtube video?? and that u can't see anything in bright light??

YES I am and I'm on two waiting lists:( but if give me the details of the mtn shop u got yrs from, then maybe I can get our locals to order 1 from there??

tried to contact them this morning...no reply!!

thanks for yr info:cool:
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Touch screen is great, I haven't had any problems, but I haven't used it outside in sunlight yet so I'll let you know how the screen fares once I have.

I was also on a waiting list but got fed up with waiting. I contacted the depot in Midrand 011 912 3000, and they helped me from there. Try after 9 though, and they don't always answer so just keep trying.
Let me know if you come right... otherwise I'll check for other contact details for you.

It's only a pleasure, let me know if you got any other questions :)
 
Liberty1988 said:
Touch screen is great, I haven't had any problems, but I haven't used it outside in sunlight yet so I'll let you know how the screen fares once I have.

I was also on a waiting list but got fed up with waiting. I contacted the depot in Midrand 011 912 3000, and they helped me from there. Try after 9 though, and they don't always answer so just keep trying.
Let me know if you come right... otherwise I'll check for other contact details for you.

It's only a pleasure, let me know if you got any other questions :)
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great appreciate yr input and thanks once again for the info.

keep us posted if u come across any bugs.

what software version is the phone running?
 
Hi Liberty

Thank you very much for the info I will contact MTN to order mine.

I have been waiting a long time for this phone.

Thanks
 
spiff said:
great appreciate yr input and thanks once again for the info.

keep us posted if u come across any bugs.

what software version is the phone running?
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I will defnitely keep you posted.

The software version is i8910]VIG1 and the custom version is i8910XFAIG2, hope that helps. :)
 
Pugs said:
Hi Liberty

Thank you very much for the info I will contact MTN to order mine.

I have been waiting a long time for this phone.

Thanks
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I waited a long time too, so I understand your pain :)

Hope you come right...
 
Liberty ur a star.. congrats. Now i have to hound MTN stores.

I will keep you lot posted about availability in the Durban area.
 
remus786 said:
Liberty ur a star.. congrats. Now i have to hound MTN stores.

I will keep you lot posted about availability in the Durban area.
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Not sure why I'm a star but thanks :)

Just go straight to the source, the depot in Midrand - you should come right there...
 
Man i hate vodacom..... they did the same thing with the N95!
 
No it doesn't. Its got the hardware for it - capacitive screen like the iPhone - but current software doesn't support it. All Samsung needs to do is enable it on a future firmware update but then again they haven't stated that its in their plans to do so

I was looking forward to this phone but most reviews were not very complimentary about the interface and software though the hardware is great. Now in 2 minds. May just have to wait to find one to play with first
 
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