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The combination of the new Windows 7 operating system with the superb Super AMOLED screen technology makes the Samsung Omnia 7 the mobile phone handset to own over the forthcoming festive period.
The design of the actual handset is very similar to that of the Galaxy S. Interfaces are located on the top of the chassis, where you will find the 3.5mm headphone jack and the micro USB port. A staggered camera button is located on the side of the phone, an allows for a half press of the button to activate the autofocus, and a full compression to actually take the picture. The phone measures 122.4 x 64.2 x 11mm and weighs only 138.2 grammes. Asides form the new operating system, the real crowd pleaser on this model is the marvellous Super AMOLED screen. Measuring a huge 4 inches, the screen can offer a staggering 480 x 800 resolution image, and this is backed up by a capability of displaying over 16 million colours. The real winner here however is the use of Super AMOLED technology. Combining the touch sensitive panel actually into the display, rather than it being a second panel which is overlayed, help keep the overall depth of the handset down to a minimum. It also improves visibility in sunlight, as well as producing a naturally rich colour tone. The display also looks better than ever thanks to the lines and angles that make up the interface for the new operating system, somehow they show the screens depth of colour better than the interface found on the Galaxy S, which utilised the popular Android operating system.
The new Windows 7 OS is the really interesting aspect to the Samsung Omnia 7. For starters, the homescreen found here will be identical on every handset running on the platform, meaning that in time it will become recognisable instantly, rather like the Home page found on the iPhone. Looking at the interface two things are immeadiately obvious, firstly how vivid the colours are on the display, and secondly how clear and easy to use the icons are. Pretty much anything you desire can be attached to the home page, audio files, contacts and applications, many of which are updated in real time. In an effort to keep the homescreen as clear as possible, the bar that normally displays your battery and signal readings is hidden, but accessible instantly by simply tapping the first centimetre of the display. The Omnia 7 incorporates a good quality 5 millon pixel camera and also boasts an impressive HD video recording facility that captures footage at 720P resolution. The superb screen quality and HD video capture, coupled with the impressive new OS make the Omnia 7 a great handset for smartphone fans everywhere.
The Samsung Omnia 7 and the Acer Stream are available now
