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The highly rumored i900 is finally unveiled by Samsung. Called Samsung i900 Omnia, this Windows Mobile PocketPC seems a strong competitor of the 3G iPhone. Of course, the feature set puts it head-to-head with HTC Touch Diamond too. Based on Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro, the Samsung i900 offers a 3.2-inch WideQVGA display (240×400 pixels) and an optical mouse much like the one found in the Samsung i780. Camera-wise the Samsung i900 Omnia is one helluva amibitious handset – offering a 5 megapixel auto focus snapper with face and smile detection plus auto-panorama shot. Geotagging is also among the camera features since the i900 also packs a built-in GPS receiver. As style has it, the Samsung i900 Omnia waistline is only 12.5mm and the brushed metal back certainly adds to its refined looks. That figure along with the other dimensions makes it rather identical to the Apple iPhone. Most importantly the i900 shares with the iPhone the same massive internal memory – 8GB i900 versions will be available with the microSD still present for further expanding those with up to 16 gigs worth of storage.

16GB versions also available

• Intuitive touch. The Samsung i900’s Sweep UI (User Interface) lets you control the Samsung i900 with simple and intuitive gesutres and touches; scroll, pan, flip or zoom with a single touch. The large WQVGA display and touch sensitive screen brings full control to your fingertips, literally
• Let the Samsung i900 move with you. A built in accelerometer lets the Samsung i900 automatically adjust to whatever angle you hold. Shake, flip or spin and the Samsung i900 adapts displaying extra menu options, switching movies to wide-screen or simply adjusting the display to the most comfortable angle.
• Capture special moments with the Samsung i900. A 5 mega-pixel camera with auto focus, LED flash lets you take digital camera quality photographs without your camera. Face detection technology automatically tracks faces in photographs making sure they are always in focus and sharp.
• Innovative optical joystick acts like a mini mouse, letting you hop screens and scroll through favorite options with ease
• Let the i900 guide you, literally. Assisted GPS combines with your favourite navigation software to take you where you need to go. Do more then just navigation. The Assisted GPS capability of the i900 and location based services lets you find useful and popular locations around you. Find cash points, clubs, cinemas, restaurants, what ever you need.
• Make better use of time. The Samsung i900 offers the full suite of applications to let you make the most of your time. Create and edit Microsoft Office documents on the go. Get e-mails delivered instantly with push e-mail to always know what’s happening. Full Microsoft Exchange support lets you collect e-mails, schedule meetings and update your schedule information on the move.
• Turn your Samsung i900 into a wireless jukebox with DLNA support. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) allows your Samsung i900 to connect to other DLNA & Wi-Fi compatible devices turning into into a wireless multi-media jukebox. Watch movies on your TV sent directly from your Samsung i900, send high quality stereo music directly to your DLNA enabled hi-fi all without wires.
• Find what you need. High speed 3G & Wi-Fi let you connect to the internet at broadband speeds. The installed Opera web browser intelligently scales complete web pages to fit the Samsung i900.
• Relax with the Samsung i900. The built in media player and large hi-res screen lets you watch movies, listen to MP3’s or unwind listening to your favourite radio show. 16GB of on-board memory and microSDHC slot provides space for over 4000 songs.