Samsung are not quite the standard-setter in communicator devices but are obviously keen to have their say. Playing catch up seems well in order for a debut but we guess someone here is set to play for keeps. The Samsung B7610 OmniaPRO is a generously spec’d device that’s poised to tackle the best in the class and even raise the bet. While sheer size and scope confine it to a niche, the Samsung communicator might be just the right option for those served by that niche.

The Samsung Omnia Pro is a phone that offers sumptuous style and a wealth of functionality. From its slide out full QWERTY keyboard through to its impressive large display screen the new Omnia Pro handset has an allure that sets it apart from other Samsung phones. Measuring in at 112 mm x 57 mm wide, it is relatively compact, considering that its only 16 mm thick. The handset weighs in at 159 grams.
The B7610 Omnia Pro comes with an expressive 3.5 inch AMOLED touch screen, which displays 16 million colours accurately. This is all done at a screen pixel size of 800 x 400. The Samsung touch screen utilises the benefits of the advanced R touch screen display system which is excellent. An accelerometer ensures images are viewed in the correct aspect whether that’s landscape or portrait. The Omnia Pro screen offers a vibrancy of image that is difficult to match and ensures that whatever feature is being used it is displayed with a clarity and depth of image that is second to none.

Running on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, theOmnia Pro delivers a high quality media player, with multiple file formats supported, and includes a high quality 5.0 Megapixel camera. All the connection types are included for high speed data transfer, including 3.5GHSDPA and WiFi , and the handset also offers GPS for use with location type services
Specifications:-
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GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
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HSDPA 900 / 2100 |
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2009, June |
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Available. Released 2009, September |
| Size |
112.6 x 57.8 x 16.2 mm |
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159 g |
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AMOLED resistive touchscreen, 16M colors (65K effective) |
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800 x 480 pixels, 3.5 inches |
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- Advanced R touchscreen display |
| Sound |
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones |
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Yes |
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- 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Memory |
Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photo call |
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Practically unlimited |
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1 GB storage, 256 MB RAM |
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microSD (TransFlash), up to 32GB, buy memory |
| Data |
Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 – 48 kbps |
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Yes |
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Class 10, 236.8 kbps |
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HSDPA 3.6 Mbps |
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Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA |
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Yes, v2.0 with A2DP |
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No |
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Yes, v2.0 microUSB |
| Camera |
5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash |
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Geo-tagging, face and smile detection, wide dynamic range, image stabilization, panorama shot |
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Yes, 640×480@30fps (VGA) |
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Yes |
| Features |
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, upgradeable to Windows Mobile 6.5 |
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Samsung S3C6410 800MHz processor, dedicated graphics accelerator |
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SMS, MMS, Email, RSS, IM |
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WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML |
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Stereo FM radio with RDS |
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Yes |
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Black |
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Yes, with A-GPS support |
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Yes, MIDP 2.0 |
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- Business card scanner |
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Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh |
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Up to 580 h (2G) / Up to 480 h (3G) |
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Up to 12 h 18 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 48 min (3G) |