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NEW Samsung Omnia Case from Vaja

Jack Cook — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:16:37 +0000

Here is a holiday gift that you can get for yourself if you have a Samsung Omnia!

Vaja has a NEW ivolution leather case for the Samsung Omnia. This new case allows either outside and inside color customization. ivolution Leather case MSRP $ 75

Check out this new addition to Vaja Leather Products here!

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Samsung Folding Phone … very cool!

Jack Cook — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:39:19 +0000

Check out this video showing an OLED display able to fold itself in half to become a mobile phone. Very cool!

The phone certainly looks more like a media player at first glance but watching the video a few seconds reveals the phone folding itself in half with a second screen on the opposite side. Look closely when the device is closed and you will see a Samsung emblem.

The future looks amazing!!

via Register Hardware

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Review: Samsung Epix

Jack Cook — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:37:15 +0000

Author: Jack Cook
Vendor: AT&T
Cost: $199.99 (after a mail in rebate)

Back in October I posted a news item about the new Samsung Epix where I said that if you are lusting for a new device and you are an AT&T user then check out the new slim touchscreen Samsung Epix with a full QWERTY keyboard! I liked the looks of the device and was initially impressed with the feature set that included Windows Mobile Professional 6.1, global coverage for those that travel, decent memory stereo Bluetooth as well as Wi-Fi. I liked the look of the device and felt that for those that wanted a reasonably powerful device that could be used easily with one hand, this was one to consider.

My thoughts about the device were further bolstered by commentary from others after they had tried it. Chris Leckness indicated in his use of the AT&T Epix that he was about to go 4 days without a charge. That was impressive although he did indicate that his use was moderate. I liked that especially since I generally carry two devices with me so one generally gets used far less that the other so having the ability to have a device last several days without having to charge it was very enticing to me.

Chris Leckness did a 1st Look Video that gave an excellent overview and I walked away with the very strong feeling that I wanted to give this device a try. The biggest reasons were the 1800mah battery , the keyboard and WiFi. Although WiFi is probably not a big factor for many folks here in the US because our data coverage plans are so good, I am in an area half the year that I have little (or no) coverage and so I tend to use WiFi to check my mail and a few feeds. So I got a call the other day and was asked if I would like to take a look and give the Epix a test drive … of course I said yes.

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Samsung Epix - Worth Looking At

Jack Cook — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:39:57 +0000

If you are lusting for a new device and you are an AT&T user then check out the new slim touchscreen Samsung Epix with a full QWERTY keyboard!

The Samsung Epix features Windows Mobile Professional 6.1 and for those of you that travel a lot, it has global coverage and blazing fast 3G capabilities. It has decent memory capacity (

Internal Memory Storage - 256MB ROM / 150MB RAM and Expandable Memory Storage of 32 GB) , Stereo Bluetooth as well as Wi-Fi.

Check out the Samsung Epix here

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Christmas coming to Verizon

Jack Cook — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:14:09 +0000

It looks like Verizon is about to get ready for Christmas with several new devices for you to give your best friend (and maybe one for yourself). The folks at Phone Arena got some great news that next month you will see the Samsung OMNIA SCH-i910, the HTC Touch Pro and the Samsung Saga SCH-i770. Each of these devices have great looks and neat features; certainly it will be a tough choice on which one to get … ah, go ahead, get all three!

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Sprint ACE gets WM6.1 Upgrade!

Jack Cook — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:35:48 +0000

And speaking of Windows Mobile 6.1 …. if you have the ACE (SPH-i325) from Sprint there is an upgrade available so you can enjoy the features of Windows Mobile 6.1.

You can download your upgrade here.

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Samsung Q1 Ultra Mobile with HSDPA

Jack Cook — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:58:06 +0000

Do I need one? No, not really but those device envy juices are always flowing. I have looked at the Q1 since it first appeared and have come close but I just have not taken the plunge …but I just might do it. I missed this announcement that was out on Monday but saw it today on Akihabara News and thought I would pass it along for those of you that have an interest in the Q1. The US release of these two new UMPCs with HSDPA and Vista Business, the Q1U-CMXP and Q1UP-V should make a few folks that have been salivating for a cool UMPC very happy.

The Q1UP-V is equipped with a Core Solo U1500 (1.33GHz), 2GB of RAM, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, and a 1.3Mpix camera. The Q1U-CMXP features almost the same specifications, but also integrates a HSDPA 3G cellular modem.

Read the press release after the break

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Samsung OMNIA Review

Jack Cook — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:56:06 +0000

There are a lot of well done reviews starting to appear on the Samsung OMNIA. Phone Arena has done a great job with their review giving you a pretty good run down on the device as well as providing you with a slew of pictures to look at.

Translated from Greek, the name of Samsung’s new model means ‘everything’ and its main purpose is to fully satisfy the needs of the modern cell phone user. This is a phone with a unique combination of characteristics such as 5-megapixel camera, large touch display and GPS, taking advantage of the Windows Mobile 6.1 platform. In addition, this is the first device with a built-in support of not only DivX, but XviD video. The logical question ‘Can it cook?’ comes to mind …

So what was their final verdict? They think it is a great all-in-one device. The OMNIA performed very well in every aspect and offers a wonderful combination of a 5-megapixel camera, media player, internet browser and GPS navigation. They were impressed with the quality sound during a conversation. There was one serious drawback in their opinion and that was the interface, which they felt should have been much easier to use for the mass consumer.

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Samsung’s SC-MX20 - advanced features at an impressive price point

Jack Cook — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:11:37 +0000

Do you need that extra ability to take video while you are on the road that is a lot better than what you get with your device? This caught my eye today because of its features and price.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. unveiled the SC-MX20, the successor to the company’s popular SC-MX10 compact digital camcorder. The ideal camcorder for the exploding generation of consumers uploading video content to the Internet, the SC-MX20 features a customized recording mode optimized for YouTube or multi-media devices, further simplifying the way users integrate the camcorder into their digital lifestyles.

Featuring a high-performance 680K pixel CCD sensor which delivers a resolution of 720×480, the Samsung SC-MX20 captures video with stunning color and clarity. The new model features a powerful Schneider lens with 34x optical zoom and advanced noise reduction (3-D Noise Reduction) technology to provide superb video quality. It also features Samsung’s improved Advanced Image Stabilization, assuring that consumers will be able to record blur-free memories both near and far, as well as Face Detection, which can automatically detect up to five faces and adjust focus to ensure better composition.

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Want to adjust the Scroll Wheel Speed on Samsung BlackJack II?

Jack Cook — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:47:11 +0000

The scroll wheel is a pretty good idea, but it takes too much to make it go around. One full rotation is required to move the highlighted item by 1 step.

If you have a BlackJack II that is running Windows Mobile 6.1, you’re in luck and you can find the solution here at Mobile Jaw

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Nokia to acquire Symbian Limited

Jack Cook — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:44:31 +0000

Visionary move embraces openness and accelerates innovation

Nokia announced it has launched a cash offer to acquire all of the shares of Symbian Limited that Nokia does not already own, at a price of EUR 3.647 per share. The net cash outlay from Nokia to purchase the approximately 52% of Symbian Limited shares it does not already own will be approximately EUR 264 million.

Nokia has received irrevocable undertakings from Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), Panasonic Mobile Communications Co. Ltd. and Siemens International Holding BV to accept the offer, representing approximately 91% of the Symbian shares subject to the offer. Nokia also expects Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. to accept the offer.

The acquisition is a fundamental step in the establishment of the Symbian Foundation, announced today by Nokia, together with AT&T, LG Electronics, Motorola, NTT DOCOMO, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments and Vodafone. More information about the planned foundation can be found at www.symbianfoundation.org.

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Mobile leaders to unify the Symbian software platform

Jack Cook — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:43:17 +0000

and set the future of mobile free

Foundation to be established to provide royalty-free open platform and accelerate innovation

Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and NTT DOCOMO announced today their intent to unite Symbian OS, S60, UIQ and MOAP(S) to create one open mobile software platform. Together with AT&T, LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments and Vodafone they plan to establish the Symbian Foundation to extend the appeal of this unified software platform. Membership of this non-profit Foundation will be open to all organizations. This initiative is supported by current shareholders and management of Symbian Limited, who have been actively involved in its development. Plans for the Foundation have already received wide support from other industry leaders.

To enable the Foundation, Nokia today announced plans to acquire the remaining shares of Symbian Limited that Nokia does not already own and then contribute the Symbian and S60 software to the Foundation. Sony Ericsson and Motorola today announced their intention to contribute technology from UIQ and DOCOMO has also indicated its willingness to contribute its MOAP(S) assets. From these contributions, the Foundation will provide a unified platform with common UI framework. A full platform will be available for all Foundation members under a royalty-free license, from the Foundation’s first day of operations.

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Some Pictures of the Samsung OMNIA Windows Mobile Smartphone

Jack Cook — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:56:27 +0000

Arne Hess from the::unwired got his hands on the Samsung SGH-i900 OMNIA (really a prototype) and has quite a few pictures for you to see.

Running on Windows Mobile 6.1, the Samsung i900 is powered by a Marvel I 320LV which supports quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS/HSDPA up to 7.2 Mbps. Furthermore, WiFi b/g and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR are on board as well as a an FM radio and a GPS receiver. The 3.2″ WQVGA (240 x 400 pixel) touch screen features haptics and vibrations give users feedback when the display is touched. The built-in autofucus camera supports 5.0 megapixel and Samsung will offer two versions of the i900 - one with 8 GB and one with 16 GB inbuilt memory which is even expandable with microSD memory cards.

Further features are TV-out and according to previous information, a TV-out cable comes with the device. At a size of 112 x 56.9 x 12.5 mm, the i900 features a 1440 mAh battery.

Click the link above and check out this device.

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Samsung i900 Omnia … it’s real!

Jack Cook — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:36:09 +0000

Rumors are great when they finally come true and the rumored Samsung i900 is finally about to be a reality. Called the Omnia, this is one Windows Mobile device that should be strong competition for the upcoming 3G iPhone and when you look at what this device comes with, it may well top the new HTC Touch Diamond. At a glance you get Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro, a 3.2-inch WideQVGA display (240 x 400 pixels) and an optical mouse much like the one found in the Samsung i780. A 5 megapixel auto focus camera using face and smile detection is a big attraction for those that want a decent camera with their device. In addition there is a built-in GPS receiver.

Check out more here at GSMArena.com news

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The Samsung ‘F480′

Jack Cook — Fri, 30 May 2008 14:31:26 +0000

Samsung Electronics announced the launch of full touch screen, ultra-slim credit card size mobile phone ‘F480′. Here is a short video from Samsung showing the F480 going through some of its paces.

The TouchWiz F480 includes 240 MB of internal music memory, a memory card with up to 8GB storage, an integrated FM radio, a 5 megapixel camera featuring auto focus and a CMOS video lens.

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