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got my samsung today so i know have the iphone 3g and the htc diamond. i have to say both the htc and the samsung are very good and have all the features that are lacking in the iphone 3g but the iphone's interface is still generations away from all the other touch screens. Can anyone who has the samsung tell me if they have had any issues syncronizing with outlook. thanks

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  • 2008-07-18 21:39
  • n$CX
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I just got my i900 ,the battery only has 1000mAh..

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  • 2008-07-18 21:05
  • uH0k
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These are the spec's from Telstra, so it should work in Australia

HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) is the technical method in which data can be switched through a 3G-UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service). Currently Telstra operates 2 UMTS networks. These networks run on the frequencies of 3G-2100MHz (the initial 3G network only available in select areas around some major capital cities), and 3G-850MHZ (marketed as "the Next G™ network", this network is available to 99% of the Australian population).

Telstra has enabled HSDPA only on its 3G-850MHz Next G™ network. HSDPA is sometimes referred to as 3.5G or W-CDMA (Wideband Code-Division Multiple Access). Users will typically see speeds of 500-1500kbps*.

Hope this helps

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  • 2008-07-18 16:35
  • 2GyK
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If I buy throug website to India does it work
2g.900 + 1800 HSDPA pls answer my ?

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  • 2008-07-18 16:30
  • vGk4
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Samsung has released the U800 in Australia and that has the same HSDPA 2100 as the omnia i900 for 3G

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  • 2008-07-18 16:04
  • 2GyK
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If I buy throug website to India does it work
2g.900 + 1800 HSDPA pls answer my ?

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  • 2008-07-18 16:02
  • vGk4
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Teltsta in Australia is advertising the coming addition of the HTC Diamond and that has the same HSDPA 2100 as the Europe/Asia omnia i900 model ,not the Ameriaca's model. So it should be fine.

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  • 2008-07-18 16:00
  • 2GyK
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According to the spec's Australia does have 3g with 2100 HSDPA and this phone has those spec's .If buying one it would probably be to purchase the Europe/Asia model than the the America's model. Has anyone in Australia got one yet and using it.

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  • 2008-07-18 15:52
  • 2GyK
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> In reply to Jason @ 2008-07-18 13:07 from nimf - click to readFurther more (maybe a question for others):
Will it not work in Australia, are you sure?
2G: 900 + 1800
3G: 850 + 2100
The specs says:
HSDPA 2100 Europe / Asia, 850 / 1900 Americas

The only difference I see is UMTS v. HSDPA, but it is both 3G. So maybe there is still a change for you!

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  • 2008-07-18 13:15
  • nimf
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> In reply to bunnylove @ 2008-07-18 12:45 from vuC5 - click to readHi again,

3G won't apparently. A pity for you!
BUT: there are two options I can think of now, 1) still buy the phone and make use of all the other nice features, 2) wait. Personally I think they will bring it out ALL over the world just because Samsung expect it to be a VERY BIG HIT! Also they need to compete with other brands.

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  • 2008-07-18 13:07
  • nimf
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Lame, it wont work in australia, the 3g capabilities. So unfair, this phone has everything I want in a phone. Nothing else available here has such specifications.

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  • 2008-07-18 12:45
  • vuC5
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> In reply to Jason @ 2008-07-18 12:39 from nimf - click to readThankyou so much, do you think this is a good buy? I'm looking for as much info as I can but so far I cant find any reports on bugs or problems since its so new

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  • 2008-07-18 12:41
  • vuC5
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> In reply to Bunnylove @ 2008-07-18 12:34 from vuC5 - click to readDear Bunnylove,

Please check the following link on GSM Arena:

http://www.gsmarena.com/networ...ry=AUSTRALIA

I think this will give some answers on your question.
Good luck, regards Jason.

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  • 2008-07-18 12:39
  • nimf
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Im a real newbie to phones but Im upgrading and this one seems the best. Only thing is I'm from Australia. I called samsung head office and they said they are not sure if it is even going to be made available in auz. yet. So my question is if I buy one from overseas, like uk or us version, will it work in australia? I have no idea on this stuff. Apologies if this qn seems lame!

:P

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  • 2008-07-18 12:34
  • vuC5
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Why are there 2 versions, HSDPA 2100 for Europe/Asia and HSDPA 850 / 1900 for Americas? I live in the US but travel to Europe, I need a phone that will work world wide!

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  • 2008-07-18 05:24
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> In reply to zubaraz @ 2008-07-17 07:10 from u4gx - click to readZubaraz, let's exchange experience on this Omnia. I've got mine but I have problem with the GPS. It can never locate the satelite. :(

Other experience are good.

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  • 2008-07-18 03:07
  • TIE7
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Samsung D980/D988 Duos :

- Triband GSM & EDGE
- Dual SIM GSM card slot with dual on standby mode
- 2.6" TFT 262k colour QVGA with full touchscreen
- TouchWIZ User Interface
- 5 Megapixel Autofocus camera with Flash
- MicroSD card slot, Bluetooth 2.0 & USB
- Design are similar with Samsung P520 Armani

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  • 2008-07-18 01:56
  • M@Ti
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the updated link

http://press.samsungmobile.com...essageId=201

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  • 2008-07-18 00:04
  • nEmd
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it is unlikely that the 16gb will not be seen in the uk at a subsidized price though one of the various commnuications networks phones4u state that the omnia comes in 8 and 16 gb varieties futhermore a recent press release

(http://press.samsungmobile.com...ssageId=201)

confirms its european release and emphises the two distinct models. with the iphone comming in 8 and 16 gb the omnia will need to compete with its mutimedia capacity i once again state that it is unlikely the uk will not see a 16 gb model. estimation of an end of august release.

telecommunications companys and mobile telephone vendors will make more money from the lower capacity model as it is cheeper for them to buy and its selling price is lower so more people will buy, thus their profit margin is higher the 16 gb model will only be sold once there is a need for companys to market it against competitors.

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  • 2008-07-18 00:02
  • nEmd
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> In reply to mbk @ 2008-07-17 12:18 from 2AYx - click to readhello mbk,
can u try if you can start the phone without any sim card. can u use wifi, media player, applications and other functions without having a sim in it?
did u buy any accessories to this phone? like the tv-out cable e.t.c if yes can u let us know from which store? thanks in advance

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  • 2008-07-17 23:47
  • Tre5
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