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Samsung B7300 Omnia Lite just like its name, a more budget-oriented version of the Omnia II. Omnia Lite has found its best way to keep fit, the hardware has became more compact than its previous, but the software and more importantly the functionality are still there with what you would expect from a Samsung smartphone. It is a good new to those who want to have a device that with high-end features and specification but in an accessible and affordable package.

What’s inside? The phone, a battery, a charger, a data cable, a stylus, a handsfree, CD-ROM and a user’s guide.

Let’s start off with the screen. Understand that the Omnia Lite is a more affordable version of the Omnia II, so it is predictable that the screen is a bit smaller. Don’t get the wrong way, the 3 inch display isn’t small by any means, it just isn’t as large as the Omnia II display.

At the top hosts the microUSB port and the lanyard eyelet. The stylus is dangle on its string tied to the lanyard eyelet, it just remind me of Omnia i900.

The camera shutter, the Lock key and the microSD slot which is expandable to 32GB are located on the right side of the device.

Turn to the left, you may find the volume rocker and the special Main Menu button there.

The 3.2 MP camera is located at the back of the device, which lacks a flash, but at least comes with autofocus.

It comes with Samsung’s TouchWiz 2.0 interface plus the downloadable online widgets make the Omnia Lite even more user-friendly.

The touch-optimized QWERTY keyboards on the Omnia Lite. It is a bit too small to hit if you have a “big finger”, or you may use the stylus for your daily operation of the phone. It’s not a big deal though.

The Omnia Lite runs on Windows Mobile 6.5, it has the usual features that come with the Windows Mobile operating system.

The overall design of Omnia isn’t really eye-catchy. It looks nice though. It’s really happy to see Windows Mobile 6.5, GPS, accelerometer, a FM radio, multi-push email, and Wi-FI connectivity onboard and find out the personalization pack has been heavily reworked, plus an affordable pricing. The Omnia Lite sound good after all, doesn’t it?

Samsung B7300 Omnia Lite Video Review

Scrambling for a winning position in the most ludicrous period of the retailing business (which is the Christmas gift market), Acer has upped the ante with the new handset neoTouch2. With a 3.8” display, 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional, you know Acer means business this time.

Let’s take a look at what the package offers us: the neoTouch phone of course, a charger, a battery, a miniUSB cable, a handsfree set, a pouch, a stylus, a user’s guide and a CD manual.

The monstrously wide 3.8”-inch display is one of the hottest selling points of the device. It has a 480x800-pixel WVGA resolution and 56K color compatibility to guarantee you the crispest and most vibrant of images (This is not just a promotional saying, the color does pop!) I am not a fan of the sharp chrome edge. It looks a little too intimidating and rigid for me. However, for a handset with such an enormous screen, it’s impressively thin and fairly sized. You may also check out its chief competitor Toshiba TG01 who is even thinner with a width of 9.9mm, but considerable more sizable.

The 3.5mm jack is a thoughtful thing to have.

The touchscreen is intuitive enough to the fingers but you still have the alternative of Stylus, though you have to be real careful when you pull it out of the silo because it could get stuck. You have the camera button and volume rocker on the right side.

On the left side of the phone lies the power button.

I quite like the simple design of the back of the phone, although some may find the plastic casing looking cheap. You have a 5.0MP autofocus camera with the complimentary of flash. The speaker grill next to it is one hell of a performer.

I like the scrollable menu of the new Windows Mobile 6.5 professional very much. It breaks away from the conventional menu design and gives you a nice twist.

Acer neoTouch is among one of those forerunners to have the Qualcomm® 8250 1 GHz CPU. (Guess what, Toshiba TG01 has it too!) The speed of the handset is incredibly fast. With an internal 512MB ROM and 256MB RAM and an expandable external memory up to 32GB, Acer neoTouch is a blowout triumph!

Accelerator is installed and auto-rotation is enabled. You get a full virtual QWERTY.

neoTouch definitely has its potentials in making it big for Acer. A high-definition screen, great portability, user-friendly with direct link to flickr, YouTube, Facebook, built-in Wifi and GPS support, it has the hippest features that you can ever ask for.

Samsung has taken the crown by the strong presence of its touchscreen device. Their usual weapon is TouchWiz, which brings PocketPCs and feature phones closer together. Now, they are stepping forward on the new zone, TouchWiz for Android with Samsung I7500 Galaxy. It is the first mobile manufactured by Samsung that uses the source Android operating system. Let’s welcome Samsung to the Android party.

What’s inside? The Phone, a Battery, a Charger, a Data Cable, a headset, a pouch, CD and User's Guide.

Galaxy is the slimmest Android phone on the market yet in only 115 x 56 x 11.9 mm. With the 3.2” screen and the hardware buttons below the screen are generously sized.

Galaxy is available in two colors: Onyx Black and White Silver.

You can find an array of function keys (Menu, Call, End, Home and Back) on the panel. What? The tracball is replaced by a directional pad with an OK sign. Actually, trackball is no longer the Android rule since the HTC Tattoo is out. However, I prefer trackball.

The microUSB port, a lanyard eyelet and a standard 3.5mm audio jack are located at the top.

The shutter key, which can be half-pressed to handle autofocus, and a hold key are located on the right of the phone.

And the left side only has the volume rocker.

The 5MP camera with LED flash is located at the back of the phone. A first glance, it seems like HTC Tattoo: round-edge, plastic finished. But the Samsung Logo at top reminds you it’s not from HTC.

You have to remove the back panel reveals the SIM compartment, but that’s how you get to the microSD card slot as well.

The Android UI is no longer only shown in HTC device, but Samsung also. It is exactly the same as the one on HTC Magic.

Here is the virtual on-screen QWERTY keyboard. Each touch on the screen is quite responsive. They keyboard is available to rotate in portrait or landscape modes.

Of course, the Google phone is empowered with access to the amazing Google services. The functionality of the music player hasn’t changed much and the Search of the YouTube/Browser feature is great.

The Galaxy is a great phone running an OS of great potential. With 3 .2" AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, as well as the 8GB of internal memory and a card slot for 16GB more, provide you with enough space for all your favor music, plus a touch-wise feature. And of course, YouTube and Facebook sure add value to the 5MP camera with LED flash. The only archenemy is HTC Hero at meanwhile, who lack of flash in camera and with 512 MB internal memory only. However, its Sense UI is certainly a treat.

Samsung I7500 Galaxy Video Review