Samsung Electronics, a leading mobile phone and telecommunication provider, has launched its full-touch smartphone Omnia II (i8000), featuring Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional.

“The Omnia globally has sold millions of units, and has even exceeded Samsung's expectations,” said Sandeep Saihgal, general manager, mobile phone division, Samsung Gulf Electronics.

“Following on from this success, the Omnia II features diverse functions for a wide range of user needs,” he added.

“Featuring the world’s largest 3.7-inch Amoled (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) display, the Omnia II offers unbeatable screen clarity and responsiveness. Compared to TFT LCDs, Amoled touch display is 1000 times faster. With the Omnia II everything you view becomes brighter, sharper and more defined even when held under direct sunlight and at any angle.”

Complete with larger icons and a simpler structure, Omnia II’s user interface has been customised to provide touch-optimised usability.

Also, innovative TouchWiz 2.0 user interface and 3D effects make enjoying multimedia and multi tasking convenient. Advanced R Touch (resistive touch) enables faster, more accurate touch response for a user friendly touch experience.

The much enhanced display and user interface make it even more pleasurable to enjoy the rich multimedia functions of the Omnia II, including its DVD-like (480 pixel) video recording/playback, smooth Internet browsing as well as interactive 3D games.

Users can also access and download content speedily while on the move thanks to the Omnia II’s HSUPA 5.76 Mbps, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and Wi-Fi capabilities. Memory up to 48 GB lets users store more of their favourite content for on-the-go access.

Omnia II OS, which is WindowsMobile 6.1, will be updateable to Windows Mobile 6.5 upon the new OS update release. With Omnia II users can view and edit documents on the go using Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint (view only) and Outlook.

Users can also get updated emails around the clock with push email and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.

“The Omnia II is more capable than ever. Filled with enhancements including a faster, smoother, internet browser and Wi-Fi connectivity, 5-megapixel digital camera and DVD-quality recording capability, an advanced GPS navigation system and more, you’ll never want Omnia II far away from your reach,” added Saihgal.

Samsung Omnia II is currently available in all major electronic outlets across the region and is retailed for Dh2699 ($734), the report said. – TradeArabia News Service