We already know that the Samsung i8910 Omnia HD will support video-out functionality through DNLA, however we have now learned that SD video output will be supported through the phones 3.5mm socket too. The video below demonstrates this functionality in action.

If you skip to the middle of the video, you can clearly see the girl holding the Omnia HD with a TV-out cable coming out from the 3.5mm jack. As the person taking the video pans around, you can see the phones video output on the television screen. The person who uploaded the video has confirmed that the 3.5mm headphone jack was used for TV-out.

Viewing HD video on a TV normally involves using a HDMI cable, however Samsung is promoting the DNLA (Digital Network Living Alliance) standard as a way to stream HD videos over a Wi-Fi connection to compatible televisions. The problem is that DNLA is not commonly used, so unless you have a DNLA-compatible TV then you may have problems. Also the strength of your wireless connection may determine how successful you are in using DNLA, especially given the bandwidth required for HD video.

This is great news for those that may struggle to get DNLA working. It’s worth mentioning though, that whilst you can stream HD videos wirelessly through DNLA, you will only get VGA support through the 3.5mm jack. Check out the video after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

We already reported on phoneArena’s review of the Samsung Omnia HD a few days back. It seems that they have now also put up a video review of the phone. The views of their original text review remain, but this 9 minute video goes through the Omnia HD features in depth.

They take us through the software, cropping photos, scrolling on the internet browser, the camera interface, photo samples, the music player and HD video playback. They also show the phone close up and just how much of a fingerprint magnet that plastic casing really is! Remember, phoneArena has the final production Omnia HD, so what you see in the video is what we’ll see in shops soon. Check out the video after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Italian site, CellulareMagazine.it, has posted a video of their hands-on experience with the Samsung Omnia HD. Watching the phone in action, one thing becomes quite apparent, the UI is very fast. It is speedy both in responsiveness to touch and when flicking through the menu. Given that this is a pre-production model, it can only bode well for the final version.

The different modes of text input were also demonstrated. Whilst the Qwerty keyboard seems perfectly acceptable, I can imagine the handwriting mode to be quite cumbersome given that it is done letter-by-letter. The widgets also seem to be quite intuitive allowing drag-and-drop within the different modes.

One bit of information that certainly piqued my interest was that he claimed the phone will cost just €499 (£440/$650) on its own or €599 (£530/$775) with Route66 bundled in. This seems at the lower end of prices seen so far, but if true, I certainly won’t be complaining. Check out the video after the break. Read the rest of this entry »

Samsung has released a very cool trick video, shot solely on the Samsung Omnia HD (i8910 HD). The video is of a man filming himself in a mirror using the Omnia HD. However, halfway through he briefly covers over the phone’s rear-mounted camera lens – blocking your view – and the device just disappears.

Pretty mediocre magic, you might say? Well, after he removes his hand the man is, somehow, able to continue shooting the video as though he were using an invisible Omnia HD. Samsung has promised that the movie was shot in one take and without any editing or computing effects being applied afterwards. So how was it done? Check it out for yourself after the break and let us know if you work it out! Read the rest of this entry »

We recently posted a video comparison between the Omnia HD against the iPhone and original Omnia. The video was taken indoors and there was no doubt that the Omnia HD was the clear winner in terms of screen. Now following that video, we have come across another, this time comparing the Omnia HD vs. iPhone in direct sunlight.

OLED screens have many advantages over traditional TFT displays. This includes reduced power consumption, better contrast ratio, better viewing angles, greater colours on the screen at one time, as well as a brighter screen for the same amount of power.

However, it does have one disadvantage and that it is poor legibility in direct sunlight. This comes across in the video below, which shows that the iPhone screen can clearly be read much more clearly than the Omnia HD. This may be an issue for example when taking photos out in the sun. Personally, it’s not a deal breaker for me. Apart from the fact that it’s never that sunny here in the UK, I would still prefer the longer battery life offered by the OLED screen as well as the brilliant colours & contrast when used in indirect sunlight/outdoors. Read the rest of this entry »

I have just come across this interesting hands-on video comparing the Omnia HD against the original Omnia and the iPhone 3G. Seeing all three side-by-side shows just how vibrant the Omnia HD’s screen is compared to the other two. We all know, of course, how nice the iPhone screen is, but even that pales into comparison. The Omnia is a distinct third here, with a weak display compared to the other two.

When playing with the Omnia HD, you can see just how responsive the screen is to touch and I’m not sure I saw one failed touch action. At 2 minutes 35 seconds in the video he switches the Omnia HD on and it takes roughly 32 seconds before we see the Samsung interface screen. For those interested in video playback, check out the video from 6 minutes 34 seconds. It really does seem a highlight of the phone with some very smooth playback.

The benefits of the OLED screen can be seen when showing just how extreme the viewing angles. Even when the phone is nearly perpendicular to the camera you can still make out the action on the screen. Truly fantastic stuff. The Touchwiz widget interface can also be seen from 9 minutes. There is no commentary on the video but is quite clear to follow. Check it out after the break. Read the rest of this entry »

Now I did think that the Omnia HD is the phone to rule them all and now it seems true. How many times have you been out and about and your phone died on you at the most inappropriate moment? Well it seems that Samsung has thought of everything, a new feature has emerged that is set to revolutionise the cell phone industry.

The Omnia HD will feature Samsung’s Omnia Personal-ORiented Interface For Inductive Charging (SOPORIFIC) which is able to use the electrical field generated by your own body to re-charge the Omnia HD’s battery. No wires are needed. Just hold the phone and it automatically starts charging. Ten minutes of talk time gives one minute of talk time.

This really is an amazing breakthrough, check out the video after the break to see it in action. There are also rumours that the Omnia HD may also hold the key to time travel too. I can’t wait! Read the rest of this entry »

A new video of the Omnia HD in action has appeared in which shows just how fast and responsive the user interface really is. However, whilst watching it I noticed something that’s quite interesting. It appears that the Omnia HD camera will support WDR (Wide Dynamic Range). If one normally points the camera towards a window the background image can look washed out during the daytime. WDR resolves this issue by clearing it up. Certainly should be interesting to see how this feature works in practice. Full video (in French) after the break.

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Samsung has released a short 1 minute 32 second video that highlights both the camera and video recording functionality of the phone. The video certainly entices me further with its imaging capabilities. The video also shows the user interface in action and it certainly seems to run very smooth. Obviously we know that this is a promotional video so real world results may be different, however we’re eager to find out how the device has been progressing. Read the rest of this entry »

We have already posted about All About Symbian’s play with final hardware. I thought that I would give you a quick heads-up regarding a video that AAS have posted from the same hands on. We get to see the phone and UI in action and is well worth the six-minute runtime. Check out the video after the break. Read the rest of this entry »

Engadget managed to get hands-on with the OmniaHD’s interface (video below) giving an indication as to what to expect. It is the first time that Samsung has implemented Touchwiz on the S60 symbian platform and from the video it can be seen that on some occasions a double-press is needed to activate the command. As a pre-beta unit though this is to be expected.

What else comes across is how vibrant the 3.7-inch AMOLED is. This is something that I imagine is even more impressive in your hands than what we can tell from videos seen through a computer monitor. Have a look at the video after the jump, it certainly whets our appetite. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the biggest marketing points of the Samsung OmniaHD will be its HD video recording, one of the first phones to enable this. GSM Arena gave an example of what the OmniaHD is capable of by posting a couple of videos. Whilst the videos are very short (<10 seconds) they gave an idea of what to expect. However, it is worth pointing out that they would have been recompressed.

GSM Arena were impressed with the phone when they had a first look last month, saying that it has the potential to become the “potential to become the N95 of touchscreen“. Hit through the link to see the videos. Read the rest of this entry »