The Samsung OmniaHD i8910 ... this NEEDS it's own thread.

Uhtred · 13 May 2009 at 14:00

Ben_Mobiles said:
Hi all,

Stock still expected Friday on Orange (it's actually Orange branded, in case you didn't know. Normally we'd try and source generic but in this case it's not possible).

O2 approval is "pending" as far as I can tell, not failed. I've asked for further info and will update y'all when I find out more.

Ben

Thanks Ben,

I would really like to know for sure if this will be on O2 or not

scoopex · 13 May 2009 at 14:06

Small print of Orange Samsung i8910 HD advert:

Subject to status and availability. Samsung i8910 HD available for £78 when you connect to Dolphin 40. Unlimited texts, 1200 minutes, mobile internet browsing (up to 500MB) and unlimited sat nav when you connect to Dolphin 40 on a 24 month contract which will be charged at £39.15 per month when you visit any Orange shop and £34.25 a month when you connect at orange.co.uk/shop with VAT at the current rate of 15%. Price subject to payment by Direct Debit and non-itemised billing.

Any network minutes can be used to call UK networks and standard UK landlines (those beginning with 01/02/03). Out of bundle calls charged at standard rates, see price guide for details at orange.co.uk/paymonthlyguide. Unlimited texts are for standard person to person texts sent to any UK mobile phone network whilst in the UK. Unlimited usage subject to fair use policy. Unused minutes and texts do not rollover. Other terms apply, see orange.co.uk/terms.

\o/

Ben_Mobiles · 13 May 2009 at 14:14

Zap said:
Thanks Ben,

I would really like to know for sure if this will be on O2 or not

Sounds unlikely at the moment - I'll try and push for it based on demand for their data allowances but I wouldn't hold my breath, sounds like Orange are keen to maintain a notional exclusive.

scoopex · 13 May 2009 at 14:15

Is it me or does the sound quality seem a bit pants on the I8910 HD when recording in HD mode ?

http://www.samsungomniahd.com/2009/05/11/gsm-arena-release-five-hd-video-samples/

Ben_Mobiles · 13 May 2009 at 14:29

The engineering samples had dodgy sound (unless GSMArena and I had the same handset, which is very unlikely) but apparently the final product is fine.

Raikiri · 13 May 2009 at 15:32

Ben_Mobiles said:
Most likely scenario is delivery to our warehouse Friday, despatch late Friday or early Sat for delivery either Saturday or Monday.

Chances are the stock *will* be network locked, unfortunately.

Awesome, please keep us updated if you can

Morthoseth · 13 May 2009 at 15:54

Do us a favour, Ben! Make sure my order gets sent out on friday, i'm without a mobile at the moment, just cancelled my T-Mob contract, haha.

VortexA1 · 13 May 2009 at 17:14

just been onto the phone with Orange and he said it's out 'this month' and the i8910 isnt a touchscreen lmao. Of course it is .....nevermind. I'll ring them up Friday.

Raikiri · 13 May 2009 at 17:49

Morthoseth said:
Do us a favour, Ben! Make sure my order gets sent out on friday, i'm without a mobile at the moment, just cancelled my T-Mob contract, haha.

I've been using a T280i for the last few months

VortexA1 said:
just been onto the phone with Orange and he said it's out 'this month' and the i8910 isnt a touchscreen lmao. Of course it is .....nevermind. I'll ring them up Friday.

At least they had heard of it when you called :/

~J~ · 14 May 2009 at 09:34

REALLY interested in this phone as my Orbit 2 is sadly starting to die on me.

Just one very easy question (I hope), the Racoon40 deal says you can have a free gift of "11mths ½price", is that real? Just seems too good to be true, or is there something I have to do?

Raikiri · 14 May 2009 at 12:38

~J~ said:
REALLY interested in this phone as my Orbit 2 is sadly starting to die on me.

Just one very easy question (I hope), the Racoon40 deal says you can have a free gift of "11mths ½price", is that real? Just seems too good to be true, or is there something I have to do?

I imagine you have to claim a bit back at a time, on an 18 month contract it's usually months 9,12,15 and 18.

i.e. you pay £40 a month for 9 months (£360) then claim £60 back, then pay the next 3 months (£120) and then claim another £60 etc.

Ben_Mobiles · 14 May 2009 at 13:05

Raikiri said:
I imagine you have to claim a bit back at a time, on an 18 month contract it's usually months 9,12,15 and 18.

i.e. you pay £40 a month for 9 months (£360) then claim £60 back, then pay the next 3 months (£120) and then claim another £60 etc.

Correct - it's a redemption deal, so submit claims as per instructions to receive rebates equivalent to the stated offer. Alternatively take the Auto Cashback gift to just have a cheque sent to you within 28 days of connection, or one of the £10 discount tariffs which are discounted directly onto the bill. It's a hassle vs value choice

Stock is now due next week - not Friday. Sorry guys, deliveries are always subject to change but we'll be processing them out ASAP.

Azza · 14 May 2009 at 13:26

Ohhhhhhh

Morthoseth · 14 May 2009 at 13:36

Sad face.

Looks like i'll need to sort a temporary phone out then! Pay as you go..

Raikiri · 14 May 2009 at 13:50

Goddamnit I really wanted it by Monday

Ben_Mobiles · 14 May 2009 at 14:55

Morthoseth said:
Sad face.

Looks like i'll need to sort a temporary phone out then! Pay as you go..

That's the trouble with Envirofone etc, you get your cheque for £12 and then the only phone you have left in the house goes and dies

Tunney · 14 May 2009 at 17:37

Raikiri said:
Goddamnit I really wanted it by Monday

Good things come to those that wait.

Morthoseth · 14 May 2009 at 17:51

Tunney said:
Good things come to those that wait.

Tell that to someone with a terminal illness! ;p

michael196 · 14 May 2009 at 19:44

Hey, first of all wanna say that this phone is really cool.
anyway, have 2 question:
1: I read somewhere the the i8910 was released on the 29th of April in Italy, and found one on ebay, do you think its real? or someone sells air? (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270390004633)

2:
I hope I dont break any rules here, by asking that question, if I do then Im sorry, please delete this part.

Do you think I can use a TurboSIM to unlock this one, maybe someone will sell an Orange locked phone on ebay, so I can use it?
TurboSIM should unlock any phone (theoretically).

Thanks, Mike

Tunney · 14 May 2009 at 20:02

michael196 said:
Hey, first of all wanna say that this phone is really cool.
anyway, have 2 question:
1: I read somewhere the the i8910 was released on the 29th of April in Italy, and found one on ebay, do you think its real? or someone sells air? (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270390004633)

No, the UK and Poland are the first countries to get this phone. The Orange branded version is out first.

That eBay ad is either for a pre-order or is fake. The photos used can be found all over the web.

Sorry, don't know the answer to your second question.