The Samsung Omnia is rumored to be a pretty hot phone, and is not available across much of the US yet. That deficit will be corrected on December 8, and as extra good news, Verizon Wireless has already decided to reduce its price from $249.99 retail to $199.99 (with a 2-year agreement).
Two factors at work here: the crummy economy pretty much worldwide (especially in the US), and compeition from other phone companies and carriers pretty much forcing their hand. More than likely, it was a reluctant price cut, but in these times, price is a prime motivator, not necessarily coolness (unless you’re Apple, who seems to be immune to this basic market principle for some reason).
If you don’t get a contract, the price will stay $439.99, so if you don’t need a new Verizon agreement but want an Omnia, you’ll still have to pay a hefty premium. I imagine very few will do this.
With 8GB memory, a 5MP camera, their TouchWiz UI, a huge 3.2″ screen and Bluetooth, this will no doubt be one of the top Windows Mobile phones on the market, and will be worth a look at this price point.
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