Samsung finally unveiled i900 Omnia, that sets to challenge the 3G iPhone. The design is quite similar to the previous Samsung Armani, but with better pecifications.

Running Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro, Samsung i900 offers 3.2-inch WideQVGA display (240×400 pixel) and optical mouse similar to Samsung i780. What’s more impressive is the 5 megapixel autofocus camera with smile and face detection and auto panorama shot. Combined with GPS receiver, pictures can be automatically geotagged.

Style-wise, Samsung i900 Omnia will not fail to impress. With slim waist of 12.5mm and brushed metal back, Omnia is really dressed to kill. But what’s more fascinating, i900 comes in 8GB and 16GB flavor, both complemented with microSD slot should you feel the need of bigger space.

Another similarity with iPhone, this baby also has built-in accelerometer that automatically rotates handset’s orientation. Other features such as Wi-Fi, HDSPA, USB port, FM radio with RDS, and stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) suggest that Samsung is seriously grooming its champions, starting with this one.

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Samsung finally gets serious with digital imaging business, by releasing some innovative products at an affordable price. Okay, I admit that I’m not keen on using “unproven” name in digital products. Yes, Samsung is a very big company and all, but digital camera? Come on..

However, that kind of opinion were a thing in the past. One of the big decisive factor is that Samsung is developing the sensor for Pentax DSLR camera. Of course, it’s still unknown how good it is but at least it’s a big step in the right direction.

The flagship DSLR model, dubbed GX-20, is identical to Pentax K20D, except for the kit lens, interface, and the shape of the function buttons. Samsung uses the Schneider Kreuznach, while Pentax uses its own lens, albeit the specification is also the same. It will retail around US$1299 body only.

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