Samsung BlackJack II Fans Collection

The successor to the original, highly popular Blackjack smartphone, the Samsung Blackjack II (SGH-I617) retains the thin, lightweight design, QWERTY keyboard, and large screen from its predecessor while adding the power of the Windows Mobile 6 operating system, integrated GPS, and upping image capture quality to 2.0 megapixels.

Samsung BlackJack II Professional Reviews:

• CNET reviewed Samsung BlackJack II and gave out ” The good: The Samsung BlackJack II improves on its predecessor with Windows Mobile 6; GPS; a 2-megapixel camera; and more memory and better performance. The smartphone also features a larger display and enhanced full QWERTY keyboard as well as HSDPA support, Bluetooth, and AT&T Video Share support. The bad: The front jog wheel feels loose and unresponsive, and the smartphone uses Samsung’s proprietary connector port for headsets and other accessories. The BlackJack II lacks Wi-Fi, and there’s also no support for voice dialing. We also had some ActiveSync connection problems. The bottom line: Although the Samsung BlackJack II doesn’t bring any revolutionary upgrades, there are a number of welcome additions, including GPS and better performance, to make it a worthy successor and a good-value smartphone. ”

• PCmag reviewed Samsung BlackJack II and gave out ” Bottom Line: A sleek update to the popular original, the BlackJack II adds TeleNav GPS, AT&T Video Share, and more —while still keeping the price affordable. PROS: Sharp styling. Improved QWERTY keyboard. Good voice quality. Fast 3G performance. Battery life tops that of other HSDPA-enabled devices. CONS: Still no Wi-Fi. Windows Mobile 6 is as sluggish as usual. Poor camera.”

• Inventorspot reviewed Samsung BlackJack II and gave out ” Overall, the Samsung i617 BlackJack II is a great smart phone with a ton of features and a decent price tag. This phone will do a lot of the things that much more expensive phone do, but for much less money. Plus, Samsung has addressed many of the issues in the original BlackJack, such as the battery life problem. The new BlackJack has a beefier 1700mAh battery that features 7 hours of talk-time and 14 days of standby - a big improvement over the previous model. If you’re looking to upgrade to your first smart phone, the Samsung BlackJack II is a perfect choice.”

• Laptopmag reviewed Samsung BlackJack II and gave out ” AT&T customers looking for a full-featured and affordable smart phone will like the Samsung BlackJack II. It lacks many of the Moto Q Global’s bells and whistles, such as the Opera Mobile browser and Documents To Go, but it also costs $50 less. Windows Mobile fans may prefer the identically priced T-Mobile Shadow, which offers Wi-Fi and a slicker user interface, but it has a clunkier keyboard and doesn’t offer 3G data. Although the BlackJack II doesn’t offer enough new features to warrant an upgrade for BlackJack owners, first-time smart phone buyers and those looking to upgrade their older BlackBerry or Treo won’t find a better device for work and play for the price.”

• MobileTechReview reviewed Samsung BlackJack II and gave out ” A welcome, though not earthshattering upgrade to the BlackJack. As the adage goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it; and the original BlackJack was an extremely popular phone thanks to its low price, slim design and power. The II adds features that keep the BlackJack competitive in 2008: GPS, Windows Mobile 6, 2MP camera, more memory and a single slim high capacity battery. The phone appeals both to business power users and heavy texters thanks to its QWERTY keyboard and relatively low price, but it has the features power users crave (minus WiFi). Whether you choose the BlackJack II, Moto Q9 Global or Pantech Duo, you won’t go wrong. AT&T’s MS Smartphone lineup is impressive and the BlackJack II is one of the most pocketable phones with a front-facing QWERTY keyboard on the market.”

• PCWorld reviewed Samsung BlackJack II and gave out ” Overall, though, the BlackJack II is still a good deal. For $250 with a two-year AT&T contract (as of 12/21/07), you’ll have a slim and good-performing smart phone that can handle your calling, messaging, and mobile entertainment needs.”

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