Samsung BlackJack II Black Smartphone (ATT) | 
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| Brand: Samsung
Category: Wireless
List Price: $499.99
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Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 3886
Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
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Model: BlackJack II
UPC: 635753468083
ASIN: B000YT77LM
Release Date: November 23, 2007
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| Features:
| • | Quad-band/3G smartphone with Windows Mobile 6 for MS Office document editing and easy Outlook email and contacts | | • | Internal GPS receiver with support for TeleNav software; music and video downloads and streams via ATT Mobile Music and Cellular Video | | • | Full QWERTY keyboard; Bluetooth stereo music streaming; 2.0 megapixel camera; MicroSD expansion | | • | Up to 7 hours of talk time, up to 14 days of standby time | | • | Includes: Charger, USB Cable, Battery and Getting Started CD |
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Amazon.com Product Description
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. It can access ATT's tri-band HSDPA/UMTS high-speed 3G network, which makes it easy to download music purchased from ATT Mobile Music, stream tunes from Napster and eMusic, and watch video streamed from CNN and Comedy Central via ATT's Cellular Video. It also supports ATT's Video Share service, which offers a one-way video stream during a mobile-to-mobile phone call. p The Windows Mobile 6 Professional operating system offers a familiar office experience and the ability to read and edit in applications such as Word or Excel as well as review Powerpoint presentations. You can also receive Outlook email and update your contacts and calendar on the go. Other features include quad-band global connectivity. And you'll be able to get to where you're going fast with the integrated GPS receiver and support for TeleNav GPS Navigator software. Other features include Bluetooth connectivity for headsets and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion, speakerphone, instant messaging, and simultaneous voice and data capabilities. p table align=right width=350 cellpadding=10 trtdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/B000YT77LM-blackjackII-duo.jpg" border=0 align=topbrbrsmallibThe easily pocketable, ultra-thin Samsung Blackjack II measures just 0.4 inches and weighs 3.52 ounces./b/i/small/td/tr /table bATT Service/bbr This ATT phone can handle high-speed data connectivity via ATT's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The ATT 3G network uses the tri-band UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100 MHz network (also known as WCDMA), making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services with speeds up to 3.6 Mbps. It also gives ATT the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services. p In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the ATT EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. You'll also enjoy quad-band GSM connectivity, which allows you to make calls in more than 190 countries and access data applications in the more than 135 countries where ATT offers international data roaming. p With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access ATT's Video Share service, which enables you to send a live, one-way video stream to another compatible phone during a standard voice call. The service also allows you to switch the direction of the video stream during the same phone call. (Customers must be in an area served by the company's 3G network and have a Video Share-enabled phone.) p It's packed with multimedia streaming and download capabilities. ATT's Cellular Video (CV) service features content from CNN, The Weather Channel, iFilm, Comedy Central and exclusive premium content from HBO and much more. And you get access to ATT Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the, access the Napster subscription music service, stream music video, discover what's playing with Music ID song-recognition software, and find out what's hot with The Buzz music news portal. (A MEdia Max subscription bundle is recommended for accessing ATT's Internet, video, and music services.) p The phone has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. ATT's MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. p table align=left width=180 cellpadding=10 trtdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/B000YT77LM-blackjackII-single.jpg" border=0 align=topbrbrsmallibWith the power of Windows Mobile 6, you can easily stay in contact via email as well as edit Word and Excel documents./b/i/small/td/tr /table bPhone Features/bbr Glossier than its predecessor, the Samsung BlackJack II impresses immediately with its striking looks, thin frame, and larger 2.4-inch LCD screen (320 x 240 pixels, 65K colors). The Samsung BlackJack II makes every aspect of your life look easy. The full QWERTY keypad gives you every letter at a touch. And the Jog Wheel lets you quickly access, scroll through and select whatever you're searching for. p With Windows Mobile 6, the BlackJack II brings a powerful personal computer experience to the small screen. The BlackJack II helps you keep track of schedules and contacts through Outlook Mobile, browse the Internet by using Internet Explorer Mobile, as well as manage Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents using Office Mobile. Windows Mobile 6 also supports HTML e-mail so that you can view and compose e-mail messages in their native format with live links to Web sites, support for images, tables and bullets. p BlackJack II will be among the first Windows Mobile 6 devices from ATT to support Microsoft's System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008, which offers companies an end-to-end solution for managing and securing Windows Mobile devices. Employees will also have access to company information and a line of business applications from a single, secure place behind the firewall by using a cutting-edge Mobile Virtual Private Network (VPN). p In addition to a robust feature set, BlackJack II provides access to multiple e-mail accounts, both personal and business, through Microsoft Direct Push technology with Outlook Mobile and ATT Xpress Mail, which includes most major POP3/IMAP providers. The BlackJack II also offers over-the-air synchronization of contacts, calendar and task lists with Microsoft Exchange Server or ATT Xpress Mail. p This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity, and includes profiles for mono and stereo headset, handsfree, dial-up networking, object push, file transfer, and basic print. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server. It also offers USB 2.0 wired connectivity and USB mass storage capability. p Other features include: ul liMemory expansion via MicroSD cards up to 4 GB liPIM tools: Calendar, clock, world time, alarm, currency converter, unit converter, calculator, stopwatch liInstant messaging via AOL, Windows Live, Yahoo! liHands-free loudspeaker and microphone liFast loading HTML browser; RSS reader li2.0-megapixel camera with 4x zoom and multi-shot capability li256 MB ROM / 128 MB RAM /ul p bVital Statistics/bbr The Samsung Blackjack II weighs 3.52 ounces and measures 4.4 x 2.3 x. 0.4 inches. Its 1700 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 7 hours of talk time, and up to 14 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as 850/1900/2100 WCDMA (3G) frequencies. p bPowered by Windows Mobile 6/bbr table align=right width=402 cellpadding=10trtdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/windowsmobile-screen-400.jpg" border=0 align=topbrbrsmallibWindows Mobile 6 adds power to your mobile office with up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars./b/i /small/td/tr trtdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/Microsoft_Word_Mobile_200.jpg" border=0 align=top img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/Microsoft_Excel_Mobile-200.jpg" border=0 align=topbrbrsmallibEdit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets on your phone, just as you would on your desktop/laptop PC./b/i /small/td/tr/tableMicrosoft's Windows Mobile 6 updates the Windows Mobile 5 platform with a number of handy features that make searching through email, editing Microsoft Office documents, and staying on top of your most important communications even easier. Emails can now be viewed in their original rich HTML format and now offer the ability to visit embedded links. It also includes Windows Live for Windows Mobile, which provides a full set of Windows Live services, such as the Windows Live Messenger IM application, which now enables you to chat with more than one person at one time or send a file. This device runs Windows Mobile 6 Professional, which is designed for smartphones with touchscreens p With Windows Mobile 6, your phone will finally be able to emulate the power and features of your PC's Microsoft Office suite. You'll be able to neatly view, navigate and edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets in their original formatting--without affecting tables, images or text--as well as view PowerPoint presentations. ul liMicrosoft Office Word Mobile features include spell-check, Find and Replace commands, bulleted lists, text formatting, and support for tables for the first time. liWith Excel Mobile, you're not just confined to editing charts: with the new Chart Wizard you can create charts quickly and easily. liPowerPoint Mobile allows you to view the full presentation, rehearse timings, check the order and any live links you may have in your presentation. You can then email comments back to the team or communicate via MSN Messenger for an immediate response. liAfter creating or editing a Word document or Excel spreadsheet, you can synchronize it with your PC and it will automatically be converted to the PC version. /ul p All Windows Mobile 6 powered devices include Direct Push Technology for up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars, tasks and contacts through Microsoft Exchange Server. It also offers a set of important device security and management features that include the capability to remotely wipe all data from a device should it be lost or stolen, helping ensure that confidential information remains that way.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 Any other phone would be better September 23, 2008
Karl F. Allen
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had this phone for less than a year and I can say that, without a doubt, this is the least user-friendly and least durable phone I have ever owned. The Windows OS is impossible to manage effectively and the build of the phone itself cannot withstand even minor drops from the pocket. br / br /I would never recommend this phone to anyone.
Too many bugs September 15, 2008
Gene J. Yao
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Samsung Blackjack is a great example of how, the more complicated the phone, the more prone it is to bugs. I am on my second warranty replacement phone and am still having problems. Basically, the phone feature itself is prone to "crashing" (for lack of a better term). What I mean by that is that the phone stops working and you can't send and receive calls. The only way you know that this is happening is when you try to make calls and the phone just says "Dailing...". This is not a service issue since the phone doesn't start working once in a coverage area. Basically, the phone feature just goes dead. From what I've seen, this can be remedied by turning the phone off and restarting so this strikes me as a software issue (BTW - I've had the SIMcard replaced as well but still have the same issues). The other issue that I've had with teh Blackjack is that sometimes, after I receive a voicemail and check it, the voicemail notification does NOT go off. Even when I restart the phone, it does not go off. It only goes off when I get another VM and check it again. br / br /In short, the Blackjack, while good on paper, is a disaster in actuality. If you're looking for a reliable phone, I'd say stay away.
 Great first smartphone August 25, 2008
Mr. Ben (mid-michigan)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I picked this for a couple of reasons: br / br /1) reasonable price (with contract extension) br /2) Napster support br /3) QWERTY keypad br / br /Pretty low demands, i know. but this has exceeded my expectations. Despite a rather long startup, the phone functions well jumping between programs once it starts up. Moving media between the phone and computer is a breeze (windows mobile and a Windows PC, pretty good fit). I haven't delved too far into the Outlook integration/syncing, since I don't use outlook. br /Call clarity is very good, compared to my old Motorola phone, and texting/emailing is a breeze with the "desktop"(main screen) layout and keypad. Its fairly customizable, and if you're a little more industrious, many websites can step you through other ways to modify the phone. br / br /The one thing I haven't yet figured out is how to do standard "copy and paste" (if its even possible) with things like addresses (both web and physical). But aside from that, I am extremely pleased with this phone and its really become an asset in my day to day life.
 I love this phone, but has a couple key flaw. August 9, 2008
Gadget Guy (Houston, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a Windows Mobile phone, I love everything about it. So whatever you think a Windows Mobile phone should do, this one does (with the exceptions below). br / br /Notable pluses: br /- Excellent keyboard br /- Excellent cell reception br /- Good battery life br / br /Notable minuses: br /- Not enough CPU power to be a viable media device. Audio actually slowed down when I played and audio file and did anything else. Forget playing video (even formatted for this small screen). br /- GPS takes FOREVER to lock on. br /- No WiFi.
A good all-rounder August 1, 2008
Joao (New York, NY, USA)
This is a very easy and enjoyable phone to use. Everything is positive including the ease of set-up and day to day useage. My only complaint is that there is no way of copy and pasting text or items within the phone interface.
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