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Samsung BlackJack (SGH-i607)

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  • User Score (80)
    7.4 7.4 from 80 reviewers
  • Expert Score (6)
    7.5 7.5 from 6 reviewers
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real slim, real smart, real simple The SAMSUNG BlackJack™ was designed from the chips up for one purpose: to make you look smart. It comes loaded with Windows ® mobile 5.0 software, a full QWERTY keyboard, a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth ® 2.0 wireless technology and slim, sexy styling. In other words, the BlackJack™ will keep you organized, in touch, on the job and looking good. You’re feeling smarter already, aren’t you? group=mobilephones&type=mobilephones&subtyp…

Specifications

Platform

  • JAVA™
    Java™ Support for application download

Size

  • Weight
    3.5 oz
  • Dimension (HXWXD)
    4.45" x 2.32" x 0.46"

Display

  • Internal
    Technology 262144 Color TFT Screen
  • External
    Technology 65K TFT Color

Battery

  • Standard
    Talk time Talk time The length of time that caller can talk with their cell phone without recharging the battery up to 5.5 hours

User Interface

  • Input Device
    QWERTY Keypad, jog dial

Camera

  • Camera Resolution
    Integrated 1.3 Megapixel Digital Camera
  • Digital / Optical Zoom
    2x Digital Zoom
  • Auto Focus
    Auto Focus

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Review Summary

The 3G-enabled Samsung BlackJack is a powerful smartphone with Bluetooth 2.0, push e-mail capabilities, instant messenger options, and good call quality. 3G support means the BlackJack offers a better experience for browsing the Web, listening to streaming media, or downloading games. However, Cingular’s network, called Broadband Connect, is only available in up to 50 urban areas, and may not be available in rural areas. When 3G service fails, the phone automatically switches to GSM without any delays. …

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The 3G-enabled Samsung BlackJack is a powerful smartphone with Bluetooth 2.0, push e-mail capabilities, instant messenger options, and good call quality. 3G support means the BlackJack offers a better experience for browsing the Web, listening to streaming media, or downloading games. However, Cingular’s network, called Broadband Connect, is only available in up to 50 urban areas, and may not be available in rural areas. When 3G service fails, the phone automatically switches to GSM without any delays. Cingular Music allows for streaming 25 channels of XM radio and Cingular Video allows users to stream clips from CNN, ESPN, HBO (for an extra fee). The BlackJack can also play Java-based games, although the selection of games is limited to a few titles, since they have to be optimized for the phone’s display. Samsung also throws in an RSS reader application to quickly update and read the latest headlines from CBS, The New York Times, Yahoo News, and more. The phone’s screen is not a touch screen, but at 2.25 inches, with a 65,000 color output and 320x320 pixel resolution, colors are bright, text is sharp, and images and video look great.

The BlackJack is a quad-band world phone that can be used in more than 180 countries. It also includes a speakerphone, three-way calling, conference calling, an address book, and mp3 ringtones. Although there is integrated Bluetooth 2.0, there is no Wi-Fi. Call quality was good, with little static, and a loud speakerphone. It is also easy to hear the loud ringer in crowds or from a distance. Talk time lasted for 5.5 hours. The Blackjack runs the Smartphone Edition of Windows Mobile 5.0, and can sync your contacts, calendar, e-mail, and tasks with Outlook. There’s also an Organizer, which includes a Notepad app and a convenient Smart Converter tool for basic measures. The smart phone also features a 1.3-megapixel camera, with a 2X digital zoom lens, self timer, and video capabilities. It takes sharp photos when shooting outdoors with lots of light, but there’s no flash for indoor use. Navigating the BlackJack is a mixed experience. On the good side, the soft-touch finish gives the BlackJack a good grip, and the scroll wheel and back button are perfect for using the phone with one hand. However, the dial pad is arranged on the QWERTY layout so that a letter falls between each number (going from left to right), which slows dialing. The BlackJack’s four-way toggle button is set too flush and is too close to the Send and End keys; users may accidentally enter the phone menu or exit an application while trying to scroll.. Another bad design decision is the use of a proprietary USB port and headset jack. Overall, though, the Samsung Blackjack is a great phone that takes the multimedia experience to the next level for those who can take advantage of the 3G network.

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Pros & Cons

  • full qwerty keyboard, email capabilities, great camera, great screen, keyboard for easy typing
  • no flash for camera, additional for media plan, proprietary headphone jack, battery life, button pitch too small
  1. Samsung BlackJack SGH-i607

    29 April 2009

    The Samsung Blackjack is an awesome smartphone filled with features and functionality. Read more

  2. Decent Windows Mobile Device

    Reviewer: Computing Review
    06 January 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    The Samsung Blackjack isn't anything spectacular, but it is a reliable cell phone that can also be used to surf the web or check email. The qwerty keyboard makes typing considerably easier than a standard cell phone and is a necessity for anyone who's... Read more

  3. Samsung BlackJack i607 Smartphone

    Reviewer: TheTechLounge
    07 May 2007

    The smartphone market has several recent entries, including the Motorola Q and the Samsung Blackjack. Both phones sport a slim profile and QWERTY keyboard. Both phones are aimed at getting the phon... Read more

  4. Samsung BlackJack

    Reviewer: Picture correct
    29 April 2007

    Line of Phones Continue Samsung's Commitment to Developing Innovative, Groundbreaking Products Read more

  5. Samsung BlackJack Review

    Reviewer: Brighthand
    21 February 2007

    It's hard to find too much fault with the BlackJack in either specs or design. While I disagree with the selection of a proprietary port for USB and audio, and the use of MicroSD cards, they're not fatal flaws. It's got a very nice design, and with the available carrier discounts it's almost insanely cheap. As far as slim keyboard smartphones go, it's definitely a major contender. Read more

  1. Worlds Best Phone

    Reviewer: Julian789, Samsung
    17 January 2009
    Overall 10
    10
    Design 10
    10
    Features 10
    10
    Performance 10
    10
     

    " IVE HAD THIS PHONE FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS AND ITS THE BEST PHONE IVE EVER PURCHASED SO FAR THANKS SAMSUNG" Share this Review: Read more

  2. Samsung Black Jack II is dynamic.

    Reviewer: Steve, Digitaltrends
    24 November 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I have own serval cell phones from the motorala classic to the Samsung Black Jack 11. And I must conclue with my final vertic,that in my reserved opinion,I find for the Samsung BlackJack ll to be the best cell I have own,with one exception,the QWERTY LAYOUT."Separate the letters from the numbers". Read more

  3. Samsung BlackJack Smartphone

    Reviewer: Vistabot .., review.azze.com
    09 October 2008
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    A very intuitive smartphone on the Windows mobile platform. I owned this phone for about 2 weeks. Although the phone was ok I am addicted to blackberry and this was to be a replacement to get me unhooked. Unfortunately, it fell short of expectations and was bulky compared to my pearl 8110. I will just post what I feel are pro's and con's of this phone. Many of them are standard features and not important to some. However, often people want to know what the device has and... Read more

  4. Reviewer: sazze.com
    09 October 2008
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    A very intuitive smartphone on the Windows mobile platform. I owned this phone for about 2 weeks. Although the phone was ok I am addicted to blackberry and this was to be a replacement to get me unhooked. Unfortunately, it fell short of expectations and was bulky compared to my pearl 8110. I will just post what I feel are pro's and con's of this phone. Many of them are standard features and not important to some. However, often people want to know what the device has and... Read more

  5. this is myy opinion

    Reviewer: Eric J. Stone, Amazon
    28 April 2008 See Product at Amazon ($142.00)
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    ok so i ordered this item online, and i waited a week for it. when i opened it at my house it looked NOTHING like the picture. the picture shows the pink covering the letter part of the phone (which is what i wanted to cover). and also the item does not cover the letters, and i was very disappointed because i thought i finally thought i found what i was looking for... but i guess not Read more

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