Samsung Ace vs RIM BlackBerry 8830 world-roaming phone

[MariaJane]

If you don't like to have any of the Blackberry phones, then take this new world roaming phone by Sprint. Samsung Ace, the newest world-roaming phone unleashed by Sprint, is a Samsung Blackjack lookalike which offers dual-mode CDMA/GSM functionality which will allow you to use your phone internationally. Ace will use Sprint’s CDMA network for all domestic calls, and then use the included SIM card to make calls in GSM networks abroad.

The SIM is unlocked so you’re not restricted to the one packaged with the smartphone and you can buy a local SIM card at your destination and save money on calling rates. The smartphone is running Windows Mobile 6 Standard Edition with Windows Live integration and has Bluetooth, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and a push e-mail.

It also has EV-DO capable handset with support for Sprint TV and On Demand. The Samsung Ace for Sprint is available now for a pretty nifty $199.99 with a two-year contract, after rebates and discounts. Its cheap!

[Gatekeeper]

pretty good "upgrade" (i daresay) from sprint. after all, they've been experiencing numerous difficulties in the recent years.

how come it's called a "blackjack" lookalike? is it like a clone or something? are the buttons and the corresponding features alike?