Samsung BlackJack II Phone, Red Wine (AT&T)

Samsung BlackJack II Phone, Red Wine (AT&T) Features

Additional Samsung BlackJack II Phone, Red Wine (AT&T) Information

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.

The easily pocketable, ultra-thin Samsung Blackjack II measures just 0.4 inches and weighs 3.52 ounces. AT&T Service
This AT&T phone can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 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 AT&T the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.

In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T 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 AT&T offers international data roaming.

With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T'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.)

It's packed with multimedia streaming and download capabilities. AT&T'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 AT&T 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 AT&T's Internet, video, and music services.)

The phone has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T's MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more.

With the power of Windows Mobile 6, you can easily stay in contact via email as well as edit Word and Excel documents. Phone Features
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.

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.

BlackJack II will be among the first Windows Mobile 6 devices from AT&T 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).

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 AT&T 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 AT&T Xpress Mail.

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.

Other features include: Memory expansion via MicroSD cards up to 4 GB PIM tools: Calendar, clock, world time, alarm, currency converter, unit converter, calculator, stopwatch Instant messaging via AOL, Windows Live, Yahoo! Hands-free loudspeaker and microphone Fast loading HTML browser; RSS reader 2.0-megapixel camera with 4x zoom and multi-shot capability 256 MB ROM / 128 MB RAM

Vital Statistics
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.

Powered by Windows Mobile 6


Windows Mobile 6 adds power to your mobile office with up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars.  

Edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets on your phone, just as you would on your desktop/laptop PC. Microsoft'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

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. Microsoft Office Word Mobile features include spell-check, Find and Replace commands, bulleted lists, text formatting, and support for tables for the first time. With Excel Mobile, you're not just confined to editing charts: with the new Chart Wizard you can create charts quickly and easily. PowerPoint 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. After 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.

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.

What Customers Say About Samsung BlackJack II Phone, Red Wine (AT&T):

The Screen freezes. Before the end of the 12 months warranty I started to encounter problems. I tried to get a new one but I was sent a re-conditioned one and that's event worse. The battery would go flat within minutes. The keys get stuck. Do not get this phone. Even 1 star is being generous.

The full keyboard was really refreshing too. It would drop calls in "full bar" areas. The wheel was a nice touch as compared to pushing an arrow pad. It had so many more features than my RAZRs and the PEBL I bought. This was my first "smartphone". All in all, an unbelievably bad phone.So, if you do not have a need to put your SIM card into a device and just want a cool little gadget, get this piece of electronic technology. A battery removal would be necessary.Now onto the main event.The service/reception abilities of this "phone" were absolutely embarassing. Ok, so that was alarming, but fixable.The wheel, as you have probably read on other reviews around the internet, is loose and unresponsive feeling.I would lock the keypad, but would be unable to unlock it sometimes.

It would drop current calls with 1-2 bars. The size was good as it fit in my pocket easily and was fairly easy to type on even with the tiny buttons (which are raised enough to press with my fat fingers).Unfortunatly the fun stopped there.The phone was a little buggy after about a month of using it. At first, I thought it was great. It would have 1-2 bars and be unable to start a new call. I thought I was sold. Nothing too major and easily overcome by removing the battery. It would need perfect placement to send a text message in low reception areas. But if you are looking for a cell phone and you don't live 2 miles from your carrier's tower, look elsewhere.In comparison, I now own a Blackberry brand phone.the call quality and call reception is miles beyond the capabilities of the Samsung Blackjack 2.

I have heard that some of the earlier blackjack 2 phones having problems, but mine and phones of others I know work fine. I have the blue one (was going to get the pink but they were out) and it is a huge improvement over my old sony ericson flip phone. I love this phone. I don't know about the internet usage because I do not use the internet on my phone. It is so much easier to text message. The battery life is also good because I can talk for almost seven hours on one charge and it can sit four almost two weeks without me having to charge it. I would recommend the colored ones because the backs are less slick than the black colored one. I almost got the palm centro but I am glad I got this phone instead.

Honestly it's better for me and what I need than the iPhone. Before my original iPhone bit the dust (my own dumb fault) I had been awaiting the arrival of the Blackberry Bold (I had been a religious Blackberry user for just about ever) but since the release date kept getting pushed back and my phone died I had to get something. So I gave in. It's a great basic PDA. Also could have used a car charger but it oddly did not come with one. I got this neat-o red one with the faux leather back, I must say it's a pretty nice looking phone.

The only complaint is the delay when you get to typing fast. A lot of people I know have a Blackjack II and swear by it. I even synced it to my Apple with the MissingSync software. It works well for me. Texting is a breeze, the calendar is amazing, the software is pretty basic. It's nothing too terrible but it can be annoying.

Other than that it sounds great and works well.

I admit I don't playback vid or mp3 songs on this as I mainly use it to stay connected and read eMail while on the road, so I don't have an opinion on the odd-ball headphone jack. I skipped the first gen. back then as I was using a Treo at the time, and I almost got an iPh but after much debate and comparisons I chose the new 3G Blkjk ii in blue.Overall, I'm satisfied.The downloads are noticably faster with 3G.Display and kbd are all good and actually I find the thumb-wheel very handy, not sure why so many folks dinged the review of that. My experience with eMail and calendar updates sync' over the air without the need to sync using USB cable is excellent. In that respect it scores 5 stars as the client installation went without a hitch on first try.Voice quality of calls is good too.For future models, my only suggestion is to re-vamp UI and take advantage of some touch technology to drop the soft-keys but do keep the querty kbd intact.