After my brief encounter with the BlackJack II at the Samsung/AT&T launch party in LA, I knew that I needed a one-on-one test drive session with this new sleek smartphone. What's great about this wine colored phone is the fact that it is lightweight, yet it feels sturdy and durable. Since the back is lined with a soft leather-like material, you can easily grip the phone in your hand while making a call or checking messages. 
The most appealing features of the BlackJack II include the internal GPS which comes with the latest version of TeleNav GPS, Windows Mobile 6 functionality and the included AT&T video share capable SIM card. Also included is a standard 2.0-megapixel camera, bluetooth technology and a QWERTY keyboard with front jog wheel. What's not so hot about this phone you ask? There's no WiFi, but I think the GPS makes up for it! Priced at $150 with a 2-year contract and when you purchase it online.
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The BlackJack II by Samsung: Yay or Nay?
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Althought this phone seems like a good deal, along with the SCH-i760, I wouldn't get another samsung. I have the SCH-u740 (the one Britney used shortly) and I know exactly why she got rid of it. Samsungs call quality it terrible. When I am on a call I constantly hear an echo of myself, and there is a goofy delay from the person on the other side. I also know of some other people who had samsungs and returned them for the same problems.
1I'll pass
2i had a samsung a few years back and i absolutly LOVED it.. and then is started messing up big time!!... however my boyfriend has one. and it has lasted for about 2 years now i think.. sooo i really think it all depends on the model, but if i was going to get any kind of smart phone it would probably be a blackberry
3Hmmmm I dunno, it might be a good phone, but I don't think it is very appealing. Like it's just kind of plain looking, nothing too special in my opinion.
4I don't really like it, but I can't imagine using anything w/o a touch screen of some kind post-iPhone. I saw an ad for one recently that was like this but also had a touch screen, but I forgot what it was.
5I like the look of Blackjacks, but the fact that it runs on Windows Mobile and doesn't have any wifi makes me somewhat wary of it. For my own smartphones, I need wifi connection to use instant messangers, and a QWERTY keyboard with texting capability. I'd be more likely to trust a RIM-operated OS than a Windows operated one due to previous experince with a friend's phone who ran Windows Mobile.
6It's cute and I love the color but won't buy one.
7It looks nice.
8Oh I don't like the styling of this phone at all.. It look's very dated. I also think the navigation of Samsung phones is rubbish and I agree with skinnymarie there is nothing more annoying than a phone that echo's!.. I used to be a Sony Ericsson girl but now I've got the iPhone I'll never use anything else.. I'm a Mac girl so it's perfect for me x x
9pretty nice, seems bulky tho.
10I just got this phone about a week or two ago and so far, I really like it. I went from the Cingular 8125 to the Sidekick III and missed the functionality included in Windows Mobile. As a student who's got a lot of stuff to keep a handle on, it's the best for me.
According to people I've talked to, the sound quality is great, so I'm not able to complain there. My only minor complaint is the weird charger adapter. I'm used to either miniUSB or standard but this is one of their weird ones.
11it looks great, but I want it to pass the test of all cell phones: can I actually make a phone call on it and have it connect and be clear?
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