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Daily Tech: Best Buy Mobile Puts the iPhone 3G On Sale

GeekSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:02:28 -0800

Starting today and running until Saturday Jan. 3, Best Buy Mobile will be offering the 8GB iPhone 3G for $189.99 and the 16GB version for $289.99. - The Boy Genius Report
Despite hearing rumblings that BlackBerry Storm is not fairing well with customers, Verizon states that the Storm has been its top-selling handset of the past month. - Gizmodo
The mobile social network Loopt has gone live on three more carriers today, making it now available on Sprint, Verizon, Metro PCS, T-Mobile, and Boost networks. - TechCrunch
Consumer Reports has picked the Samsung BlackJack II as its top smartphone pick. - Switched
Boing Boing makes some excellent product suggestions for a helpful tech-buying cheat sheet this holiday season. - Boing Boing
We're not only giving away one Palm Centro this holiday season - but seven - thanks to our friends over at Palm! Be sure to log in for your chances to win! - geeksugar

Samsung's BlackJack II Pops Up in Pink and Blue

GeekSugar — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:23 -0700

It's certainly been awhile since we've heard anything about the BlackJack II smartphone by Samsung, so I'm not surprised that some freshly painted pink and blue BlackJack II's have been spotted in the wild - even though it's usually Palm making all the cell phone color changes.

AT&T hasn't confirmed this great news just yet, but these candy colored phones are said to already be arriving in stores across the country and will cost around the same price as the basic black and wine colored BJ II's. Considering they're affordable and include geeky goodies like built-in GPS and Windows Mobile 6, these may be worth watching out for. Phones will have white face plates with either a pink or blue exterior color on the back. Stay tuned indeed!
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The BlackJack II by Samsung: Yay or Nay?

GeekSugar — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:30:35 -0800

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 Debuts Style

GeekSugar — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:57:22 -0800

Last night I put on my party dress and attended the star-studded BlackJack II by Samsung launch party in LA. Held at the hot new Mexican restaurant Beso (which officially opens mid-December) and hosted by self-confessed gadget girl Eva Longoria, my partner in crime Molly and I rocked out to a special performance by Mark Ronson and the Version Players and, best of all, got to check out the BlackJack II.

The AT&T exclusive Samsung BlackJack is a lot sleeker then I envisioned, and I was thoroughly impressed with the large 2.2-inch color display screen. This new Windows Mobile 5.0 PDA is powered by AT&T's 3G-enabled Broadband Connect network, includes an easy-to-use navigation click wheel, and comes with a 1.3-megapixel camera, which we all know is a must have! The BlackJack II boasts a full QWERTY keyboard for fast typing and Bluetooth connectivity and is available in slick black or red wine color options. After examining the BlackJack II, I was able to chat with CrunchGear's Peter Ha about cell phones and his love for his heavy 3-year-old Sidekick, which was totally adorable.

The party really got started when I kicked off my shoes and joined LC and Audrina for a dance session as we belted out Rihanna's "Umbrella." When we sat down to catch our breaths, the ladies pulled out their BlackBerrys for what else - texting! Call me a deer in the headlights, but after all our Hills tech quizzes, I didn't know if I should take a picture or start talking in text acronyms - what's a girl to do? So I joined in. But instead of using my BlackBerry Pearl, I pulled out my iPhone, hoping to score a few cool points, which I don't think happened. All in all, a very memorable evening indeed!

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Weekly Recap: Super Mario Galaxy and BlackJack II Reign Supreme

GeekSugar — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:05:59 -0800

This week was definitely Mario Mania with the release of Super Mario Galaxy for the Wii. Just in case you missed it, be sure to check out the full review - proving that this game is worth all the hype and then some!

On Wednesday night I had the pleasure of attending the BlackJack II launch party. Not only did I get to check out the sleek new BlackJack II phone, but I got to shake it up with the ladies from The Hills!

The Office star Rainn Wilson may not have made People's Sexiest Man Alive list, but he does explain how being a nerd is sexy in and of itself.

Looking for a way to personalize your earbuds? The Budclicks earbud accessories are guaranteed to add color and sparkle to your plain, white earphones.

I kicked off the holiday gift guides this week starting with new parents-to-be, then with gadget gifts for teen boys and teen girls, and last but not least, showing off some fun kid-friendly cameras. Stay tuned for next week, which will feature gift ideas for moms and dads!

AT&T Announces the Samsung Jack Smartphone

GeekSugar — Thu, 14 May 2009 11:11:57 -0700

Gearing up to hit store shelves next Tuesday, the Samsung Jack from AT&T is a nice cross between the BlackJack and BlackJack II except it offers Windows Mobile 6.1, WiFi and a 3.2-megapixel camera. And just like the BlackJack II (and the iPhone), it will work on AT&T's 3G network, so you're guaranteed speedy Internet browsing, emailing, and SMS-ing.

The phone also features video-capture capabilities, GPS-based applications, and all the goodies you'd find in Windows Mobile like the ability to manage Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents from your phone. Even better, this phone will only cost $99.99 ($199.99 base price) after a mail-in rebate.

To see all of the phone's bells and whistles, just read more.

Picture Perfect Tech: Cell Phones From What Happens in Vegas

GeekSugar — Tue, 27 May 2008 02:30:11 -0700

I guess you could say I've been on a bit of a movie kick lately, seeing Iron Man and all its tech treats two short weeks ago and then back to the theaters this past weekend for some hilarious What Happens in Vegas action.

This movie features Cameron Diaz who plays Joy, a stockbroker from Manhattan, and the leading man Jack, played by Ashton Kutcher. Both meet in Vegas for a wild night out on the town and find themselves dealing with a lot more than they bargained for once the night is over. For those who haven't seen it, I won't go into great detail and spoil it for you . . . but I absolutely must reveal some of the tech treats this geek had her eye on throughout the movie!

Samsung had some serious pull in this film, hooking up Cameron with a BlackJack II smartphone. This sleek black cell is certainly an all-in-one phone, boasting TeleNav GPS, a camera, Windows Mobile 6, Bluetooth, and a QWERTY keyboard with a front jog wheel (similar to the iPod wheel).

And to see what sexy Samsung phone Ashton was sporting in the movie (he makes any phone looks sexy in this movie), just read more!

Jack was regularly spotted with a Samsung SGH-a727 cell. Considered the "multimedia friendly phone," the SGH-a727 isn't nearly as wide as the BlackJack II, but it's just as powerful. With this phone you can stream video, IM your friends with all the popular chat platforms, listen to tunes via Bluetooth, or take video footage with the video record option. This phone only costs $50.

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AT&T To Get Some Red Hot Lovin' Deals This Valentine's Day?

GeekSugar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:04:06 -0800

Rather than spend some money this Valentine's Day on a red Zune, why not save some money on a cell phone?!

The Boy Genius Report has just got a shot of a Valentine's Day promo poster from AT&T. Sizzling hot phones like the red Blackjack II, the BlackBerry Curve 8310 and a red LG Shine are said to be included in this "limited time" offer.

All three cell phones are said to cost $99 each with a 2-year agreement. Considering all these phones are quite popular (especially in a unique red hue), let's just hope this ad is legit! Stay tuned for further details!