Sap Cap Packs a Blackjack Into a Black Hat

The Sap Cap isn't just a logo-less baseball cap. It's also a blackjack, one of those weighted leather weapons private eyes used to get socked with all the time back in the 1940s. More »

Samsung Epix (aka BlackJack III) First Smartphone With Built-In Optical Mouse, Not Lasers

The Samsung Epix—the BlackJack III in another dimension where BlackBerry doesn't exist and the acronym BJ doesn't make people snicker—actually seems like a solid successor to the BlackJack II, adding the major things it needs to not get laughed at by every other smartphone today, "world's first optical mouse in a smartphone" gimmick aside: namely, a touchscreen and Wi-Fi. The optical mouse is basically like if you flipped the one on your desk over and tried to move it with your hand—you swipe your finger over it and click where you want. It's available now for $199 with the usual two-year blood contract.

Download Samsung BlackJack II's Windows Mobile 6.1 Update Now

The BlackJack II (SGH-i617) finally gets its turn to ride the Windows Mobile 6.1 bus, which brings to it slight UI changes, better SMS threading, improved GPS navigation and internet connection sharing. There's little reason why you shouldn't get it, so download it now and join the 6.1 club. [Samsung]

BlackJack III Coming this October?

It's all still rumor for the time being, but word has it that the Samsung BlackJack III (formerly the Samsung i788) will be arriving this October. While slightly thicker than the BlackJack II, it will also run Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro and feature a 320x320 touchscreen, 528MHz processor, 3MP camera, A-GPS, Wi-Fi and HSDPA (AT&T's 3G tech). Sounds good, though we're not so sure about this new trend of ever so slightly thicker smartphones. [WMExperts via BGR and PhoneArena]

AT&T 2008 Smartphone Roadmap Leaked

Believe it or not, AT&T actually does have other smartphones coming this year besides the iPhone 3G and BlackBerry Bold. Four sequel-y Windows Mobile phones all slated for winter, and 6.1 updates for existing ones. Besides the Pantech Tech Duo 2, there's the BlackJack 3 (with a better cam and a little faster hardware), Tilt 2 (Update: BGR says Tilt 2 is probably the Touch Pro), and another unnamed Sammy, possibly the Omnia. There's also a "non-QWERTY" LG phone of some sort and a Wi-Fi version of the Curve (8320). Since these are all smartphones, we're guessing there's another consumer roadmap. [Gear Diary]

Touchscreen Poker Table Antes Up to $30K

Everyone knows that the casino with the most flash often gets the most business. So, if you are looking to take a few dollars out of your friends' paychecks on Saturday night, lure them over with the X10 Ten Player Automated Poker Table. It features 10 12.1-inch touchscreens for the players and a 27-inch LCD in the center of the table that handles community cards and chip amounts for the entire table. More »

Samsung BlackJack Finally Getting Windows Mobile 6 Update!

You've been waiting almost a year for it, but Samsung's finally putting out the Windows Mobile 6 upgrade for your BlackJack. Just hit up the link below at 5 p.m. EST (2 p.m. PST) and you'll be able to load it on your own phone. Saves you a bit of cash from having to upgrade to the BlackJack 2. [Samsung]

Samsung Sammy and the BlackJack II Unboxing

Can't get enough Samsung BlackJack II coverage? Check out this unboxing by Sammy, the internal Samsung mascot. We can't disclose who's actually inside the costume, but we can say it's someone familiar to Giz. Watch it. Watch it now!

Lightning Round: Samsung BlackJack II

The Gadget: The Samsung BlackJack II, a Windows Mobile 6 Smartphone with 3G, GPS and faster hardware. More »

Samsung: Official Response on BlackJack Issues

In case you haven't heard, a rumor has been floating around today stating that AT&T may recall certain BlackJacks due to an antenna issue that could result in poor reception and dropped calls. Reaction to the story by the Samsung camp was swift. More »

AT&T may be recalling certain Samsung Blackjacks due to poor reception and dropped calls caused by faulty antennas. No official word has been given yet, but users of AT&T's support forums are buzzing with the news. [BGR]

BlackJack Friday

Fittingly, Samsung's black BlackJack II will be available this Blackest of Fridays. The red one will go on sale on 12/6. Both smartphones cost $150 after rebate and 2-year contract. [AT&T]

More Sprint Roadmap Leaks?

We've gotten some independent confirmation/rumors on the leaked Sprint roadmap we posted on Tuesday. Our source is saying that the Moto ic602 and Moto V9M will come in September, the Sanyo S500 S1 and HTC Vogue will come in October, the Moto Q9c and LG 260 will come in November, and the international Blackjack will come in 2008. That lines up fairly well with the previous roadmap, but as with all roadmaps, the actual launch dates are anything but set in stone. [Thanks Tipster!]

Samsung BlackJack Getting Windows Mobile 6 Update After June?

Nothing's certain yet, but rumor has it the BlackJack won't be getting a Windows Mobile 6 update until some time after June. AT&T users were probably counting on somewhat of an earlier update, seeing as T-Mobile's Dash already got theirs last week, but no such luck (supposedly) for now. Of course, this is from unofficial sources, so you may have better luck once AT&T actually makes an announcement for real. – Jason Chen More »

Dealzmodo: Make $25 Buying a Samsung Blackjack

Amazon has a pretty good deal on the Samsung Blackjack. After all is said and done Amazon will pay you $25 to take this phone. Sign up for next Cingular service, or extend your contract to receive this phone for $50. Tack on a $75 mail-in-rebate to earn some free money. If you stroll into a Cingular store to pick up this phone it will cost $200, even after a ball-binding contract and mail-in-rebate. –Travis Hudson More »

Samsung Blackjack to Include Extended Battery

Samsung got the memo and found out where one of their competitors, the Motorola Q, failed and has compensated for it. Someone ordering a couple Samsung Blackjacks was pleasantly surprised when the retail packages included the extended battery. The weak battery life and need of the extended battery is what really hinders the Q. More »

Motorola Q For Sprint Dated and Reviewed (Verdict: No Better Than Verizon's)

Sprint has officially announced the availability (mid-Januray online and mid-February in stores; $299 with two-year agreement) of the Motorola Q Windows Mobile 5-powered smartphone and Laptop magazine has already taken a good look at it. Let's just say that Sprint didn't exactly pull out all the stops to improve its Q in comparison to Verizon's. There's a new coat of paint, a Sprint-specific data management program and a mobile NFL portal. That's about all that differentiates it. More »

SlingPlayer Mobile Now Works With the Dash and BlackJack

With the latest update to the SlingMobile software, users of the HTC (T-Mobile) Dash and the Samsung (Cingular) BlackJack can now sling their media to and fro while on-the-go. The Dash has been out for around two months, but the BlackJack has only been around for about one month, so Sling should be commended for the relatively quick turn-around time. The new software also sports some bug fixes, but we all knew those bugs were just misunderstood features anyway. More »

Motorola Q Now in Black On Verizon For $50 Extra

Just in time for whatever pagan holiday you celebrate, Verizon Wireless has released a special black version of the Motorola Q smartphone. What's so special about it? How about how they jacked the price up by $50 for no real reason, which reminds me of the color premium that Apple has on its black MacBook. There's no changes under the hood of this QWERTY smartphone, so if paying extra for a mere color change is your thing, then you're in for a treat. It is, however, rumored to be shipping with the Q's second software update, but users of the regular, silver Q should be able to get their hands on that soon enough. More »

Samsung Looking to Outsmart Q with a Little BlackJack

We knew it was coming, but today Samsung officially lifted the veil off its new BlackJack smartphone. The Windows Mobile-based phone will have everything you'd expect from a smartphone (QWERTY keypad, 320x240 screen, 1.3-megapixal camera) and at 3.5 ounces, it'll also weight less than the 4.1-ounce Q. Samsung claims the BlackJack's battery will last for 11 days in standby mode and deliver 5.5 hours of talk time. We'll have more on that, as having a short battery life was one of the Q's main shortcomings. Otherwise, the BlackJack is packing Bluetooth 2.0 (sorry, no Wi-Fi), hooks up with Cingular's HSDPA network, and has a microSD card slot for further expansion. It's ll be available via Cingular for $199 (which is almost twice what the Q is going for nowadays). Click through for some extra shots of the BlackJack. More »

Samsung i607 Blackjack Gets FCC Nod

Here comes the Samsung i607 3G smartphone, which will first be offered by Cingular, and it's out to kick some Motorola Q ass. Affectionately known as the Blackjack, it just got FCC approval, so we can expect to see it on the market before too long. Although it's slightly fatter than the Q (13mm vs 11.5mm for the Motorola Q), that extra 1.5mm won't be noticed. It also has a 320x240 display, a full QWERTY keyboard, a 1.3-megapixel camera and a microSD slot. More »