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Download Samsung BlackJack II's Windows Mobile 6.1 Update Now

Jason Chen — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:00:00 EDT

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]

Samsung Sammy and the BlackJack II Unboxing

Jason Chen — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:45:03 EST

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!

BlackJack Friday

Wilson Rothman — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:11:56 EST

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]

BlackJack II Hands-On (Verdict: Speedy, Slim and Sexy)

Jason Chen — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:33:20 EDT

We just got hands-on with the BlackJack II, the Windows Mobile Smartphone follow-up to the popular BJ1. The things we noticed: it's thin like the original, and small enough to feel the same in your pocket as non-smartphones. The OS is Windows Mobile 6, which improves greatly on the original's WM5, and is definitely speedy.

We liked the scroll wheel (think the original circular movable wheel of the original 1G iPod) that let us scroll around. It's not as convenient as having a touchscreen, but it's good enough. The screen, although 320x240 resolution, is still large enough at 2.4 inches to clearly display Barbara Walter's mug on the on-board Slingbox Mobile app. We couldn't test the GPS since the phone was bolted down, but Telenav was fantastic when we tested it with the AT&T Tilt earlier this month. So far the BlackJack II is a decent, if similar, follow-up to the original.