Testseek.com have collected 26 expert reviews of the Samsung SGH-i617 BlackJack 2 and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SGH-i617 BlackJack 2.
January 2008
(76%)
26 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Improves upon the original BlackJack with GPS, a larger screen, more memory. Good battery life. Call management and scheduling are great on Windows Mobile 6.
Scroll wheel stymied us at every turn. Advanced multimedia services arent so great, lapped by competitors. Time to ditch the proprietary cables.
The Samsung BlackJack II is no doubt an improvement over its predecessor, but some of the so-called improvements dont actually make things better. The scroll wheel was so poor that we wished to return to the clickwheel days of yore. GPS was a nice ...
Abstract: The slim, affordable Samsung BlackJack was one of AT&Ts big hits in the smartphone space last year. So whats next? The BlackJack II with a variety of tweaks, updates and additions just in time for the Christmas 2007 holiday season. The form factor i...
If you're someone who already has a BlackJack and is wondering whether you should upgrade, I'd say probably not. The BlackJack II is basically the original model with some improvements. These are nice, but they don't seem significant enough to me to...
Abstract: For the past month, I’ve had the privilege to get some quality hands-on time with the Samsung Blackjack II and the Pantech Duo, both offered by AT&T right now for just $99 (terms, conditions, first-born rules apply). It is one thing to play...
Elegant design, Fantastic speakerphone, GPS, Ample program memory, Good battery life
Highly fingerprint prone, No WiFi, Keyboard lag, Proprietary connection, Scroll wheel isnt sensitive enough, Number shortcuts arent enabled by default, Not noticeable faster than original BlackJack
To be frank, Im disappointed. This is hardly an upgrade. Sure I appreciate the GPS, and the redesigned casing looks flashy, but in terms of Ease of Use, the BlackJack II fails miserably. I find it cumbersome navigating the device. If youve never ...
Great sound quality, Long battery life, Faster performance than the BlackJack, Video Share, GPS
Keyboard and navigations keys are cramped, Lack of WiFi, Poor picture quality, Video Share can only be used with other Video Share capable handsets
Samsung took what many loved already with the BlackJack and made an evolutionary step forward keeping the same known design while greatly improving on the features. As far as performance goes, it’s solid with quick responses, great reception, clear sou...
Abstract: Why spoil a good thing? Samsung kept this idea in mind when designing the BlackJack II, an evolutionary update to the original and well-received smartphone. The new version adds a number of useful enhancements: the built-in camera now has 2-megapixel ...
Published: 2007-12-19, Author: Michael , review by: mobileburn.com
Great design, HSDPA data, scrollable dpad wheel, huge battery
Glossy finish, no voice dialing, no WiFi
Samsungs original BlackJack, the SGH-i607, was a very good device that had a couple of serious flaws. This new i617 variant addresses a number of them, including the biggest problem with the original: battery life. The BlackJack II still lacks voice d...
