Samsung BlackJack
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| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
|---|---|
| Series | Blackjack |
| Compatible networks | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS, HSDPA, EDGE, and GPRS |
| Successor | BlackJack II |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Dimensions | 4.45" × 2.32" × 0.4" |
| Mass | 3.5 oz |
| Operating system | Windows Mobile 5.0 |
| CPU | 220 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP 1710 |
| Memory | 64 MB RAM, 128 MB ROM |
| Removable storage | microSD |
| Battery | 3.7 Volt Lithium-ion, 1,200 mAhSize: 4.45×2.32×0.4 inches |
| Display | 320 x 240 px, 2.25 inches |
| Rear camera | 1.3 megapixel |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 2.0 |
| Data inputs | QWERTY keypad |
The Samsung BlackJack, or Samsung SGH-i607, is a smartphone that was available through AT&T in the United States and Telstra in Australia.
Specifications[edit]
Specifications from the Samsung website:[1]
- Screen resolution: 320 × 240 px, 2.25 inches
- Input method: QWERTY keypad
- Operating System: Windows Mobile 5.0 (upgrade to 6 is available[2])
- Processor: 220 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP 1710[3][4]
- Storage: External microSD slot
- Flash Memory: 64 MB RAM, 128 MB ROM
- Modes: Quad-band GSM (850, 900, 1800, and 1900)
- Data connection: 3G (UMTS and HSDPA) and 2G (EDGE and GPRS)
- Bluetooth 2.0
- 1.3 megapixel camera that can take photographs and videos
- Picture resolutions: 1280 × 960, 640 × 480, 320 × 240, and 176 × 144
- Video resolutions: 320 × 240, and 176 × 144[5]
- 2× digital zoom
- Self timer
- Brightness level adjustment
- Plays MP3, WMV, MP4 and 3GP media formats
- Battery: Removable 3.7 Volt Lithium-ion, 1,200 mAh, up to 5.5 hours of talk time and up to 11 days of standby
- Size: 4.45×2.32×0.4 inches
- Weight: 3.5 ounces
Brand controversy[edit]
In January 2007 Research In Motion, creators of the BlackBerry handhelds, filed suit in United States federal court claiming the BlackJack trademark was too similar to the BlackBerry mark.[6] They alleged that Samsung had named their smartphone with a word beginning with "Black" just to mislead the customers that would come to the cellphone stores with the intention to purchase a BlackBerry. A month later the two parties settled out of court.[7] In January 2008, Rogers Wireless and Fido Solutions released the Blackjack II in Canada under the name Jack.
Hardware defect[edit]
For handsets manufactured between November 2006 and February 2007, there is a known defect in the antenna assembly, causing a large number of dropped calls.[8]
Successor[edit]
The successor to the BlackJack was the Samsung BlackJack II. It was available in the U.S. for AT&T and in Canada for Rogers.
Awards[edit]
- Award Winner from CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association). "Best hardware from Smartphone/PDA category."[9]
- Winner of comparison review from 'Samsung BlackJack and RIM BlackBerry 8800' by Cnet.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Samsung BlackJack spec sheet" (PDF). 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-02-04. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
- ^ "Details of Official Samsung Blackjack i607 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrade". EssistMe.com. Archived from the original on 2008-01-27.
- ^ PhoneDB. "Samsung SGH-i607 BlackJack - Device Specs - PhoneDB". phonedb.net.
- ^ "Samsung SGH-i607 BlackJack reviews and technical details - Softpedia". Archived from the original on 2008-01-30. Retrieved 2008-01-30.
- ^ "Samsung BlackJack Review - Smartphone Reviews by Mobile Tech Review". www.mobiletechreview.com.
- ^ Gatlan, Sergiu (11 December 2006). "The End Is Near: BlackJack vs. BlackBerry". Softpedia. Retrieved 2007-07-26.
RIM has sued Samsung for copyright infringement
- ^ Hardy, Ed (February 9, 2007). "RIM and Samsung Settle BlackJack Lawsuit". Brighthand. Retrieved 2007-07-26.
- ^ WirelessForeman. Details of AT&T Warranty Department Advisory. AT&T Mobility Retrieved on 2008-01-25
- ^ "CTIA Wireless Announces E-Tech Award Winners" (Press release). CTIA. March 28, 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-04-10. Retrieved 2007-07-03.
- ^ "CNET Prizefight: Samsung BlackJack vs. RIM BlackBerry 8800". CNET. Archived from the original on 2007-05-21.
- ^ Samsung Jack i637 officially announced by AT&T
External links[edit]
- Official Samsung Blackjack site
- Phone information on Samsung website
- Phone information on Phonescoop
- Reviews: MobileTechReview, CNET, PC Magazine Archived 2008-03-17 at the Wayback Machine
- Samsung "Jack" featured in PCWorld.ca's round-up of Top Canadian Smartphones and Cell Phones[permanent dead link]
- Samsung Blackjack support [1] Archived 2009-02-16 at the Wayback Machine
