The Samsung i617 offers the following features:

* HSDPA 850 / 1900
* Windows Mobile 6
* 2 megapixel camera

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Samsung i617 Reviews

CNET reviews the Samsung i617 and writes, “It’s not perfect, though; the new front jog wheel may be a sticking point for some, and we ran into some sync problems. In all, we don’t think there’s anything too compelling for current BlackJack owners to make the switch. However, if you’re eligible for an upgrade or are looking to purchase a sleek messaging smartphone, the Samsung BlackJack II is definitely a worthy choice, especially at its wallet-friendly price of $149.99 with a two-year contract and after rebates. It’s available through AT&T now and comes in black or burgundy.” Link.

LaptopMag reviews the Samsung i617 and writes, “AT&T customers looking for a full-featured and affordable smart phone will like the Samsung BlackJack II. It lacks many of the Moto Q Global’s bells and whistles, such as the Opera Mobile browser and Documents To Go, but it also costs $50 less. Windows Mobile fans may prefer the identically priced T-Mobile Shadow, which offers Wi-Fi and a slicker user interface, but it has a clunkier keyboard and doesn’t offer 3G data. Although the BlackJack II doesn’t offer enough new features to warrant an upgrade for BlackJack owners, first-time smart phone buyers and those looking to upgrade their older BlackBerry or Treo won’t find a better device for work and play for the price” Link.

InventorSpot reviews the Samsung i617 and writes, “Overall, the Samsung i617 BlackJack II is a great smart phone with a ton of features and a decent price tag. This phone will do a lot of the things that much more expensive phone do, but for much less money. Plus, Samsung has addressed many of the issues in the original BlackJack, such as the battery life problem. The new BlackJack has a beefier 1700mAh battery that features 7 hours of talk-time and 14 days of standby - a big improvement over the previous model. If you’re looking to upgrade to your first smart phone, the Samsung BlackJack II is a perfect choice.” Link.

PC Mag reviews the Samsung i617 (BlackJack II) and writes, “Anyone tethered to Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Outlook can make a solid bet on the BlackJack II on AT&T, especially if they can’t afford the HTC Tilt or aren’t a fan of its larger size. The Motorola Q9h’s comfortable keyboard and Documents To Go suite makes it a better choice for Microsoft Office mavens on the go, but that device doesn’t match the BlackJack II’s sheer broadband speed. The BlackBerry Curve wins out on e-mail handling and overall OS responsiveness, although its pokey EDGE radio pales in comparison to the BlackJack II’s HSDPA chipset. Overall, the BlackJack II plays a strong, winning hand, just like the original BlackJack did back in 2006.” Link.

MobileTechReview has a review of the Samsung i617 (Samsung BlackJack II) and writes, “A welcome, though not earthshattering upgrade to the BlackJack. As the adage goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it; and the original BlackJack was an extremely popular phone thanks to its low price, slim design and power. The II adds features that keep the BlackJack competitive in 2008: GPS, Windows Mobile 6, 2MP camera, more memory and a single slim high capacity battery. The phone appeals both to business power users and heavy texters thanks to its QWERTY keyboard and relatively low price, but it has the features power users crave (minus WiFi). Whether you choose the BlackJack II, Moto Q9 Global or Pantech Duo, you won’t go wrong. AT&T’s MS Smartphone lineup is impressive and the BlackJack II is one of the most pocketable phones with a front-facing QWERTY keyboard on the market.” Link.

The Washingtonpost reviews the Samsung i617 (Samsung BlackJack II) and writes, “As for missing pieces, the phone conspicuously lacks Wi-Fi, a touch screen, and a standard headphone jack (it uses a proprietary port). We would have liked the existing screen to be better, too: Graphics and text on the 2.4-inch, 320-by-240-resolution LCD tended to look grainy and a little blurry. The plastic shell feels a little cheap, as well, and the glossy paint job tends to be a fingerprint magnet. The microSD slot supports up to 4GB add-on cards, though some smart phones can handle up to 8GB or larger…Overall, though, the BlackJack II is still a good deal. For $250 with a two-year AT&T contract (as of 12/21/07), you’ll have a slim and good-performing smart phone that can handle your calling, messaging, and mobile entertainment needs.” Link.

InfoSync reviews the Samsung i617 (Samsung BlackJack II) and writes, “The Samsung BlackJack II is no doubt an improvement over it’s predecessor, but some of the so-called improvements don’t 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 addition, but was a little pokey finding us. The larger screen and improved battery life are great improvements, but we’re always hoping a new generation will be smaller and thinner than the old, not the other way around. In all, it’s a solid smartphone, with the same issues that most Windows Mobile 6 smartphones have, mostly in Web browsing and multimedia. Is it better than the first BlackJack? Sure, but maybe not so much better. If you don’t need GPS, now might be the time to find a bargain on the original. Release: November 2007. Price: $100.” Link.

PC World reviews the Samsung i617 (Samsung BlackJack II) and writes, “Overall, though, the BlackJack II is still a good deal. For $250 with a two-year AT&T contract (as of 12/21/07), you’ll have a slim and good-performing smart phone that can handle your calling, messaging, and mobile entertainment needs.” Link.

PDA Street reviews the Samsung i617 (Samsung BlackJack II) and writes, “When you do something right the first time, you don’t need to overhaul it for the next version. The Samsung Blackjack quickly became a favorite when it was introduced, as it was an attractively compact smartphone that ran over AT&T’s zippy 3G network. Now, the second version has been released, and while it offers important new features, it’s more fine-tuning than a massive overhaul… The Blackjack now runs Windows Mobile 6 and features a more powerful processor (260-MHz instead of 220-MHz). While we’d love to see a standard audio jack on the next version, this revision has certainly cemented the Blackjack’s hold as one of the top Windows smartphones.” Link.

Digital Trends reviews the Samsung i617 (Samsung BlackJack II) and writes, “Originally released in 2006, the first BlackJack gave more high-end (and expensive) handhelds a run for their money with its sleek design, easy use and overall approachable setup. The new BlackJack isn’t so much a redesign as it is an upgrade. Lovers of the original will be happy, but it isn’t different enough to attract anyone new…The BlackJack II offers the best of the original: the power of a PDA with the ease of a basic Smartphone. The video does leave a bit to be desired, as does the Internet download speed, but people would be hard pressed to find a more affordable – and let’s face it, stylish – multimedia phone.” Link.

ZDNet reviews the Samsung i617 (Samsung BlackJack II) and writes, “..I was recently sent a Samsung Blackjack II (SGH-i617) running Windows Mobile 6.1 to evaluate for a bit and have to say the device is very impressive and it is great to see a manufacturer still making non-touch screen devices. I know the device has been out for a while, but I thought readers may be interested in this model with the 6.1 upgrade installed on it.The last Windows Mobile Smartphone I used was the T-Mobile Shadow, which followed my T-Mobile Dash and I have to say that even though the field of non-touch screen Windows Mobile devices is limited there are some excellent devices available for anyone looking for a high quality phone and organizer device. I like all three of these devices and find the Samsung Blackjack II to be the classiest of the three with the slick red color, 3.5G support, and well laid-out keyboard. The price is outstanding and if you are looking for something better than a feature phone I highly recommend you check out the Samsung Blackjack II at your local AT&T store.” Link.

Geek reviews the Samsung i617 (Samsung BlackJack II) and writes, “Before the iPhone I couldn’t stand touch-only devices and always gravitated towards integrated keyboards. The T-Mobile Dash was and still IS my favorite of these devices, but the BlackJack II comes in at a very close second. The only thing keeping the BlackJack II from winning is its lack of Wi-Fi. Even though it does include 3G support, not everyone lives in an area with 3G and sometimes it’s just easier to jump on Wi-Fi.” Link.