Samsung Blackjack II Cell Phone Review - Tour & Design
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Alfredo Padilla Published on December 31, 2007 Comment on this |
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Battery Out
In the Box (3.0)
The Blackjack II ships with a USB cable, charger and synchronization software. This seems to be a pretty poor selection of accessories for a phone as capable as the Blackjack II. We would have liked to see a stereo headset, especially give that you have to buy proprietary ones if you want some, and perhaps a Micro SD card to get you started as well.
Handling (4.0)
The Blackjack II is slightly thicker than the original Blackjack in order to accommodate the larger battery and additional features. This actually isn't that bad a thing as it gives you more phone to hold onto. What you're holding onto isn't very easy to grip, however, as the Blackjack II is styled in very slippery glossy black plastic. We definitely fear that this thing will be flying out of people's hands. We much prefer the soft touch finish found on phones like the HTC Touch.
Portability (7.0)
Despite the added thickness the Blackjack II is still a relatively lightweight and small smart phone. At 4.4 x 2.3 x .4 inches it's about the same size as an iPhone. The plastic construction allows it to stay relatively lightweight at 3.52 ounces. One of the things that people loved about the original Blackjack was how easy it was to carry around, and the Blackjack II continues in this tradition. You'll be able to easily slip it into most pants pockets and it won't be a problem to fit it into a jacket pocket or bag.
Aesthetics (7.5)
Like the original the Blackjack II retains a pretty attractive facade. As much as we disliked the glossy black facade for handling it definitely gives the phone a nice professional look. It's not fashion phone but is better looking than many brick-like smart phones such as the HTC Tilt.
Durability (6.0)
The Blackjack II doesn't have any significant moving parts, but we do worry a little bit about the long-term durability of the rotating scroll wheel. We are also concerned about the all plastic construction. With a lot of glossy surfaces you can certainly expect the Blackjack II to get scratched and it also feels a little cheap. We worry that one bad fall could cause breakage serious enough to put your phone out of commission. These are all fairly minor concerns, but put together they may be a good reason to invest in some screen protectors and/or cases.
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