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Samsung i617 BlackJack II

Samsung i617 BlackJack II
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alaScore 82

358 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 358 reviews of Samsung i617 BlackJack II. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Views about the price and design are generally positive. The portability and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the reliability. There are mixed comments on the sound and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung i617 BlackJack II is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung i617 BlackJack II

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 124 user reviews of Samsung i617 BlackJack II from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and portability. The price and performance also get good reviews, but many are critical about the sound and reliability.

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68% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (phonesreview.co.uk)

Review: AT&T Samsung BlackJack II 3G, great for abroad

 

We have had the AT&T Samsung BlackJack II Windows smartphone sent to us and was a little optimistic at first, being similar to a BlackBerry which I have never got used to gave me some horrid thoughts. In my own mind I feel that these types of phones...

Jul, 2008
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Expert review by : Grace Aquino (pcworld.com)

Samsung Samsung BlackJack II

 

Samsung took almost everything about the first BlackJack and turned it up a notch, making a good PDA phone a little better. Though the BlackJack II doesn't look drastically different from the original and still leaves room for improvement, the subtle...

Improved keypad design ; Feels responsive and offers useful apps

Mediocre sound quality ; Feels cheap; easily shows thumbprints

This slim, good-performing smart phone can handle your calling, messaging, and mobile-entertainment needs.

Jan, 2008
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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Samsung BlackJack II (SGH-I617)

 

Samsung updates its popular BlackJack smartphone by adding some welcome features—while still keeping the price down.

Sharp styling. Improved QWERTY keyboard. Good voice quality. Fast 3G performance. Battery life tops that of other HSDPA-enabled devices.

Still no Wi-Fi. Windows Mobile 6 is as sluggish as usual. Poor camera.

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Dec, 2007
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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com)

Samsung BlackJack II review

 

One of the more popular smartphones of 2007 was the Samsung BlackJack , and it's not hard to see why. It offered solid messaging capabilities, 3G support, and good call quality, all wrapped up into one attractive and sleek package. However, the love...

The Samsung BlackJack II improves on its predecessor with Windows Mobile 6; GPS; a 2-megapixel camera; and more memory and better performance. The smartphone also features a larger display and enhanced full QWERTY keyboard as well as HSDPA support,...

The front jog wheel feels loose and unresponsive, and the smartphone uses Samsung's proprietary connector port for headsets and other accessories. The BlackJack II lacks Wi-Fi, and there's also no support for voice dialing. We also had some ActiveSync...

Although the Samsung BlackJack II doesn't bring any revolutionary upgrades, there are a number of welcome additions, including GPS and better performance, to make it a worthy successor and a good-value smartphone.

Dec, 2007
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Expert review by : John Frederick Moore (letstalk.com)

Samsung SGH-I617

 

Smart and stylish-it's an ideal combination for any companion. That's certainly the case with the BlackJack II (SGH-i617). Its good call quality, 3G support, strong messaging features, and stellar battery life make the BlackJack II a product you want...

Feb, 2008
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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Samsung BlackJack II Review

 

The original BlackJack was seen by many as an outstanding smartphone but had some major disadvantages, such as the battery life. Samsung went back to the drawing board and cooked up the BlackJack II with the target of improving on the original design....

Dec, 2007
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Expert review by : L.A. Audio File (laaudiofile.com)

Expert Review

 

The Samsung BlackJack™ II (with AT&T Service) is one of the best smartphones that I have used to date. The design offers a user-friendly interface and has powerful features that we have become dependent on. Support for multiple e-mail accounts quickly...

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by : Brighthand (brighthand.com)

Samsung Jack Review

 

The Samsung Jack has a focus on mobile messaging -- both business and personal. Jen Edwards brings us this review of the successor the very popular BlackJack and BlackJack II.

Very thin and light, Five-way navigator is easy to use, without any misplaced/unintended button presses, External speaker better than most, Very good camera

Voice quality could be much better, Performance is good, but not as snappy as it should be

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : cellphones.ca (cellphones.ca)

Samsung Jack / BlackJack II

 

The Blackjack is back, and Samsung has made some improvements, mostly marginal. The Blackjack II sports a 1700 mah battery, which is key, since the prior model was heavily criticized for having an inferior battery. It also ships with Windows Mobile 6,...

Jan, 2009
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Expert review by : Noah Kravitz (phonedog.com)

Samsung Blackjack-2-SGH-617 Black

 

Blackjack II is a solid improvement over its predecessor. There's nothing revolutionary here, but faster hardware, improved battery life, and speedy 3G data make this a worthy update to the popular original.

Compact, stylish Windows Mobile 6 smartphone ; HSDPA (3G) high speed data ; Improved battery life ; GPS ; Center mounted jog wheel

QWERTY keys are a little small and a little slippery ; No touchscreen ; Display is smallish for a smartphone

Feb, 2008
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