Samsung BlackJack

"BlackJack (phone)" redirects here. For the second iteration, see Samsung BlackJack II. For other uses, see Black Jack (disambiguation).
Samsung SGH-i607 (BlackJack)
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SeriesBlackjack
SuccessorBlackJack II
Compatible networksGSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS, HSDPA, EDGE, and GPRS
Form factorBar
Dimensions4.45" × 2.32" × 0.4"
Weight3.5 oz
Operating systemWindows Mobile 5.0
CPU220 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP 1710
Memory64 MB RAM, 128 MB ROM
Removable storagemicroSD
Battery3.7 Volt Lithium-ion, 1,200 mAhSize: 4.45×2.32×0.4 inches
Rear camera1.3 megapixel
Display320 x 240 px, 2.25 inches
ConnectivityBluetooth 2.0
Data inputsQWERTY 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

Specifications from the Samsung website:[1]

Brand controversy

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

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

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

  • 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]

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References

  1. ^ "Samsung BlackJack spec sheet" (PDF). 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-02-04. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
  2. ^ "Details of Official Samsung Blackjack i607 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrade". EssistMe.com. Archived from the original on 2008-01-27.
  3. ^ PhoneDB. "Samsung SGH-i607 BlackJack - Device Specs - PhoneDB". phonedb.net.
  4. ^ "Samsung SGH-i607 BlackJack reviews and technical details - Softpedia". Archived from the original on 2008-01-30. Retrieved 2008-01-30.
  5. ^ "Samsung BlackJack Review - Smartphone Reviews by Mobile Tech Review". www.mobiletechreview.com.
  6. ^ Gatlan, Sergiu (11 December 2006). "The End Is Near: BlackJack vs. BlackBerry". Softpedia. Retrieved 2007-07-26. RIM has sued Samsung for copyright infringement
  7. ^ Hardy, Ed (February 9, 2007). "RIM and Samsung Settle BlackJack Lawsuit". Brighthand. Retrieved 2007-07-26.
  8. ^ WirelessForeman. Details of AT&T Warranty Department Advisory. AT&T Mobility Retrieved on 2008-01-25
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "CNET Prizefight: Samsung BlackJack vs. RIM BlackBerry 8800". CNET. Archived from the original on 2007-05-21.
  11. ^ Samsung Jack i637 officially announced by AT&T