BlackJack: New Colors for BlackJack 2, New Rumors about BlackJack 3

Samsung today released the popular BlackJack II WindowsMobile smartphone in two new colors - giving it the full on "Your a smart consumer phone, all WinMo AND fashiony!" treatment - while WMExperts dropped some details on the forthcoming Samsung i788, which apparently is going to be badged as the BlackJack III.

First off the official stuff from Sammy PR: "The Samsung BlackJack II is now available in two new colors, Romantic Pink and Ocean Blue. Both color options feature white keyboards and decorative designs on the back and is $99.99 with a two-year contract and after mail-in rebate."

And next the juicy bits from wmX's tipster:

"It should be dropping in October, the camera is superb, it's just a “little thicker than the BJII,” and that little pointer device that replaces the standard d-pad “works well but takes some getting used to.”

Anyhow, come October you'll be able to judge the Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro, 320x320 Touchscreen, 528MHz processor, 3 megapixel camera, A-GPS, WiFi, and 3G goodness on AT&T for yourself."

There seems to be a bit of controversy surrounding the BlackJack III name, as this latest model deviates a bit from the first two's slim smartphone stylings. But as WMExperts puts it, "With specs like that, AT&T can call it pretty much anything they want."

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shawanda collins

Wednesday, July 23, 2008i dont like the colors of the balck jack 2 :(

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BlackJack 2 worth a look?

I think with a smaller form factor, improved keypad layout, bigger battery and WM6 it could actually be a contender. Although the new Imates are pretty cool $$$$

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