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By beckydiane86 (cnet.com) Read the full review
I have had this phone for two years now and I love it more than any other phone I have every used!!! It is easy to use. I have dropped it a million times and it got scratches but nothing happened to it. The scroll works very well no issues with...
Keyboard, big screen, long battery life, durrable, easy to use
Camera only good for still photos
Dec, 2010
2010-12-27
By derose107 (cnet.com) Read the full review
I really like this phone, but am ready for one in which I can install some apps.
I like they full keyboard best, and the ability to sync with outlook
I've had no issues
Aug, 2010
2010-08-31
By omgkarinaxo (cnet.com) Read the full review
i have had this phone for 2 years already & it was my first smartphone. it was actually not bad for your first smartphone. the battery has never given me problems & it holds alot of memory. for the past 2 years i have never gotten it to say i had a...
lightweight, great lighting, easy navigation, good amount of memory, good battery
freezes, scroll wheel loose, deleting messages, bluetooth sucks
Jul, 2010
2010-07-11
BlackJack II from AT&T brings the personal computer experience to a slim, compact device ideal for today's mobile consumer. The powerful and performance-driven BlackJack II, which is available in slick black and red wine color options, features a full QWERTY keyboard, large 2.4" QVGA color display screen and front jog wheel to elevate productivity and improve the mobile experience.
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 717 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the design. The battery is also appreciated, but some have doubts about the features and reliability.
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Blackjack II SGH-I617 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 70/100 = Good quality.
May, 2012
2012-05-15
By Damon Brown (digitaltrends.com)
Award: RECOMMENDED PRODUCT
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...
Simple to use; stylish and compact; affordable
Poor video quality; inconsistent media downloading; headphones are not included
The BlackJack II offers the best of the original: the power of a PDA with the ease of a basic Smartphone.
Mar, 2008
2008-03-11
By Grace Aquino (pcworld.com)
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
2008-01-24
By Mark Spoonauer (laptopmag.com)
It should be called the 1.5, but the BlackJack 2 is still one of the best value-priced smart phones.
Stylish design with convenient jog wheel ; Fast HSDPA data ; Improved battery life ; Very good call quality ; Built-in GPS
Poor and slow camera ; No Wi-Fi ; Doesn't support over-the-air music downloads
Dec, 2007
2007-12-04
By Bonnie Cha (cnet.com)
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
2007-12-06
By (pcmag.com)
The BlackJack II is a bit larger than the original, weighing 4.1 ouncesabout half an ounce moreand measuring 4.4 by 2.3 by 0.5 inches (HWD), which is a little thicker as well. Screen size is up to 2.4 inches, though it retains the same...
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
A sleek update to the popular original, the BlackJack II adds TeleNav GPS, AT&T Video Share, and morewhile still keeping the price affordable.
By (cnet.com)
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.
Well, now the BlackJack's successor is out, and it takes care of that issue and then some.
By John Frederick Moore (letstalk.com)
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...
Read more about the Samsung SGH-i617 BlackJack II cell phone in our expert review..
Feb, 2008
2008-02-11
By Arnold Aranez (mrgadget.com.au)
Quite simply provides ultimate protection for your Samsung SGHi1617. Don't be fooled by the word "me...
Apr, 2009
2009-04-17
By Mitchell Oke (geardiary.com)
In March I bought a BlackJack II off eBay US, since I wanted a cheap smartphone with a keyboard. It was very cheap, had HSDPA (important) and ran Windows Mobile 6, so I was pretty happy. But not long after I got it I realised it just wasn't quite...
I found the BlackJack II too have a rather poor radio, it’s signal strength was always pathetic. Worse than that, often when it would lose signal it would not reconnect to the network properly, therefore calls, messages and emails didn’t come through.
May, 2008
2008-05-26
No rating
By Joe Eitel (devhardware.com)
We didn't have to wait very long for the successor to the original Samsung BlackJack (late 2006) to hit the shelves at AT&T. For those people who loved the original BlackJack, you're in for a special treat with the Samsung i617 BlackJack II. Keep...
This Samsung smart phone is relatively affordable at $149 ($74.99 online price with rebate) with a two-year service agreement with AT&T (as of 12/2007). This price isn't bad when you consider that you are getting a phone with 3G support, built-in...
This is a short list of the features in the new Samsung BlackJack II, which should prove to be a highly successful smart phone in an ultra-competitive market
Mar, 2008
2008-03-26
alaTest has collected and analyzed 306 user reviews of the Samsung Blackjack II SGH-I617 from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2007 to Dec, 2010. The average user rating from cnet.com is 60 out of 100.
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Amazing Phone!!!
I have had this phone for two years now and I love it more than any other phone I have every used!!! It is easy to use. I have dropped it a million ti
Really great phone
I really like this phone, but am ready for one in which I can install some apps. I like they full keyboard best, and the ability to sync with outlook
prettty good but some flaws
i have had this phone for 2 years already & it was my first smartphone. it was actually not bad for your first smartphone. the battery has never given
Save your money
I thought I had the option to add applications, which I do but they are very limited. The buttons are very tight. When you use the internet if the sit
alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of the Samsung Blackjack II SGH-I617 from digitaltrends.com. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2007 to Jul, 2008. The average user rating from digitaltrends.com is 73 out of 100.
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Samsung BlackJack II (SGH-i617)
I love this phone it's so easy to use and wow it has everything I want on it and more it's so easy to find everything. The battery lasts a long time.
Samsung BlackJack II (SGH-i617)
Overall the Blackjack 2 is a great Smartphone, its small/mobile and works as advertised. My main gripes with the phone are with the build quality… whe
Samsung BlackJack II (SGH-i617)
My initial excitement about the Blackjack II waned as I realized every time I tried to send an email I received an error message. Judging from the Int
Samsung BlackJack II (SGH-i617)
I just received the Blackjack II and it's not really what I expected. It's pretty and has a lot more features than most phones and that's about it. I
alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of the Samsung Blackjack II SGH-I617 from pcworld.com. The user reviews were collected from Feb, 2008 to Apr, 2009. The average user rating from pcworld.com is 96 out of 100.
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Samsung Samsung BlackJack II
This is a great overall phone with great features such as the Windows Media player and being that it is Microsoft Mobile it has a lot of familiar feat
Samsung Samsung BlackJack II
Excellent PDA, would recommend to anyone. Nice Looking...I got the red one with a $100 rebate from AT&T, good deal for this phone. Smooth operation,
Samsung Samsung BlackJack II
Excellent phone-PDA I would recommed to anyone looking for a PDA/Phone device. Ease of use, availability to find and use specific features easily, an
Samsung Samsung BlackJack II
Overall it is fantastic phone. The sound quality suffers, but loads of features, battery life is good and you have to take advantage of the GPS and G
alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of the Samsung Blackjack II SGH-I617 from letstalk.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2008 to Mar, 2009. The average user rating from letstalk.com is 84 out of 100.
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Samsung SGH-I617
The battery on the Samsung SGH-I617 lasts so long. I only have to charge it once a week with moderate usage. I never have dropped calls. The call qual
Samsung SGH-I617
The free phone was great. The service works well in the areas that I travel.
Samsung SGH-I617
The Samsung SGH-I617 Blackjack II is horrible. I had it only for a couple of months when the middle button on the "track disk" went out. I replaced it
Samsung SGH-I617
This is my first step into the pda realm and I am glad I purchased this device. It's easy to use, great to transfer music and videos to and from a pc.
alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 user reviews of the Samsung Blackjack II SGH-I617 from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2007 to Feb, 2012. The average user rating from newegg.com is 75 out of 100.
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Inexpensive, tough on battery
The packaging the phone was in did not look like the one advertized. The box was different, the manual was different, no USB cable. This makes me beli
Does not close!!!
do not waste your money on this phone. the keyboard is user friendly, I liked the sleek design and simplicity of the over all phone The back door cov
Bad Experience
I made a mistake buying this phone as it was not compatible with my provider. The problem is that the item is very confusing: it shows the content of
My Experience
Nice, sleek, easy to carry, thin. Got it at a good price for a non contract phone. Disappointed Extremely hard to close the back cover (battery area).
alaTest has collected and analyzed 141 user reviews of the Samsung Blackjack II SGH-I617 from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2002 to Apr, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.com is 65 out of 100.
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Faulty Phone
Thiswas agift for my daughter, so when the only way you could communicate was by using the speaker on feature. The phone was faulty and a great disapp
Headset damaged and release of the browser
I've always bought by amazon.com and never had problems, but this time by purchasing two Samsung BlackJack II I617 QWERTY, WM6, GPS, 2 MP camera and 3
Samsung BlackJack II I617 Unlocked Phone
I purchased this phone because I had went through about six android phones in under a year and a half. I wanted something a little older and more reli
Cheap
They gave me the wrong back to this phone when they sent it all together. Really not to happy about it. I even had the people at AT&T trying to shove
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Samsung Blackjack II SGH-I617 from 611connect.com. This user review was collected in 0000-00-00, with a rating of 100 out of 100.
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Best AT&T Phone Ever!
The Samsung BlackJack II SGH-i617 is by far the BEST phone I got from AT&T! This is my first smart-phone, so it took me a while to get used to it. Aft
alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of the Samsung Blackjack II SGH-I617 from att.com. The user reviews were collected from Feb, 2009 to May, 2011. The average user rating from att.com is 73 out of 100.
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Cool Case
I've had this phone for 3 years....started using the case first, then put it away cause the phone wasn't as slim with it, but within the last few mont
Does the Job
This case cover is easy to put on and easy to use. Does not make it harder to push the buttons and keeps the phone clean. Also helps to protect the ph
Leather fitted case
The leather fitted case is nice. However, after a short time the case began to fray and appear worn. The whole idea of leather is the sense of luxury.
Does what I expcected!
Belt clip is not comfortable, and never used. I added a ring to the "snap" strap, and hang it from a carabiner on my "Man-Bag" providing quick access.
alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of the Samsung Blackjack II SGH-I617 from ciao.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2008 to Jun, 2009. The average user rating from ciao.com is 83 out of 100.
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Samsung BlackJack II
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 suppo
One of the mobile phone Windows Mobile Smart phone
Are some changes compare the Samsung i600 or even i607 better known as a Blackjack II). Main changes you are in: Processors, Memory, ... Battery and n
Samsung and BlackJack
Famous American carriers AT&T and samsung jointly issued code-named "BlackJack II" smartphone SGH i617 - in local time on Friday (23 nov 2007). The fi
Samsung i617 gps test Kay Lide map
The use of GPS performance, Samsung cell phone 617 horizontal screen. Cangzhou Xuzhou first leg of the train, get off to a Chinese restaurant for fear
alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the Samsung Blackjack II SGH-I617 from epinions.com. The user reviews were collected from Feb, 2008 to Apr, 2008. The average user rating from epinions.com is 80 out of 100.
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2008 Smartphone of the Year!
The BlackJack II from AT&T is a phone that sports many features I will now down some of the features that makes this phone special. 3G/Internet â?? Th
BlackJack II: Sequels aren't always better...
I'm targeting this review to existing Blackjack owners who might be wondering if it is time to upgrade to the Blackjack II, but others may find it hel
Full Featured and in a Small Package Too.
The Blackjack II comes with house charger, data cable/computer charger and an enclosed program disk for installing the interface needed for syncing th
Brand
BlackJack II from AT&T brings the personal computer experience to a slim, compact device ideal for today's mobile consumer. The powerful and performance-driven BlackJack II, which is available in slick black and red wine color options, features a full QWERTY keyboard, large 2.4" QVGA color display screen and front jog wheel to elevate productivity and improve the mobile experience.
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