Samsung BlackJack
| Company type | Smartphone model |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Products | Mobile phones, smartphones |
Template:Infobox Mobile phone The Samsung SGH-i607, commonly known as the BlackJack, is a smartphone equipped with a QWERTY keypad, launched in 2006 and distributed by AT&T in the United States and by Telstra in Australia. Meanwhile, the European market received the similar model called the Samsung i600, which operated on different 3G frequency bands.
Brand dispute
In January 2007, the company Research In Motion, the manufacturer behind the BlackBerry devices, initiated legal action in a United States federal court, asserting that the BlackJack name infringed upon their trademark due to its resemblance to "BlackBerry". They argued that Samsung deliberately selected a name starting with "Black" to cause consumer confusion among buyers intending to purchase BlackBerry products. The dispute was resolved through an out-of-court settlement one month later. Subsequently, in January 2008, Canadian carriers Rogers Wireless and Fido Solutions introduced the Blackjack II under the brand name Jack in Canada.
Hardware issue
A recognized problem affects devices produced between November 2006 and February 2007, involving a flaw in the antenna unit that leads to frequent call disconnections.
Replacement model
The BlackJack was succeeded by the Samsung BlackJack II, which was marketed in the United States through AT&T and in Canada via Rogers.
Accolades
- Recipient of the CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association) award for "Best hardware" in the smartphone/PDA category.
- Rated superior in a comparative evaluation between the Samsung BlackJack and RIM BlackBerry 8800 by CNET.
Technical specifications
According to Samsung's official documentation:
- Display: 2.25-inch screen with a resolution of 320 × 240 pixels
- Input: QWERTY keyboard
- Operating System: Windows Mobile 5.0, with an available upgrade to Windows Mobile 6
- Processor: Texas Instruments OMAP 1710 running at 220 MHz
- Storage: Supports external microSD cards
- Memory: 64 MB RAM and 128 MB ROM
- Network compatibility: Quad-band GSM (850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz)
- Data capabilities: Supports 3G (UMTS and HSDPA) as well as 2G (EDGE and GPRS)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
- Camera: 1.3-megapixel capable of capturing photos and videos
- Photo resolutions include SXGA (1280 × 960), VGA (640 × 480), QVGA (320 × 240), and QCIF (176 × 144)
- Video recording resolutions are 320 × 240 and 176 × 144
- Features include 2× digital zoom, self-timer, and adjustable brightness levels
- Media playback: Compatible with MP3, WMV, MP4, and 3GP file formats
- Battery: Removable Lithium-ion battery rated at 3.7 volts and 1,200 mAh; offers up to 5.5 hours of talk time and approximately 11 days standby time
- Dimensions: Measures 4.45 × 2.32 × 0.4 inches
- Weight: Weighs approximately 3.5 ounces