Samsung BlackJack II

Samsung Electronics

Industry	Consumer electronics
Founded	January 13, 1969 (1969-01-13) in Suwon, South Korea
Headquarters	Suwon , South Korea
Products	Smartphones, semiconductors, home appliances, consumer electronics
Website	www.samsung.com

This article is about the cellular phone. For other meanings, see Black Jack.

The Samsung BlackJack II (model SGH-i617) is a smartphone distributed by AT&T within the United States. It serves as the follow-up to the original Samsung BlackJack model. In Canada, the variant SGH-i616 is branded as "Samsung Jack" and offered through Rogers and Fido networks. This device was eventually replaced by the subsequent model, the Samsung Epix.

Available color options include black, burgundy, blue, and pink.

Specifications

Details provided by Samsung's official resources:

• Display: 2.4 inches diagonal
• Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels with a 65K color capacity on a TFT screen
• Input: Backlit QWERTY keypad paired with a jog wheel for navigation
• Operating System: Windows Mobile 6 Standard Edition, upgradeable to Windows Mobile 6.1
• Processor: Texas Instruments OMAP running at 260 MHz
• Storage Expansion: Supports external microSD cards up to 4 GB SDHC format
• Voice Command functionality available after updating to Windows Mobile 6.1
• Memory: Equipped with 128 MB RAM and 256 MB ROM
• Network Compatibility: Quad-band GSM (850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz)
• Data Connectivity: Supports 3G via UMTS and HSDPA at frequencies of 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz; note that the Canadian SGH-i616 model lacks UMTS support on the 2100 MHz band, limiting European 3G access; also supports EDGE and GPRS for 2G connections
  • Includes integrated Assisted GPS (AGPS)
• Wireless: Bluetooth version 2.0 + EDR enabled
• Camera: A single rear-facing camera with a resolution of 2.0 megapixels capable of capturing both photos and video footage
  • Offers multiple image resolutions including SXGA (1600 x 1200), VGA (640 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240), and QCIF (176 x144)
  • Features digital zoom up to four times magnification
  • Includes self-timer and multi-shot options
  • Adjustable brightness control available
  • Does not include flash functionality
• Supported video playback formats include MPEG-4, H.263, and WMV files
• Power Source: Removable Lithium-ion battery rated at 3.7 volts and a capacity of 1,700 mAh; provides up to seven hours of talk time and approximately fourteen days on standby mode
• Physical Dimensions: Measures 4.4 inches in length, 2.3 inches in width, and has a thickness of 0.4 inches
• Weight: Weighs approximately 3.52 ounces

Unreleased functionalities

• Meanings of the upper indicator light colors:
  • Purple: message transmission or reception
  • Blue: Bluetooth turned on/off or alarm notification
  • Amber: connectivity issue detected
  • Red: charging in progress or battery running low
  • Green: battery fully charged
• Indicators on the Home Screen:
  • 3G: connected via 3G network
  • E: connected to EDGE network
  • G: connected to WAP service
  • Wi-fi: Available with "Good quality" signal

Samsung Jack

The Samsung Jack, also known as the Samsung SGH-i637, is a smartphone offered by AT&T within the United States. It serves as the follow-up model to the Samsung BlackJack II. The device is presented in a metallic gray finish.Template:Fix/category

External links

• Official Samsung Blackjack II website Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine
• Samsung Galaxy Beyond X Smartphone Featuring Hexa Cameras and 5G Capability
• Reviews: c|net, phoneArena, Washington Post Archived 2008-02-15 at the Wayback Machine
• Resources: MyBlackjack2.com
• Resources: Samsung Windows Mobile assistance Archived 2009-02-16 at the Wayback Machine