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Rocco Augusto
10-25-2007, 09:15 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=news&id=4609' target='_blank'>http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=news&id=4609</a><br /><br /></div><em>&quot;When the SGH-i620 first surfaced in May of this year, I was intrigued by the form factor and excited to try it out, because it seemed to be a variation of the BlackJack (and if you know me, you know I love my BlackJack). Though the unit is officially called the SGH-i620, it's also known as the BlackJack slider because it looks like a shrunken BlackJack (that's the SGH-i607) with a slide out keyboard. So what's different between the i607 and i620? In the next two weeks or so, we'll cover the device in full via video reviews, but in summary: the i620 adds a faster processor (400MHz versus 201MHz), front-facing video camera, a 2MP camera on the rear, stereo speakers, and touch-sensitive keys on the front with a rotary wheel built into the D-Pad. Unfortunately, the device doesn't have WiFi.&quot;</em><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze9_r7v7AJM&amp;eurl=http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&amp;t=news&amp;id=4609" target="_blank"><img border="1" src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/500/spt/auto/1193342627.usr8.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I have to say, even though the Samsung Blackjack slider is a tad ugly, it is also <em>very</em> appealing. Out of all the new Smartphones that have been released lately, the new Samsung Blackjack Slider is on the top of this list for devices that I would like to own. Brandon Miniman of <a href="http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&amp;t=news&amp;id=4609">Pocketnow.com</a> has done a gret job on this unboxing video and I absolutely loved the comparison shots. Hopefully I'm not alone in my desperately wanting to own this device. So what do you guys and gals think? Should I buy one or not?

whydidnt
10-25-2007, 11:04 PM
The specs I saw for this phone indicate it's Tri-Band with only Euro 3G support. If that's true, it's a non-starter for me as I need the 850 Mhz band and want 3G support for any of my phones. Otherwise I really like it, looks quite pocketable, though I'm guessing the keyboard is a little tough to use, much like the old Samsung i730 slider. Still...

Mark Larson
10-26-2007, 01:08 AM
The specs I saw for this phone indicate it's Tri-Band with only Euro 3G support. If that's true, it's a non-starter for me as I need the 850 Mhz band and want 3G support for any of my phones. Otherwise I really like it, looks quite pocketable, though I'm guessing the keyboard is a little tough to use, much like the old Samsung i730 slider. Still...

I'm betting that Samsung wants to avoid stepping on AT&T's toes. Also, this is much smaller than the i730.

Mike Temporale
10-26-2007, 03:17 AM
Yeah, this is a tri band device. :( Otherwise, it would be a great phone, IMHO.

I'm getting mixed results on the i640 (big brother version of this device). Originaly, I heard it was quad-band, but now I'm hearing it's no different than this. Just without the branding. :confused:

Rocco Augusto
10-26-2007, 11:44 PM
A tri-band device really wouldn't bother me that much as I now live and work extremely close to a tower and really don't get time to travel much anymore due to how busy work is. Than again, I might start traveling again in the near future... Oh, decisions decisions!

Mike Temporale
10-27-2007, 12:55 PM
It's all about the future, and who really knows where you'll be in 6 - 8 months. Maybe there won't be a change. On the other hand, perhaps your employer moves to a new office, or gets purchased and the office is relocated to the new parent company. Or maybe you get assigned a contract that requires you to travel to the client site.

;) just trying to stir the pot a little. :D