AT&T Samsung Jack
Samsung Jack Review
Featuring a faster
processor, 3G, Wi-fi, GPS and Bluetooth functions the Samsung Jack SGH
i637 is the latest incarnation of Samsung Blackjack series.
Sporting a QWERTY form,
the Samsung Jack comes with Windows Mobile 6.1 for solid messaging and
overall performance. The phone is sometimes referred to as the Blackjack
3 as lineage shows huge improvements over its earlier models. Touchscreen
phones seem to be the rave today but the QWERTY format may prove to
be a better way of text and message input. Feedback is also one which
maybe an advantage over touchscreen phones,. Texting through a keyboard
is quicker and easier than touchscreen displays.
For those wondering
why the SGH i637 carries the ???Jack???name and not the usual ???Blackjack???
acronym, this is in response to its competitors negative feedbacks.
Its main competitor the RIM BlackBerry Curve carries the same ???Black???
name and Samsung has dropped it to avoid intellectual entanglements.
That said the Samsung Jack is poised to target markets for smartphones
like the Nokia E71 and Blackberry??™s.
The Samsung Jack is
surprisingly lightweight. Form and design is a welcome change from the
usual sharp and straight lines associated with smart and business phones.
Navigating through the phones Window Mobile was aproblems with the earlier
Blackjacks. The Samasung jack has moved leaps and has made navigation
simpler with aa innovative turbo scroll button. Other new features for
navigation includes a series of long and short presses for accessing
certain functions. Pressing the send key twice enables you to make a
call while pressing it down longer gives you the speakerphone.
Call quality was good
with better than average reception compared to other phones tested.
Calls were never dropped during the tests even while driving through
the countryside. The Samsung clearly outclasses the competition with
its surprisingly long battery life. Registering 8 hours for continous
calls the Jack trumps similar smartphones in its class. The phone weight
is due to its heavy battery but the tradeoff from this is surely worth
it.
Built as a smartphone
and business phone, the Samsung Jack SGH i637 scores good for messaging
and making calls. Social applications were left out but all essentail
messaging and features come standard with the phone. The phone comes
with the usual services from AOL, Yahoo and MSN but welcome additions
include support for Gmail and email setup toggling. For heavy text users,
the Windows Mobile interface makes messaging simple. The QWERTY keyboard
was smaller than its rivals but good feedback and sturdy constructions
made texting easy.
Windows Mobile 6.1
proves why it??™s a popular cellphone application as it makes quick
work of scheduling. Other features include Microsoft Outlook support.
It also enables users to view and edit documents such as Word, Excell
and basic Powerpoint presentations. Added features included in the package
are smaller PIM applications such as a D-Day countdown clock and Wikepedia
search tools. What makes the phone special is the phones ability to
function as a modem. Accessing the Internet is easy by using the phones
connection. This could prove to be an invaluable additionfor people
who go on those business trips who require an alternative internet connection.
The fact that the Samsung
Jack SGH i637 was designed for business and smartphone users does not
mean mediocre multimedia features. Samsung phones are known fortheir
great mutimedia functions and this was not left out with the Samsung
Jack. A 3.2 Megapixel camera comes standard with the phone. Image capture
is better than most 3 Megapixel shooters. An auto focus function could
have made image capture better as some images seemed out of focus but
pictures were generally clear and crisp.
The Samsung Jack SGH
i637 represents a huge improvement over its predecessors. The previous
Blackjack series provided business users a capable phone, with Samsungs
latest offer ithas made the mobile experience a more capable one. Building
on its previous models success the phone comes out with new applications
which only makes it a favorite among smartphone users. The Samsung Jack
SGH i637 comes out as one of the best in the market today, serious buyers
should consider this phone if your into the smartphone market.
Samsung Jack Specs in Detail
| UPC | 1032 |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | Samsung Jack |
| Battery Type | Li - Ion |
| Battery Capacity | 1480 mAh |
| Battery Talk Time | 7.00 hours |
| Standby Time | 288 hours |
| GSM Bands | 850/900/1800/1900 |
| CDMA Bands | N/A |
| Operating System | Windows Mobile Standard |
| OS Version | 6.1 |
| Processor | 528 MHz |
| Memory | 256 MB RAM / 256 MB ROM |
| Unveiled on | 14 May 2009 |
| Display Type | Color |
| Display Technology | TFT |
| Display Size | 320 x 240 pixels |
| Display Colors | 65 536 |
| Display Physical Size | 2.40 inches |
| Display Features | N/A |
| Additional Display Type | N/A |
| Additional Display Size | N/A |
| Additional Display Colors | N/A |
| Additional Display Physical Size | N/A |
| Multiple SIM Cards Support | N/A |
| Design Form Factor | Candybar |
| Design of Antenna | Internal |
| Dimensions | 4.40 x 2.40 x 0.50 (111,44 x 60,70 x 12,94 mm) |
| Weight | 3.60 oz (101,49 g) |
| Global Roaming System | Yes |
| Accelerometer | N/A |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| TTY TDD Enabled | Yes |
| Camera and Video Camera Type | Built-in - Immobile |
| Camera and Video Camera Resolution | 3 megapixels |
| Camera and Video Camera Video Capture | N/A |
| Camera and Video Camera Flash | N/A |
| Camera and Video Camera Features | N/A |
| Camera and Video Camera More | Digital zoom |
| Camera and Video Video Playback Protocols | MPEG4, H.263 |
| Camera and Video Video Playback Features | N/A |
| Connectivity Data More | GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s/HSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s |
| Data Max Speed | N/A |
| Internet Browsing Protocols | N/A |
| Internet Browsing Features | Internet Explorer Mobile |
| Infrared Port | N/A |
| Bluetooth Version | 2.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | N/A |
| Bluetooth Features | EDR |
| Wireless LAN Type | 802.11b/802.11g |
| USB Type | N/A |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 |
| Proprietory | N/A |
| SyncML | N/A |
| Computer Synchronization | Yes |
| HeadSet Jack 2 5mm | N/A |
| Head Jack 3 5mm | Yes |
| TV Out | N/A |
| External Antenna | N/A |
| Pop Port | N/A |
| Full Keyboard | QWERTY |
| Touch Screen | N/A |
| Side Keys Left | Volume keys |
| Side Keys Right | N/A |
| Predictive Text Input Support | N/A |
| Predictive Text Input Type | T9 |
| Memory Expansion Slot Type | microSDHC |
| Memory Built in | N/A |
| Message Text Send Receive | Yes |
| Message EMS | N/A |
| Message MMS | Yes |
| Message Instant Messaging More | N/A |
| Message Instant Messaging Services | Yahoo!, AOL, MSN |
| Message E mail Protocols | IMAP/POP3/SMTP |
| Message E mail Features | Push e-mail support |
| Music AND Audio Music Player Protocols | MP3, AAC, AAC+ |
| Music AND Audio Music Player Features | Windows Media Player |
| Music AND Audio Radio | N/A |
| Music AND Audio FM Transmitter | N/A |
| Voice Dialing | N/A |
| Voice Commands | N/A |
| Voice Recording | Yes |
| Voice Speaker | Yes |
| Voice VoIP | N/A |
| Regulatory Approval SAR Head | 1.04 |
| Regulatory Approval SAR Body | 0.53 |
| Regulatory Approval SAR Measured in | 1900 MHz |
| Polyphonic Rings Voices | N/A |
| Notifications Polyphonic Rings Features | MP3 ringtones |
| Vibration Alert | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes |
| TO DO | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
| Flashlight | N/A |
| Organizer Other | World Clock, Notes, Unit Converter |
| Document Viewer Support | N/A |
| Document Viewer Supported formats | Office 2003, PDF |
| Book Features | Capacity depends on system memory |
| Book Capacity | N/A |
| Book Multiple Numbers Per Contact | Yes |
| Book Picture ID | Yes |
| Book Ring ID | Yes |
| Personalization Faceplates | N/A |
| Personalization Profiles | Yes |
| Games | Yes plus downloadable |
| JAVA Profile | N/A |
| JAVA Configuration | N/A |
| Wireless LAN Support | N/A |
| Messaging E mail More | N/A |
| Software JAVA Support | Yes |
| Connectivity Internet Browsing Support | N/A |
| Connectivity Bluetooth Support | N/A |
| Connectivity USB More | Yes |
| Battery Talk time 3G | N/A |
| Battery Stand by time 3G | N/A |
| Battery Video call time | N/A |
| Battery Music playback | N/A |
| Battery Video playback | N/A |
| Battery Gaming | N/A |
| Battery GPS usage | N/A |

