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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 affair was ruined for some after numerous battery drain issues, which subsequently led to Samsung shipping the BlackJack with an extended battery. Well, now the BlackJack’s successor is out, and it takes care of that issue and then some.

The Samsung BlackJack II not only features … Continue Reading

When we first learned of the Samsung Haven for Verizon Wireless, we thought it was a thick, boxy brick of a senior phone. Since then, we’ve come to better appreciate its usability charms. In the spectrum of cell phones geared toward the silver-haired set, the Haven sits right in the middle. It neither resembles a telephonic calculator like the Just5 J509, nor is it as tech savvy as the PCD CDM8635, with its 1.3-megapixel camera and hearing assistance features.

The Samsung Haven forgoes a camera–not necessarily a detriment–and focuses instead … Continue Reading

As an entry-level metallic-gray-and-black flip phone, the Samsung Gusto is the spitting image of the Samsung Smooth, though its feature set and design slightly differ. Although there are some nice features inside, phone’s build and call quality are pretty unremarkable. The price, however, is very low–free from Verizon.com after an online discount and a new two-year contract, and $19.99 with a new contract after a $50 mail-in rebate, if you pick it up in retail stores.

Design

Though one on hand the gray-and-black Samsung Gusto is a decently attractive flip phone, … Continue Reading

As Samsung’s Galaxy S devices have hit T-Mobile, AT&T, and Sprint, Verizon Wireless customers have had to stand idly by waiting for their turn at the company’s new Android phones. That time has finally come. The Samsung Fascinate will be available online starting September 8 and in stores September 9 for $199.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. Like the others, the Fascinate offers a gorgeous Super AMOLED touch screen, a great multimedia experience, and smooth performance. It’s a great addition to Verizon’s lineup to … Continue Reading

Out of all the phones in the Samsung Galaxy S series, the Samsung Epic 4G strikes us as the most desirable for power users. Like all Galaxy S phones, the Epic 4G has a large Super AMOLED touch screen, a 1GHz Hummingbird Cortex A8 processor, and it will have access to Samsung’s upcoming Media Hub store. The Epic 4G layers on several enticing extras that its line mates don’t have–such as a slide-out keyboard, a front-facing camera, an LED flash, and most intriguing of all, it supports … Continue Reading

Looking for a nice featured smartphone to kill time with, to do business with, and to have communication with? Well if you are, this Samsung Flight 2 may be just the thing! With a round corner cute design, the Samsung Flight 2 is quite beautiful, but what about the features inside? Check it out.

Released for AT&T, the Samsung Flight 2 comes with a touch screen display and a slide-out keyboard for both messaging and entertainment. It is designed with a landscape … Continue Reading

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Samsung was one of the first cell phone manufacturers to jump on the eco-friendly bandwagon with the Samsung Blue Earth, which has solar panels on its back, and the Samsung Reclaim, which is partially made out of recycled materials. The Samsung Restore is a successor to the Reclaim, albeit with a slightly different design. It too is made out of recycled materials–up to 27 percent in fact–and if you decide to get rid of it, … Continue Reading

Yes, I know you’ve seen just too much smartphones and you’re a little tired on this subject, but just give Samsung Reality SCH-u820 (black) a little more patient, you may find surprise. First let’s take an overall look at this smartphone, and talk about the general good and bad of it.

The good: The Samsung Reality has an intuitive display, three home screens, a 3.5mm headset jack, a nice keyboard, and features that include a 3.2-megapixel camera, GPS, and stereo Bluetooth.

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At just over four ounces, the SGH-T739 may be a little heavy, but the device is also very slim. The slider phone design for the unit packs in a lot of useful service options. There is the Wi-Fi-based UMA connection that works very well with T-Mobile\’s HotSpot service. There is a good quality camera that works at 1.3 megapixels, Bluetooth capability, and an excellent quality music player.

When it comes to audio quality, the sound is excellent. Secure connections make the incidence of dropped calls almost non-existent. The talk time on … Continue Reading

The Samsung JetSet-R550 has a lot going for it. First, there is the simple clamshell design that is so popular with many customers. The overall size of the unit is just right for resting in a lapel pocket or tucking in a side pocket of ones jeans. Since the R550 has an internal antenna, there are no worries about bending or breaking. The weight of the phone is no more than 3.32 ounces, making the device among the lighter cell phones on the market today.

All the usual features that people have come to expect … Continue Reading