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| Product
name |
Samsung BlackJack II - black (AT&T)
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T-Mobile Shadow (copper)
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Apple iPhone 3G (16GB, black)
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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - dark purple (Sprint)
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T-Mobile Sidekick
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Palm Centro - cobalt blue (Verizon Wireless)
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| Review date |
December 06, 2007
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October 28, 2007
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July 11, 2008
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December 17, 2007
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July 29, 2008
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June 16, 2008
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CNET
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7.3
Very good
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7.0
Very good
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8.3
Excellent
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8.0
Excellent
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7.7
Very good
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7.0
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| Users' rating |
6.6
Good
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7.4
Very good
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6.8
Good
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7.7
Very good
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8.3
Excellent
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7.1
Very good
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Review summary
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Although the Samsung BlackJack II doesn't bring any revolutionary upgrades, there are a number of welcome additions, including GPS and better performance, to make it a worthy successor and a good-value smartphone.
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For the young professionals who have outgrown their cell phone but aren't quite ready for a business-centric device, the T-Mobile Shadow offers a nice compromise, as the entry-level smartphone brings the capabilities of a Windows Mobile smartphone into a fresh and affordable package.
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The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper call quality. The iTunes App Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. Critical features still are missing, and the battery depletes quickly under heavy use, but the iPhone 3G is a big improvement over the original model.
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The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 improves on an already-impressive smartphone with the addition of GPS, video recording, and 3G support.
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With the new features, extra level of customization, and affordable price tag, the T-Mobile Sidekick is a good choice for the carrier's younger customers looking for an all-in-one communication device.
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Despite some minor shortcomings, the Palm Centro offers Verizon Wireless customers an easy-to-use, affordable, and solid performing smartphone that's perfect for the first-time buyer or anyone on a budget.
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| Basic Specs |
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Service Provider |
ATT
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T-Mobile
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ATT
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Sprint Nextel
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T-Mobile
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Verizon Wireless
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Cellular technology |
GSM
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GSM
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WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
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CDMA
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GSM
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Band / mode |
GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband)
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WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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CDMA 800/1900
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GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband)
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Wireless Interface |
Bluetooth
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WiFi
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Bluetooth
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IEEE 802.11b
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IEEE 802.11g
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Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth (A2DP)
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OS provided |
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0
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Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0
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Apple MacOS X
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Palm OS 5.4.9
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Input device type |
Keyboard
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Jog wheel
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Keypad
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Touch-screen
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Keyboard
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Wireless connectivity |
Bluetooth 2.0
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IEEE 802.11
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Color support |
16-bit (64K colors)
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16-bit (64K colors)
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Talk time |
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Up to 300 min
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Up to 600 min
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Up to 300 min
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Up to 210 min
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Weight |
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5.3 oz
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4.7 oz
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0.2 lbs
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4.5 oz
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4.2 oz
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RAM installed size |
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64 MB
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Clock speed |
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200 MHz
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312 MHz
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Height |
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4.1 in
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4.6 in
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4.2 in
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4.7 in
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4.2 in
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Packaged contents |
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Carrying case
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Hands-free headset
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Service & support details type |
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1-year warranty
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Built-in devices |
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Camera
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Camera
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Digital player
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Camera
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Digital player
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| Product
name |
Samsung BlackJack II - black (AT&T)
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T-Mobile Shadow (copper)
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Apple iPhone 3G (16GB, black)
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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - dark purple (Sprint)
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T-Mobile Sidekick
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Palm Centro - cobalt blue (Verizon Wireless)
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| Full specifications |
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Full Specifications
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