Dieter posted on the upcoming Samsung Jack that is coming to AT&T next week for $99.99 after rebate, just like the Nokia E71x is priced. As readers here know I just picked up a Nokia E71x on the 4th of May and have until the 18th to return it. With the Samsung Jack being available on 19 May, I have a tough choice to make. I loved the Samsung BlackJack II and think it was one of the best non-touch WM smartphones ever.
The specifications of the Samsung Jack are almost exactly the same as the Nokia E71x with WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, HSDPA, 3.2 megapixel camera, microSD card slot, and front facing QWERTY keyboard. The Jack runs Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard and is stated to be upgradeable to Windows Mobile 6.5 later this year. Neither of these devices has a standard 3.5mm headset jack and Samsung uses their proprietary port for syncing, charging, and the headset. Nokia’s charging port is fairly standard and at least they use a standard microUSB port for syncing.
The Jack looks a LOT like a Motorola Q and BlackBerry Bold and I would really like to try out the keyboard. It is extremely tough to beat the slim form factor and incredibly solid build of the Nokia E71x though and it will be tough to give this up. Then again, I do have an unlocked Nokia E71 as well that I could fall back on.
I doubt I will be switching to the Samsung Jack because I am really having a good time helping you all out as much as I can with the E71x. I started writing about mobile phones because of my enthusiasm to share my experiences with people and the E71x and Nokia Experts provides me with a perfect outlet to share this with you.
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