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Blackjack...not just for casinos!

My wife, Elizabeth, recently picked up the new Samsung Blackjack. A very cool device!

Very slim, much like a MotoQ, but with a greatly reduced hassle factor. She had it set up to her Exchange server account without my help. She was previously using a Blackberry 7520 on Nextel. She ponied up the $200 for early termination after checking out the Blackjack. She claims to be much happier with the new device and the new network (Cingular).

She has been gracious enough to allow me to play with it from time to time and I must say that this device has a slim enough profile to get me re-interested in full QWERTY devices again. (I forced myself to learn T9 to get away from the bulky Blackberries and TREOs) Overall, I like the device. The buttons are workable, but best for smaller hands. The display is, simply put, beautiful. Smartphone with a scrollwheel...nice addition.

Kinda sucks that there were no cases available immediately, but this device is slim enough to drop in your shirt pocket or purse with no prob.

 

Published Nov 28 2006, 09:12 PM by marcus
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Chuck said:

Just picked one up myself and am evaluating the best method of accessing my exchange account.

I started with xpressmail and have to say i'm somewhat underwhelmed. I'll try active-sync next. Hoping it will work well enough to avoid the reasonable but none the less costly $20 Good Mobile approach.

December 4, 2006 11:04 AM
 

Marcus said:

I have been happy using ActiveSync since Exchange 2003 came out. Others in our group find it too thin on various features, but it works well for how I use mobile devices for email management.

I would be very interested in what you decide.

December 14, 2006 7:20 AM
 

er said:

can u sync corp email that require vpn access without having to acquire IT  to provide the pin number for corp exchange server

January 28, 2007 3:15 PM
 

marcus said:

ER,

Smartphones allow for various methods of accessing your email.

Orgs using Exchange can use either Mobile Access (direct connection to Exchange server over HTTPS or HTTP), or POP/IMAP setttings to retrieve their email. The Mobile Access is the best way to go, because you will get wireless sync of your email, contacts, and calendar. The other methods only get you the email.

The direct Exchange server access requires IT involvement as there are some fundamental changes to the network setup that are required to allow it. My recommendation: check with your IT guys to see what they are supporting at this time.

January 31, 2007 8:57 AM

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