Samsung SGH I607 BlackJack

I have been an avid Blackberry user for over a year and never thought that I'd see a phone that would make me want to switch. However, the BlackJack has done just that.

For former Blackberry users, there are familiar tools, like the thumbwheel and the "back" key on the right side of the phone. There is also a full QWERTY keyboard, so you won't have to change the way you text message or email.

There are some differences. Rather than having the numbers together, there are separated by a row of letter keys. They are easy to see, because they are a different color from the letter keys. Once you get used to it, that placement is actually a plus.

You can set up to 10 different alarms on this phone - 1 wakeup alarm and 9 others. This is a convenience because you don't have to change the time on your regular alarm. The wake-up alarm also gives you the options of setting up multiple wake-up times that include weekdays only, single days or weekend only. As I just discovered, you can also customize the names of those alarms to the activity that you set it for.

The other smartphone capabilities are there - including the ability to use Windows Mobile and Outlook. You can sync your BlackJack with two computers so that you can keep up with all of your appointments AND download music from your computer via Windows Media Player. I have already added and edited my contact lists, my task lists and notes with no problem.

The organizer functions includes extras like the converter that gives you information on currency, length, weight, volume, area and temperature. There is also a stopwatch and voice note capability.

This phone has an awesome media player and a good camera. Bluetooth earphones are an accessory that you can purchase to listen to music - or use a wired set. The speakerphone also works really well.

It has parental control settings that will allow parents to control what content can be purchased and viewed on the phone.

This phone even is able to print to prnters with bluetooth serial port profiles.

There are a few things that weren't fun; those are basically carrier-related. If you want to watch videos or listen to music, there are additional charges. You can create your own videos - just be sure to buy the extra memory card.

The other thing that helped me to decide to switch was the fact that my carrier's internet plan was cheaper than the Blackberry plan that I had.

If you like the business capabilities but still want to have fun with a sleek, sexy and very thin phone, this is the phone for you.