Personal Technology Tips in Plain English
Samsung Blackjack i607
Free Wallpapers and Themes for Windows Mobile Cell Phones (like the Samsung Blackjack)
Apr 18th
Ahhh…you are at peace with the world and your smartphone in your palm. . .
And wouldn’t it be nice if you could look at your phone and see a reflection of the tranquil beauty inside your mind? 
One way to change the scenery when looking at your phone everyday is to literally change it!
You can change the wall paper (background on the mobile phone screen desktop) as well as the themes that are used for the menus, directory pages, etc. Here’s some free downloads for you to try it out: Read the rest of this entry »
First Looks: Samsung Blackjack II i617 Reviews
Jan 25th
Yes, it’s finally here. I just saw the Samsung Blackjack II (Samsung i617) on the AT&T Wireless network in person at the store.
Although I just ordered a brand new Samsung Blackjack i607 from the recent limited recall that should arrive within 5 business days for free, I’ve been eyeing the new kid on the block to see if it’s worth the upgrade.
By the way, the $0.00 price tag on the Samsung Blackjack II at http://www.adviceonwireless.com/ makes any potential purchase decision much easier. . . Read the rest of this entry »
How To Get A Free Replacement Samsung Blackjack i607 From AT&T Wireless
Jan 24th
If you’ve had your Samsung Blackjack for a couple of months, no doubt that you’ve been eyeing the new Samsung Blackjack II that just came out. My Blackjack wasn’t damaged or broken, but I was frustrated with the AT&T network for dropping calls here and there.
Of course, I just blamed the cellular network and reception, but my wife’s AT&T Blackberry never drops calls and she would be on the phone in the car at the same time as when I would have questionable reception during a call.
I recently found out that there was a “recall” of sorts from Samsung for Blackjack i607 handsets manufactured between NOVEMBER 2006 and FEBRUARY 2007. As long as your current handset is under the 18 month warranty, AT&T will initiate a “warranty exchange” to give you a shiny new Blackjack handset. You won’t even have to suffer without your phone at all for a day. They mail you a new phone, you swap it out with your old phone and mail your old phone back — all free.
Here’s exactly how to get a brand new phone and what to expect in the package that arrives. Read the rest of this entry »
Details of Official Samsung Blackjack i607 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrade
Jan 23rd
Time to stop holding your breath.
It’s finally here! Samsung Blackjack users now can officially upgrade to Windows Mobile 6 on their Samsung i607 handsets!
If you have no clue why you should be upgrading if at all, check out this handy comparison chart of Windows Mobile 5 vs. Windows Mobile 6.
Here’s the “official” highlights of WM6: Read the rest of this entry »
GADGET ALERT: Samsung Blackjack II coming out on AT&T Wireless
Oct 25th
It’s official — AT&T announced with Samsung that the Blackjack II will be coming out this year — less than 1 year after the original Blackjack i607 was introduced.
Here’s a first peek at the new phone:
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Samsung Blackjack Tip: How to check your DATA USAGE on AT&T Wireless
Aug 26th
If you’re smart, you’re already signed up for the MediaMax 200 or Unlimited data plans for your Samsung Blackjack which is just $20 more per month — they give you unlimited data, email, web usage on your Samsung Blackjack.
However, not everyone needs unlimited data, and if you’re on one of the limited data packages, you probably want know on any given day if you’re close to your limit or if you’re already over your monthly data usage quota. . . Read the rest of this entry »
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