We have several blackjack games to choose from on Windows Phone and Windows 8, most being of the free-and-supported-by-ads variety. But hey, ads can be annoying! With that in mind, I recently checked out a paid universal game called Blackjack Assassin from DeadCode Software (the trial is fully featured and ad-supported). With a name like that, you might expect a cool and quirky...
Looking for a simple game of blackjack? One with a pirate feel to it? Blackjack Caribbean from XIMAD is being offered over at the Windows Phone Marketplace that might fit the bill. Blackjack Caribbean is a simply, yet entertaining, version of blackjack. The game's graphics are nice and the game ran smoothly with no bumps, glitches or crashes experienced. Blackjack Caribbean is a...
Panoramic Software is offering BlackJack over at the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace and at $.99 it's a steal. The Windows Phone game is sharp looking, stable and entertaining. Key features include card counting options, game achievements, and a learn to play mode. You know the drill, to see how well these features pan out just follow the break. It's Blackjack Not much fan fair needed to...
If you haven’t noticed, one of the biggest things that I look for in a new game for my phone is how well it translates to the mobile platform. There are good reasons that my favorite game genre (First Person Shooters) haven’t made a big splash in the Windows Mobile arena; that is because there are certain controls that lend themselves to that type of game. Card games traditionally...
We're not quite sure what's in store here, but the Samsung "Jack" has appeared on an AT&T rebate form, courtesy of the Boy Genius Report. We know the Jack as the Canadian version of the i617 Blackjack II. The two phones are identical, except one just goes by "Jack." The one we see listed here is the i637 "Jack." We've actually seen the i637 before at the FCC, when we thought it...
Sometimes it seems like the search for the perfect case for my phone never ends. In some ways that is true, partially because of the variety involved in life. In some situations I want one type of case, and in other situations a different form factor may serve me better. Typically cases fall into one of two categories; either designed for one specific device, or designed to fit a wide...
In this week's podcast, Dieter takes another look a the BlackJack II - part of his ongoing love it / hate it / love it saga with the device -- this time with with the added bonus of a bum unit that needs replacing. Download it directly with this link Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe directly to the Podcast feed with your favorite Podcatcher here Check out Microsoft's Getting Started...
Microsoft's new services, new rumored devices, less movie chit chat. Listen in! Download it directly with this link Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe directly to the Podcast feed with your favorite Podcatcher here Listen to it here with this flash player: News 6.1 ROMs for Touch and Mogul Service Funtime: Live Mesh Windows Live Client Update Microsoft Shakeup New BlackJack II...
It's good to see some forward movement this week on the Windows Mobile 6.l front, first with the Touch Cruise getting its long-awaited update, and now Canadian carrier Rogers rolling it out for the Samsung Jack — that's Blackjack for the rest of us. [via] That's the good news. The bad news is that this is still a Black-, er, Jack we're talking about, so the upgrade process isn't...
Casey writes in to let us know that the on-again, off-again download page for the Windows Mobile 6.1 Update for the BlackJack II is on again -- this time with live links for Windows Mobile 6.1. BlackJack II 6.1 Download for Windows XP BlackJack II 6.1 Download for Vista As always with any Windows Mobile ROM update, be sure you have all your apps ready to re-install and all your PIM...
This is the week for Windows Mobile 6.1 updates, innit? First came the AT&T Tilt Update, then the XV6800 Update, and now we have a tip from Jared that you can get the Windows Mobile 6.1 update for the BlackJack II officially as well. Here's your XP download Here's your Vista download As is standard operating procedure with BlackJack updates -- this update is a major pain to set...
WMExperts has reviewed the Motorola Q9h, we've taken a close look at the BlackJack II, we've even already had one smackdown between the two devices. Still, the Q9h and the BJII are the top two WM Standard devices on AT&T and plenty of folks may still be considering one or the other. In my case, I've moved from a BlackJack II to a Motorola Q9h after a bit of thought and a bit of...
One of the more popular styles of cases floating around these days is the horizontal or lateral cases. They ride close to the hip and for the most part are less bulky than vertical cases. Prima Cases offers their Lateral Pouch Case ($34.95) into the mix hoping to lead the pack of various side cases available on the market. To see where the Prima Lateral Pouch falls, read on! When you...
Case-Mate has been making cell phone and MP3 player accessories for about three years now. They have introduced a premium leather case for most cell phones, the Case Mate Signature Case-Holster Combo ($49.95). In testing this case with the Samsung BlackJack II the case shows a lot of promise. To see how well this signature case is, read on! The Case-Mate Signature Case-Holster Combo...
What does a SCUBA diving suit company have in common with a cellphone? Not much unless the company is Body Glove. Founding in the early 1950’s, Body Glove manufactured and designed dive suits. In 1995, Body Glove started using the same neoprene material that made their wetsuits successful to make cell phone cases. Their latest is the Body Glove Silicone Protective Case ($...
One of the most dominant questions asked from someone who has just bought a new phone is, “What’s a good case?”. If the side pouch style fits your fancy, then Smartphone Expert’s Side Pouch ($24.95) is a good answer for such a question. Read on for the full review! Product Overview Out of the plastic wrapper, there’s really not much to the case. Offered in five color patterns...
While skin cases are the more economical, basic means to protect your phone, the metal case may be the sturdiest means. Monaco manufactures a clam-shell, aluminum case that comes in silver or black - the Monaco Aluminum Hard Case for BlackJack II ($24.95). The case comes with a removable lug that can be screwed into the back and used with a belt swivel-clip. If you prefer pocket...
If vertical cases are your thing, the Smartphone Experts Top Pouch Case for the BlackJack or BlackJack II ($24.95) should be right up your ally. Available in Black, Red Brandy, Saddle Brandy, Cream Brandy and Cocoa Brandy, this leather case is well built, protects your phone and holds your phone securely in place. Read on for the full review! General Fit In testing this...
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As one of the premier Smartphones on the market, the Samsung BlackJack gets a lot of attention from the folks that make accessories. Seidio is no exception. A quick peek around the WMExperts store shows the manufacturer to be a significant player in the Smartphone market. The Holster ($27.95 from the WMExperts store) for the Blackjack is a good example of their competence. The full...