Samsung BlackJack II / Motorola Q9 Global Showdown
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Introduction
If you've had your eye on the Samsung BlackJack II and the Motorola Q9 Global, you're not alone. Both run Windows Mobile 6 Standard and have a similar form factor and spec list - no wonder you're having trouble making a decision! I sought out to find which device is truly the best. Read on for a comprehensive showdown between the two devices!
Review Date: January 30, 2008
Picture Highlights
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| From the front, we see the differences in the keyboard. The Q9 Global's keys are large and have ridges on the top, making it easy to feel for the next letter. The BlackJack II's keys are spread apart and are more "clicky" when you press them, with a noticeable lag from when you press a key to when it shows up on the screen. Note the rotary scroll wheel/Dpad combination on the BlackJack II, something that the Q9 Global lacks and desperately needs. | I test the GPS signal acquisition times and try to measure device performance by the speed at which programs open. |
| I test the keyboard on each device | I talk about software on each device. |
Overall Impression
It wasn't easy coming up with a winner here. Both of these devices, in my opinion, represent the best money can buy right now in terms of a Windows Mobile Standard device that work in the US. If price is a big issue for you, then the BlackJack II is a great choice - it's good-looking, generally easy to use, and has lots of connectivity options. But if you want the best and are willing to pay the price, go with the Q9 Global - the keyboard is the best I've ever used on any mobile device, it's fast, and has good software. The Q9 Global wins this one.
