Samsung SPH-i325 ACE
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Introduction
The original Samsung Blackjack from AT&T was quite a popular form factor. Even though AT&T now has the updated and nicer looking Blackjack II, Sprint has released the Samsung ACE, which is very similar to the original Blackjack. The biggest difference between the ACE and the Blackjack is that the ACE has EVDO/CDMA support as well as GSM/GPRS, plus a few other interesting custom enhancements. Did Sprint get the ACE right? Read on for a thorough look!
Review Date: May 7, 2008
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| The coolest thing about the Sprint ACE is that it's the first dual-mode Windows Mobile smartphone available. That means it supports both CDMA and GSM/GPRS networks, which can come in very handy if you travel a lot. | The ACE feels exactly like the Samsung/ATT Blackjack I in your hand. It's a very comfortable thickness, width, and weight that does not feel huge when holding up to your head. |
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| If you hold down the scroll wheel for more than three seconds, a "Quick Launcher" task manager appears on the right side of the screen. You can then use the scroll wheel to switch applications. This is a great way to multitask since you don't have to go back to the home screen in order to switch to a different program. | The Sprint TV application is very cool. It gives you access to a number of streaming video channels that you can watch of your Sprint Vision high speed internet access account. |
Overall Impression
While this is the first Windows Mobile phone to have dual mode CDMA and GSM capabilities, the implementation is not very impressive. There's no GPS or WiFi and the ACE lacks the style upgrades of the Blackjack II. But if you're a Sprint user who occasionally travels abroad and loves Windows Mobile Standard, this is the phone for you.
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