Samsung BlackJack Samsung Telecommunications America
(Samsung) today announced the availability of the Windows Mobile 6 upgrade
for the BlackJack(TM), which is available in the U.S. exclusively from
AT&T. BlackJack(TM) users can update their devices from Windows Mobile 5.0
to the new Windows Mobile 6.0 operating platform with a free desktop
download available directly from Samsung.
A highly popular Windows Mobile smart device, the BlackJack(TM) is a
robust, slim handset packed with the power and functionality desired by
business customers and consumers alike. Windows Mobile 6 brings a powerful
personal computer experience to the small screen, improving how people do
business on the go on a single device. With the BlackJack(TM) and Windows
Mobile 6, users can keep track of schedules and contacts through Outlook
Mobile, browse the Internet, and manage Word and Excel documents and view
PowerPoint documents using Office Mobile. Windows Mobile 6 also supports
HTML e-mail so that people can view and compose e-mail messages in their
original HTML format with live links to Web sites, support for images,
tables and bullets.
"Samsung is excited to work with AT&T and Microsoft to bring loyal fans
of the BlackJack an opportunity to refresh their experience with the
Windows Mobile 6 upgrade," said Samsung Chief Marketing Officer, Bill Ogle.
"The upgrade will enhance mobile productivity with key feature enhancements
such as Video Share calling and Microsoft Office Mobile."
"AT&T customers continue to love the BlackJack(TM) and the availability
of Windows Mobile 6 capabilities presents them with a winning combination
that brings the BlackJack(TM) to new heights in terms of functionality,"
said Michael Woodward, AT&T vice president, Business Voice/Data and
Mobility Products. "It's a great enhancement to AT&T's industry leading
Windows Mobile device portfolio."
With the BlackJack(TM), users can get rich entertainment features and
powerful business applications turbo-charged by AT&T's 3G-enabled
BroadbandConnect network in an ultra sleek design. Also included with the
upgrade is software that gives BlackjackTM the capability to conduct Video
Share calling. Users also can take their BlackJack(TM) with them abroad to
access e-mail or browse the Web in more than 140 countries, and make or
take a phone call in more than 195 countries -- the largest international
footprint of any U.S. carrier. Additional features of the Samsung
BlackJack(TM) include an MP3 player, 1.3 megapixel camera with video
capture and sharing capabilities and Stereo Bluetooth(R) version 2.0 with
stereo headset support.
"The Samsung BlackJack is an iconic device for the mobile industry
helping people to do more on the go while making a stylish statement," said
Scott Horn, general manager, Microsoft. "The Windows Mobile 6 upgrade
enhances the easy-to-use Windows Mobile experience by offering new
features, such as support for HTML mail, to help people stay connected to
family and friends from anywhere, at any time."
Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless
handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America.
Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with
2006 parent company sales of US$63.4 billion and net income of US$8.5
billion. Employing approximately 138,000 people in 124 offices in 56
countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Media
Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication Network
Business and Digital Appliance Business. Recognized as one of the fastest
growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital
TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs.
Source: Samsung
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