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  • 06-13-2008, 02:49 PM
    [email protected]
    On Jun 3, 10:11*am, Todd Allcock <[email protected]> wrote:
    > At 03 Jun 2008 09:27:03 -0700 [email protected] wrote:
    >
    > > Does the BlackJack II cause noises (when first turned on or
    > > trasmitting) on unshielded speakers (e.g. Car/Computer Speakers)?
    > > When a co-worker here turns on her AT&T wireless phone in the next
    > > cubicle, my computer speakers make morse-code/crackling type noises
    > > Will the BlackJack II do the same?

    >
    > Most likely- GSM phones make a lot of Chatter when registering with or
    > communicating with a tower.


    A Samsung X426 (dual-band?) causes GSM chatter on startup in my car.
    A Samsung Blackjack II SGH-i617 (quad-band?) doesn't; I've tried
    startup, shutdown, voice-calls, etc.
    Do the additional bands solve the problem?
  • 06-03-2008, 11:11 AM
    Todd Allcock
    At 03 Jun 2008 09:27:03 -0700 [email protected] wrote:

    > Does the BlackJack II cause noises (when first turned on or
    > trasmitting) on unshielded speakers (e.g. Car/Computer Speakers)?
    > When a co-worker here turns on her AT&T wireless phone in the next
    > cubicle, my computer speakers make morse-code/crackling type noises
    > Will the BlackJack II do the same?


    Most likely- GSM phones make a lot of Chatter when registering with or
    communicating with a tower.



  • 06-03-2008, 10:27 AM
    [email protected]
    On May 31, 9:54*am, "Kevin Weaver" <[email protected]>
    wrote:
    > Used to have one. It went back due to pour battery life.
    > I talked on it for approx 2 hours and it was telling me to recharge.
    >
    > Standby time is never close to what any phone says it is. That's why they
    > all say *up to* Depends on how close you are to the cell site your on.
    > More distance away the more battery your going to use.
    >
    > When they test talk time and standby time there sitting right next to the
    > cell site. Real world you may get half of what they claim. YMMV


    The i607 was known for its poor battery life.
    The i617 (BlackJack II) is improved, I think.
    Was your Bluetooth always on?

    Some suggested tips to improve standby time:
    Turn Bluetooth off.
    Lock 3G or EDGE; don't let the phone auto-switch between them.
    Turn on wireless data(?) only when needed.

    Does the BlackJack II cause noises (when first turned on or
    trasmitting) on unshielded speakers (e.g. Car/Computer Speakers)?
    When a co-worker here turns on her AT&T wireless phone in the next
    cubicle, my computer speakers make morse-code/crackling type noises
    Will the BlackJack II do the same?

  • 05-31-2008, 10:54 AM
    Kevin Weaver
    Used to have one. It went back due to pour battery life.
    I talked on it for approx 2 hours and it was telling me to recharge.

    Standby time is never close to what any phone says it is. That's why they
    all say *up to* Depends on how close you are to the cell site your on.
    More distance away the more battery your going to use.

    When they test talk time and standby time there sitting right next to the
    cell site. Real world you may get half of what they claim. YMMV


    <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    > Which of these is accurate for the Samsung BlackJack II i617?
    >
    > Samung website:
    > Battery: 3.7 Volt Lithium Ion, 1,700 mAh
    > Talk Time: Up to 7 hours
    > Standby Time: Up to 14 days
    >
    >
    > LetsTalk.com:
    > Type of Battery: Lithium Ion battery
    > Talk Time Up to 180 mins
    > Standby Time Up to 264 hrs
    >
    >
    > Wirefly.com:
    > Battery Type - Li Ion
    > Talk Time - Up To 240 Minutes
    > Standby Time - Up To 336 Hours
    >
    >
    > Thanks.


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