AT&T Samsung Jack Announced: 3G, WM6.1 & 3.2MP Camera

AT&T have launched the Samsung Jack, the follow-up to the well-regarded Samsung BlackJack and BlackJack II.   Running Windows Mobile 6.1 with 256MB of RAM, the Jack has a 3.2-megapixel camera, WiFi b/g and aGPS, as well as the usual Microsoft enterprise functionality and Exchange synchronization.

The Jack also gets AT&T Xpress Mail for access to personal messaging accounts, together with AT&T Navigator and AT&T Navigator Global Edition.  Media-needs are catered for with the carrier's Mobile Music download service, together with access to XM Radio Mobile, and there's CV video which can be viewed via the Jack's 3G connection.

Demo video after the cut

Bluetooth is present, complete with stereo audio support, and there's a microSD card slot content with up to 16GB cards.  AT&T also promise that the Samsung Jack will be compatible with Windows Mobile 6.5 upgrades, though there's no word on whether that will be offered through the carrier or left to the user to arrange.

The Samsung Jack will go on sale on May 19th, priced at $99 after a $100 mail-in rebate.  You'll need to sign up to a two-year agreement, voice play upward of $39.99 per month, plus a Personal PDA data plan.

Press Release:

AT&T COMPLETES ITS FULL HOUSE OF SMART DEVICES WITH THE NEW SAMSUNG JACK™

Compact, Elegant Handset is Powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 and features Wi-Fi, 3.2 Megapixel Camera and Integrated aGPS Technology

DALLAS, May 14, 2009 — Smartphone fans have an ace in hand with the latest Windows Mobile device from AT&T and Samsung. AT&T* and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced today the May 19 availability of the Samsung Jack™, the next generation Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone available exclusively to AT&T customers in the U.S and powered by the nation's fastest 3G network.

The Jack is a sleek and compact handset with an optimized keyboard for easy and accurate messaging, including SMS, instant messaging and access to multiple e-mail accounts. Microsoft Direct Push is available for enterprise and small business users, while AT&T Xpress Mail offers access to most major personal e-mail accounts. The Jack also features over-the-air synchronization of contacts, calendars and task lists with Microsoft Exchange Server or Xpress Mail.

"The Samsung Jack will be another hit crossover smartphone in the tradition of the Blackjack and Blackjack II," said Mike Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility Corporation. "The Blackjack series has been the number one selling franchise in Windows Mobile history."

The Jack combines the familiar look and feel of a Windows desktop with a stylish, streamlined device ideal for customers looking to simplify and increase the productivity of their business and personal lives. Additional key features of the Jack include 256 MB RAM, a 3.2 megapixel camera with video-capture capabilities, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) to connect with home or office networks, and built-in aGPS for use with AT&T Navigator, AT&T Navigator Global Edition and other GPS-based applications for personal and business use. AT&T Navigator is available to try at no cost for 30-days. Data usage charges apply.

"Samsung has a long tradition of bringing award-winning smartphones to our customers and the Jack is our next flagship device," said Bill Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung Telecommunications America. "The Jack takes the best messaging features, coolest multimedia options and cutting-edge productivity tools and packs them into a high-tech phone."

Make Your Life Easier with Pocket-Sized Productivity

Windows Mobile 6.1 puts your desktop computer in the palm of your hand. Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile on the Jack keeps enterprise and small business customers connected with synchronization of schedules and contacts, Internet Explorer Mobile provides improved quick and easy Web browsing and Office Mobile enhances productivity with the ability to manage Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents. Additional Windows Mobile 6.1 features on the Jack include threaded SMS messaging, and Voice Command.

The Jack also supports Microsoft's System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008, an enterprise-grade mobile solution for managing and protecting Windows Mobile 6.1 phones. Mobile Device Manager provides users with software distribution capabilities and security-enhanced access to company data while they are away from the office. The Samsung Jack will also be upgradable to Windows Mobile 6.5.

Entertainment

On-The-Go Style meets substance with the robust feature-set of the Samsung Jack. AT&T Mobile Music, an integrated, on-the-go music experience that delivers "your music, your way" by providing simple access to a robust collection of music content, including access to XM Radio Mobile™ and more.

For the visually oriented, CV (Cellular Video) from AT&T gives viewers access to thousands of video clips — news, sports, weather, entertainment, and more — via streaming video. The Jack also includes features such as stereo Bluetooth® technology, Windows Media Player 10 Mobile and microSD™ memory card slot for external storage of up to 16GB of data.

AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. AT&T customers can use the Jack to make or receive a phone call in more than 215 countries and check e-mail, browse the Web or perform other data functions in more than 170 countries, including in more than 80 — such as Japan and South Korea — that have deployed 3G networks.

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung Jack will be available May 19 through select AT&T retail locations or at www.wireless.att.com for $99.99 after mail-in rebate with a two-year service agreement. (Pay $199.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $100 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement and voice plan of $39.99 or more, plus a Personal PDA data plan.)

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit www.att.com.

1 Samsung Mobile is proud to provide ENERGY STAR-qualified power adapters with its mobile phones and accessories. ENERGY STAR qualified products use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment. Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR meet strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy.

2 Card valid for 120 days wherever major credit cards accepted. May be used to pay wireless bill. Not redeemable for cash and cannot be used at ATMs or gas pumps. Some restrictions and other charges apply. See terms at store or at att.com/wirelessrebate. Limited-time offer. Other conditions & restrictions apply. See contract, rate plan brochure and rebate form at store for details. Subscriber must live & have a mailing address within AT&T's owned wireless network coverage area. Up to $36 activation fee applies. Equipment price & avail may vary by market and may not be available from independent retailers. Data Package may be cancelled anytime. Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but a restocking fee up to $20 may apply; thereafter up to $175. Some agents impose additional fees. AT&T Promotion Card: Allow 60 days for fulfillment. You must be customer for 30 consecutive days to receive Promotion Card. Offer expires June 21, 2009.

3 Standard data rates apply for AT&T Navigator. If you do not cancel prior to the end of the free 30 days you will automatically be subscribed and charged $9.99 per month thereafter for AT&T Navigator unless you cancel service. To cancel, you can visit the My Accounts portal on your handset, or by calling AT&T customer support at 800-331-0500.

4 Coverage not available in all areas. Other terms and conditions apply.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.