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before i get flamed-

I realize this post is about the BlackJack II, but i feel that the Saga is basically the BlackJack III, with win mo 6.1 pro, Touchscreen, and dual mode optical mouse (which is amazing when u get used to it- both the mouse for accuracy or the second mode which responds like a trackball to swipes moving you around like the G1 or a blackberry)


to add some unneeded detail:

My WinMo setup is SOLID and super simple after running the SBP mobile front end with the "today screen lock" - keeps SPB as your today screen. makes the phone easy to operate and navigate with three screens- MAIN / APPS / PICTURE DIAL
I can understand how they came to this conclusion.
I use a verizon Samsung Saga w/ext battery as my primary phone. It is the next step from the Blackjack, and it is absolutely what i need to stay in touch and operate my business when I am away from a computer.

I have owned/used/abused almost every smartphone out there: iphone, g1, touch pro, touch, tilt, i760, list goes on...
In the end, after having fun with flashy devices i realize my GPS does my GPSing, and my ipod Touch does my Video playback, my ipod shuffle does my music on the run. I went totally converged, then I started to separate how i use my devices.

I don't need all my music with me at all times, just my favorites on the 8gb microSD card
I don't need turn by turn directions at all times, i have a gps in my car
I do need a phone that is solid, with great battery life, that pulls my multiple email accounts and has a keyboard that is FAST.
Saga FTW (for me)

I installed on my Verizon Touch. It works! when u power down in android, you power up in WinMo.

I didn't activate the phone to test calls, but it sees signal accurately. Bluetooth didn't work. working on getting some apps on it.

turned my backup Touch into a sweet Ipod/picture viewer. wish the touch had wifi!!
wiiiiiiiiiiiiii

The wii's driving controls are the BEST.
GT Pro Series is my favorite game at launch mainly because of this. I will be picking up this title as well.
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I'm in the market for a new phone and money isn't a limitation. I'm also not partial to any particular US carrier, but here are some of the features I'd like to have: WiFi, GPS, good coverage in lots of places, push Gmail (a must!), physical keyboard (a must!), a touchscreen, decent battery life and a relatively slim body. And please, nothing that has a fruit logo on it. No offense to the fruit fans, though. Thanks!"

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