Sprint’s alternative to the respected BlackJack II–and the carrier’s follow-up to the bulky Samsung IP-830W–has a lot to offer business users. It features EV-DO data stateside for push e-mail and Web surfing, and the ability to make GSM calls (and use GPRS data) overseas. And Sprint includes everything you need to get up and running out of the box, including a headset and international travel plugs.
On the other hand, because it lacks Wi-Fi, GPS, and instant messaging, this Ace doesn’t have as much up its sleeve as we like. Nevertheless, we like the overall design and keyboard, and the Ace even feels a little faster than the BlackJack, even if it occasionally bogs down with heavy multitasking. At 4.7 x 2.3 x 0.5 inches, the Ace is long and thin, like a lanky teenager after a growth spurt. It feels comfortable in a pants pocket, but never vanishes inside. The Ace feels solid, balanced, and substantial, and at 3.9 ounces, has the right amount of heft; any lighter and it would start to feel flimsy.
Samsung Ace Review by LAPTOP Magazine