Round 2: Navigation
How do you use this gosh darn thing?
In round 2, we examine the menu navigation and the usability of the devices' controls and QWERTY keyboards.
| Player |
Nicole |
Kent |
Bonnie |
Total |
Samsung BlackJack |
5
The BlackBerry 8800's pearl trackball simply isn't a match for the BlackJack's simple navigation array. |
4
This round is a draw for me. I'm very picky when it comes to my QWERTY keyboards, and the BlackJack's design is easier for me to use. I appreciate the clear spacing between he individual keys and the black-and-gray color scheme. On the other hand, the navigation toggle was too slippery. |
4
There are features that I like and dislike on both of these smart phones, so this round is pretty much a draw. While you don't get the easy, four-way scrolling on the BlackJack, I do prefer its spacious QWERTY keyboard. |
13 |
RIM BlackBerry 8800 |
4
While I preferred the QWERTY keyboard on the BlackBerry, I simply could not get over the trackball and how finicky it was to use. |
4
I had the opposite experience with the BlackBerry 8800--I love the navigation controls but the keyboard is harder to use. I'm a big fan of the trackball, since it lets me zip around as much as I want. The keys, however, are too crammed together. |
4
I like that you can easily navigate in all directions with the BlackBerry 8800's trackball, but I found the keyboard a bit slippery. |
12 |
Winner: Samsung BlackJack
- Samsung BlackJack
- RIM BlackBerry 8800
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On to round 3
