In their infinite wisdom Samsung decided to make pretty much all the accessories for the original BlackJack incompatible with the BlackJack II. The data port is a different size and configuration, so headphones, USB cables and chargers don’t work, and while the original BlackJack battery will power the BJII, it is the wrong size.

But after reading Judie’s review of the Vaja iPhone case, it gave me an idea: maybe the Vaja case I reviewed for the BlackJack last year will fit the new model!

Since the case was for the BlackJack with extended battery it works great!

The screen is very slightly cropped to the sizes since the BlackJack II has a 2.4″ display (not 2.3″ like before), but it is very negligable.

The keyboard is framed perfectly, looks exactly the same as before.

The data connector is unobstructed, so no problems with hooking up chargers, USB cables or headsets (if you can find one).

There is a blank gap on the other side where the back button and jog wheel used to reside.

While the camera bulge is a bit different to the original, the camera lens can see through the opening in the back of the Vaja just fine.

So if you have one of these cases and decide to upgrade, rest assured your new device will be safe in sound in your Vaja