Today at&t wireless and Samsung announced the availability of the Samsung Epix Windows Mobile Smartphone for at&t, a phone with a similar design and features as the popular Samsung Black Jack (I and II) but with one major difference the Samsung Epix has a touch screen.

Being that the Samsung Epix is a Touch Screen Smartphone running Windows Mobile 6.1 you won’t get the sexy UI Windows Mobile 6.1 for none touch screens has, but you will get fully functional Office Mobile programs. While the Epix has a Touch Screen I would suggest using a Stylus (It probably comes iwth one) to navigate the menus etc.

Another big difference between the Epix and the BlackJack (I and II) is the optical mouse technology built into the phone under the screen, so basically with the swipe of a finger you can navigate the phone easily, which kind of makes up for not really being able to use your fingers on the touch screen. I mean you can but Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro makes it hard.

I have requested one for review from Samsung so hopefully I can get you guys a review in the coming weeks.

The Samsung Epix for at&t is available now and with a 2 year contract you can get it for $199.99. For more info visit: http://www.att.com/samsungepix

In addition, the Epix boasts an impressive feature set, which includes:
• Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g) — to connect with home or campus networks or access more than 17,000 AT&T hot spots nationwide, including at thousands of participating Starbucks locations.
• Built-in a — for use with AT&T Navigator, AT&T Navigator Global Edition and other GPS-based applications for personal and business use.
• AT&T Video ShareSM — the first-ever service in the U.S. that allows users to share live video over wireless devices while participating in a voice call, so they can share family moments, monitor progress on a job site or review the day’s work without having to leave the office.
• Global Capabilities — when abroad, AT&T customers can use the Epix to make or receive a phone call in more than 200 countries and check e-mail, browse the Web or perform other data functions in more than 150 countries, including in more than 60 — such as Japan and South Korea — that have deployed 3G networks.
• 2.0 Megapixel Camera — with video-capture capabilities.
• Slim, Light Form Factor – Equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard, the Samsung Epix measures 4.6 inches x 2.4 inches x 0.5 inches, weighs just 4.4 ounces and includes a large 2.5-inch TFT color display.