Dubai headquartered i-mate™, a dedicated Windows Mobile® 5.0 device manufacturer, has launched two new lightning-quick 3G handsets. The technology allows for download speeds approaching those of broadband connection in your home and/or office while on the go.The i-mate™ SP JAS and the i-mate™ JASJAM are the first i-mate devices to feature thumb-wheels for easy menu navigation, allowing users to quickly scroll within their inbox or simply move from one function to the next.
i-mate has also extended its Arabic offering to its Middle Eastern customer base by allowing almost all applications on both the i-mate SP JAS and i-mate JASJAM to be run in Arabic.
The i-mate™ SP JAS offers Microsoft Windows Mobile® functionality in a stylish and slim mobile phone format, while the i-mate™ JASJAM is a fully-featured Microsoft Windows® Pocket PC, or handheld computer phone and one of the first products in the world to offer 3G (WCDMA), EDGE and WiFi global roaming access.
The i-mate™ JASJAM also features a 400 MHz processor for blistering high speed data access and quad band support for global connectivity which will make it the device of choice for business travelers with a need for constant and fast connectivity.
Jack Craine, Global Sales Director at i-mate says: “A recent study by Canalys[1] confirmed that the market for mobile office functionality is rapidly increasing. We have developed an extended range of high-speed, multi-functional i-mate™ models to address this need, especially for small and medium sized organizations and large corporates across the Middle East region.”
Pre-loaded with Microsoft® Exchange Direct Push[2] technology, both devices provide instant access to emails, allowing users to open and view Microsoft® Office attachments in Word, Excel® and PowerPoint® Mobile in both English and Arabic.
Craine continues:“Microsoft Windows Mobile® phones are now the preferred solution for business users to access data on the move.Businesses are opting for handheld wireless devices for anytime, anywhere access.The i-mate™ JASJAM and the i-mate™ SP JAS take on-the-go productivity to a new level of speed and set the benchmark for mobile wireless computing.”
The i-mate™ JASJAM provides users with a range of dynamic flexible data input methods including i-mate’s scroll wheel, a touch-screen display and slider QWERTY keyboard. It features a 2.0 megapixel camera with macro mode. Both devices also feature a second lens for simple video conferencing connectivity.
For mobile business professionals who prefer a more conventional mobile phone format, the i-mate™ SP JAS combines the ergonomics of a stylish and slim device with the full power of Windows Mobile® functionality.
A fun new addition to the i-mate JASJAM enables users to send personalized handwritten notes and emoticons through SMS text messages in both English and Arabic. Users can also send and receive emoticons on their i-mate SP JAS.
Featuring a bright, large, full-colour screen for easily viewing Microsoft® Office documents and email attachments, the i-mate™ SP JAS is beautifully crafted with bold lines and a black and grey casing that combines both smooth and matte surfaces for extra grip.
The i-mate™ SP JAS and i-mate™ JASJAM are available now at USD $888 (AED 3,259, SR 3,330) and USD $544 (AED 1999, SR 2,040) respectively.A complimentary trial version of i-mate™ Suite – i-mate’s own mobile device solution that minimizes downtime, safeguards data, and allows secure access and information transfers – is pre-installed on each device.
The technology at a glance:
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i-mate™ SP JAS |
i-mate™ JASJAM
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Microsoft Windows Mobile® 5.0 Pocket PC WCDMA/HSPDA: 2100 MHz GSM / GPRS / E-GPRS: 900/1800/1900MHz 128MB ROM 64MB RAM Bluetooth® Compatible MicroSD Memory Expansion 65k TFT LCD, 2.2” 240 X 320 resolution 1.3 Megapixel Main Camera and secondary CIF Front-Facing Camera for Video Calling Integrated Antenna |
Microsoft Windows Mobile® 5.0 Pocket PC WCDMA/HSPDA: 850/1900/2100 MHz GSM / GPRS / E-GPRS: 850/900/1800/1900MHz 128MB ROM 64MB RAM Bluetooth® Compatible MicroSD Memory Expansion 2.8” 64k TFT LCD 240 x 320 resolution 2.0 Megapixel Main Camera Secondary camera for video calling Integrated Antenna |
About i-mate™
i-mate™ (AIM: IMTE) specialises in Windows Mobile® hardware and software solutions and services.
i-mate’s cutting edge, customer-centric solutions offer the latest technology and device features. As a Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner, i-mate provides customers with the ultimate Windows Mobile experience for business, for pleasure, for life.
As part of its integrated solutions support, i-mate develops in-house leading-edge software solutions for Microsoft Windows Mobile platforms. Exclusive software products include interactive games from www.clubimate.com and i-mate Suite (www.imatesuite.com) a solution that allows Windows Mobile users and enterprises alike to take total command and control of their data and Windows Mobile devices securely anytime, anywhere.
Club i-mate™ - i-mate’s device-owner dedicated portal - provides 24/7 multi-lingual technical support and value-added offerings such as subsidised software and systems updates to help customers take full advantage of their i-mate devices. Club i-mate is the world’s largest online Windows Mobile user group.
Every i-mate device comes packed with advanced features including Windows Media Player® Mobile, MSN® Messenger, Word, Outlook® and Excel® Mobile.
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1 Canalys - Smart mobile device market:Handhelds, wireless handhelds and smart phones.Published 25th July, 2006.www.canalys.com
[2] Microsoft Direct Push Technology requires Exchange Server 2003 with Service Pack 2.
