i-mate JAMin
Jan 1, 2006
The i-mate JAMin is a Windows Mobile-based PDA smartphone released in the mid-2000s. Below are its specifications and a summary of customer reviews:
Specifications:
- Operating System: Windows Mobile 5.0
- Processor: 195 MHz TI OMAP 850
- Memory: 64 MB RAM, 128 MB ROM
- Display: 2.8-inch TFT LCD, 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA), 65K colors
- Camera: 2 MP rear camera
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 1.2, Infrared (IrDA)
- Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (Quad-band)
- Storage: MiniSD expandable slot (up to 2GB)
- Battery: Removable 1200 mAh Li-ion
- Dimensions: 108 x 58 x 18.1 mm
- Weight: 160 g
- Other Features: Stylus support, Microsoft Office Mobile, Outlook integration
Summary of Customer Reviews:
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Pros:
- Compact and sleek design for its time.
- Good build quality with a solid feel.
- Bright and sharp display for basic tasks.
- Decent battery life under moderate use.
- Reliable Windows Mobile performance for productivity apps.
- Expandable storage via MiniSD.
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Cons:
- Underpowered processor, leading to occasional lag.
- Camera quality was mediocre even for its era.
- Limited app support compared to modern smartphones.
- No 3G connectivity, only EDGE for data.
- Small screen by today's standards.
Overall, the i-mate JAMin was well-regarded as a functional business-oriented PDA phone but lacked the speed and multimedia capabilities of later devices.