i-mate™ launches two 3G Windows Mobile® phones with thumb-wheel menu navigation
New i-mate™ SP JAS and i-mate™ JASJAM target growing smart device market
Dubai, 29 August 2006 - 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.
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 Canalys1 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.”
Pre-loaded with Microsoft® Exchange Direct Push2 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.
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.
