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i-mate JAQ review

6.0

Editors' Rating

Good

Typical price:£ 309

Verdict

i-mate's bulky JAQ could suit those who find many keyboard-equipped handhelds hard to use. In opting for this device, though, they will have to put up with decidedly average design, specifications and performance... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Large and usable keyboard
  • Absence of a camera may suit some business users
  • Wide-screen format is good for reading text

Cons

  • Bulky
  • Lacks Wi-Fi
  • Unattractive hardware design

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 71x22x122 mm
Weight: 160 g
Built-in devices: keyboard, phone
Operating system: Windows Mobile 5.0
Software included: Extra software on top of Windows Mobile bundle: i-mate Suite (30-day trial), e-Trust Antivirus, i-mate Blackjack, Club-i-mate email setup utility, ClearVue PDF viewer, MMS client, Java Virtual Machine, Black List Incoming Call Blocker, SIM Manager
Processor: Texas Instruments OMAP 850
Clock speed: 200 MHz
Memory expansion: MiniSD
Installed ROM: 128 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display size: 2.8 in
Wireless PAN: infrared, Bluetooth 1.2
Wireless WAN: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE
Expansion slots: MiniSD

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