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i-mate's latest handhelds

Sandra Vogel ZDNet.co.uk

Published: 14 Dec 2007 09:32 GMT

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Conclusion
i-mate has been quiet for some time, and this quartet of devices is, in effect, an attempt to relaunch the company. The range targets four distinct types of user, with four distinct sets of requirements.

The general build quality of all four devices is a little short of top-notch, though the rubberised casing is comfortable in the hand.

The JAMA devices are both disappointing in terms of specification, and they have plenty of competition. Lacking Wi-Fi and 3G, they may struggle in the market. We do appreciate the small size of the JAMA 101 though.

The two Ultimate devices show more promise, including some leading-edge specifications and adding a feature we’ve not seen before in XGA-resolution output to an external device.

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