HANDHELD REVIEW

i-mate JAMin review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D):	58x18.2x108 mm
Weight:	150 g
Built-in devices:	camera, phone

OS & software
Operating system:	Windows Mobile 5.0
Software included:	Outlook Mobile (Inbox, Contacts, Calendar, Tasks), Windows Mobile Office (Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile), Windows Media Player, MSN Messenger, Internet Explorer Mobile, Games, Calculator, Voice Notes, Transcriber, Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer, Photo Caller ID, CA eTrust Antivirus, ClearVue PDF Viewer, email configuration utility, camera capture utility, Camcorder, Polyphonic MIDI Ringtone Engine, Smart Dialer, Phone Pad, Skype
Synchronisation software:	ActiveSync
Desktop software:	Outlook
Host PC system requirements:	PC with Windows 98/98 SE/ME/2000/XP

Processor
Processor:	Texas Instruments OMAP 850
Clock speed:	200 MHz

Memory
Memory expansion:	SD/MMC (+SDIO)
Installed ROM:	128 MB
Installed RAM:	64 MB

Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle:	No
Wired connections:	USB
Wireless PAN:	infrared, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN:	802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN:	GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE
Expansion slots:	SD/MMC (SDIO compatible)

Display
Display type:	transflective TFT
Display size:	2.8 in
Native resolution:	240x320 pixels
Colour depth:	16 bits

Power
Battery type:	Li-ion
Removable battery:	yes
Number of batteries:	1

Input devices
Touchscreen:	Yes
Stylus:	Yes
Navigation button/wheel:	Yes

Audio
Audio input:	microphone
Audio output:	speaker, headphone jack

Overview

i-mate JAMin

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Editors rating: 8.0

Verdict

The JAMin's compact dimensions will appeal to anyone looking for a functional yet convenient handheld/phone.

Typical price

£ 427

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