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HANDHELD REVIEW

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i-mate JAQ review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 71x22x122 mm
Weight: 160 g
Built-in devices: keyboard, phone
OS & software
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
Synchronisation software: Acvtive Sync
Desktop software: Outlook
Processor
Processor: Texas Instruments OMAP 850
Clock speed: 200 MHz
Memory
Memory expansion: MiniSD
Installed ROM: 128 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: No
Wired connections: USB
Wireless PAN: infrared, Bluetooth 1.2
Wireless WAN: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE
Expansion slots: MiniSD
Display
Display type: TFT
Display size: 2.8 in
Native resolution: 320x240 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
Keyboard: Yes
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker, headphone jack
Voice recording capability: Yes
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Overview

i-mate JAQ

Editors rating
Rating: 6.0
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.

Typical price

£ 309

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