MOBILE PHONE REVIEW

i-mate SP3i review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D):	445x180x1075 mm
Weight:	102 g
Form factor:	candy bar

OS & software
Software included:	Pocket Outlook; Windows Media Player, MSN Messenger, Pocket IE, games, calculator, wireless modem, Photo contact/Caller ID, Photo Album, camera capture utility, File Manager/Task Manager/Space Manager, T9 predictive text, JVM, Voice Command, SIM Manager
Synchronisation software:	yes (ActiveSync)

Memory
Memory expansion:	Yes
On-board memory:	32 MB

Networks
2.5G:	GPRS

Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle:	No
Wired connections:	USB
Expansion slot:	MiniSD

Messaging & data
Messaging services supported:	SMS
Email client:	Yes
Email protocols supported:	POP3

Display
Native resolution:	176x220 pixels
Colour depth:	16 bits

Phone
Vibrating alert:	No
Speakerphone:	Yes
Voice dialling:	Yes
Voice recording:	Yes

Power
Talk time:	3.5 h
Standby time:	140 h

Overview

i-mate SP3i

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Editors rating: 8.0

Verdict

This compact and lightweight Windows Mobile-based smartphone has a lot going for it, although anyone with large fingers may prefer a more substantial device with bigger keys.

Typical price

£ 294

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