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i-mate SP5 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 462x175x1075 mm
Weight: 106 g
Form factor: candy bar
OS & software
Software included: Pocket Outlook (Inbox, Contacts, Calendar, Tasks); Windows Media Player, MSN Messenger, Pocket Internet Explorer, Calaculator, Games, Wireless modem, Photo contact/caller ID, Audio Recorder, Photo Album, Camera capture utility, Camcorder utility, MDI Engine, File/Task Manager, Space Maker, Tegic T9 predictive input
Synchronisation software: yes (ActiveSync)
Memory
Memory expansion: Yes
On-board memory: 64 MB
Networks
2.5G: GPRS
Messaging & data
Messaging services supported: SMS
Email client: Yes
Email protocols supported: POP3
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: No
Wired connections: USB
Wireless LAN: 802.11b
Expansion slot: miniSD
Display
Native resolution: 240x320 pixels
Phone
Vibrating alert: No
Speakerphone: Yes
Voice dialling: Yes
Voice recording: Yes
Power
Talk time: 5 h
Standby time: 250 h
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Overview

i-mate SP5

Editors rating
Rating: 8.2
Verdict

The SP5 from i-mate is among the first Windows Mobile 5 smartphones to reach the market. As well as quad-band GSM/GPRS and Bluetooth connectivity, it also features integrated Wi-Fi.

Typical price

£ 329

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