i-mate JASJAR

NETWORK
Technology GSM / UMTS
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands UMTS 2100
Speed Yes, 384 kbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2005, August
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 127.7 x 81 x 25 mm (5.03 x 3.19 x 0.98 in)
Weight 285 g (10.05 oz)
Keyboard QWERTY
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Size 3.6 inches, 73 x 55 mm, 40.1 cm2 (~38.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 640 x 480 pixels, 3.6 inches, 4:3 ratio (~222 ppi density)
180-degree pivot display
Handwriting recognition
PLATFORM
OS Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
CPU Intel Bulverde 520 MHz
MEMORY
Card slot SDIO/MMC, up to 2 GB
Internal 64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 1.3 MP
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
Single VGA videocall camera
Video
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC ringtones
3.5mm jack Yes
Dual speakers
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11b
Bluetooth Yes
Positioning No
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB miniUSB
FEATURES
Sensors
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (PocketIE)
Pocket Office
Voice memo
MP3/AAC player
Predictive text input
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 260 h
Talk time Up to 8 h
MISC
Colors Stylish black
Price About 260 EUR

i-mate JASJAR Overview

The i-mate JASJAR, released in 2005, was a high-end Windows Mobile smartphone manufactured by HTC and rebranded by i-mate. It was known for its powerful features, large screen, and dual cameras, making it a popular choice for business professionals and mobile power users of the era.

Key Features:

  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition
  • Display: 3.6-inch TFT LCD (640 x 480 pixels) – High resolution for the time
  • Processor: Intel XScale PXA270 312 MHz – Faster processor compared to many contemporaries
  • RAM: 64 MB
  • Storage: 128 MB ROM, expandable via miniSD card
  • Cameras: 1.3 MP main camera with autofocus and LED flash, VGA secondary camera for video calling
  • Battery: 1620 mAh Li-Ion – Provided longer battery life compared to some competing devices

The i-mate JASJAR offered a range of features that were advanced for its time, including:

  • Phone: Made and received calls, supported SMS and MMS messaging
  • Email: Allowed users to send and receive emails with attachments and offered better email functionalities compared to earlier i-mate models
  • Calendar: Helped users manage their schedules and appointments
  • Contacts: Stored contact information with various details
  • Tasks: Helped users manage to-do lists
  • Web browser: Enabled advanced web browsing with improved performance compared to previous models
  • MP3 player: Played music files
  • Bluetooth: Allowed for wireless connectivity with other devices like headsets and for data transfer
  • Wi-Fi: Enabled internet access through wireless networks
  • Mobile Office Suite: Provided basic editing capabilities for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents (a significant feature for business users)

The i-mate JASJAR’s large screen, dual cameras, and powerful processor made it a versatile device for business and personal use. It played a role in the development of smartphones by showcasing advanced features that would become more commonplace in later models.