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:Â Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition
- Display:Â 3.6-inch TFT LCD (640 x 480 pixels) – High resolution for the time
- Processor:Â Intel XScale PXA270 312 MHz – Faster processor compared to many contemporaries
- RAM:Â 64 MB
- Storage:Â 128 MB ROM, expandable via miniSD card
- Cameras:Â 1.3 MP main camera with autofocus and LED flash, VGA secondary camera for video calling
- Battery:Â 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:Â Made and received calls, supported SMS and MMS messaging
- Email:Â Allowed users to send and receive emails with attachments and offered better email functionalities compared to earlier i-mate models
- Calendar:Â Helped users manage their schedules and appointments
- Contacts:Â Stored contact information with various details
- Tasks:Â Helped users manage to-do lists
- Web browser:Â Enabled advanced web browsing with improved performance compared to previous models
- MP3 player:Â Played music files
- Bluetooth:Â Allowed for wireless connectivity with other devices like headsets and for data transfer
- Wi-Fi:Â Enabled internet access through wireless networks
- Mobile Office Suite:Â 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.