i-mate K-JAM Overview
The i-mate K-JAM, released in 2006, was a Windows Mobile smartphone manufactured by HTC and rebranded by i-mate. It was a successor to the popular i-mate JAM and offered several improvements, including a larger display, faster processor, and more memory.
Key Features:
- Operating System:Â Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC Phone Edition
- Display:Â 2.8-inch TFT LCD (240 x 320 pixels)
- Processor:Â Texas Instruments OMAP 850 200 MHz
- RAM:Â 64 MB
- Storage:Â 128 MB ROM, expandable via miniSD card
- Camera:Â 1.3 MP with video recording
- Battery:Â 1250 mAh Li-Ion
The i-mate K-JAM offered a wider range of features than its predecessor, including:
- Phone:Â Made and received calls, supported SMS and MMS messaging
- Email:Â Allowed users to send and receive emails with attachments
- 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 basic web browsing with improved performance compared to earlier 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 (a new feature compared to the i-mate JAM)
The i-mate K-JAM also retained the physical QWERTY keyboard that was popular on earlier smartphones.