i-mate Smartflip

NETWORK
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 10
EDGE Class 10
LAUNCH
Announced 2006, February
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 98.5 x 51.4 x 15.8 mm (3.88 x 2.02 x 0.62 in)
Weight 99 g (3.49 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT, 65K colors
Size 2.2 inches, 34 x 45 mm, 15.0 cm2 (~29.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels, 2.2 inches, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
Second external 1.2-inch TFT display, 65K colors (128 x 128 pixels)
PLATFORM
OS Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
Chipset TI OMAP 850
CPU 200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
MEMORY
Card slot microSD (dedicated slot)
Internal 64MB RAM, 64MB ROM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 1.3 MP
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
No
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack No
COMMS
WLAN No
Bluetooth 1.2
Positioning No
Radio No
USB 1.1
FEATURES
Sensors
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (PocketIE)
Pocket Office
Voice memo/dial
MP3/AAC player
Predictive text input
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 750 mAh battery
MISC
Colors Stylish black
Price About 110 EUR

i-mate Smartflip Overall

The i-mate Smartflip, announced in February 2006, encapsulates the essence of early smartphone innovation. With its compact and sleek design, this device is powered by a TI OMAP 850 chipset and operates on the Windows Mobile platform, offering a glimpse into the nascent stages of smartphone technology. The Smartflip features a 2.2-inch display, which, for its time, provided a decent screen space for viewing and interacting with content. Photography enthusiasts had access to a 1.3 MP primary camera, a standard feature for mobile devices during this period, allowing for basic photo capturing capabilities.

In terms of memory and battery life, the device comes equipped with 64 MB RAM and a 750 mAh battery. While by modern standards these specifications may seem modest, they were quite adequate for the device’s operational requirements at the time of its release. The Smartflip also supports microSD cards, offering users the option to expand storage according to their needs.