i-mate Smartphone 2

NETWORK
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 8
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2004, Q1
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 120.4 x 50.1 x 24.4 mm, 105 cc (4.74 x 1.97 x 0.96 in)
Weight 130 g (4.59 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT, 65K colors
Size 2.2 inches, 35 x 44 mm, 15.2 cm2 (~25.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 176 x 220 pixels, 2.2 inches (~128 ppi density)
White LED back light
5-way navigation button
Downloadable logos
PLATFORM
OS Microsoft Smartphone 2003 OS
Chipset TI OMAP 710
CPU 133 MHz ARM925
MEMORY
Card slot SDIO/MMC, up to 2 GB
Internal 32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
MAIN CAMERA
Single VGA
Video No
SELFIE CAMERA
No
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack No
COMMS
WLAN No
Bluetooth Yes
Positioning No
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB 1.1
FEATURES
Sensors
Browser HTML (PocketIE)
Languages 7
Microsoft ActiveSync
Calculator
Predictive text input
MP3 player
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 90 h
Talk time Up to 3 h 30 min

i-mate Smartphone2 Overview

The i-mate Smartphone2, announced in Q1 2004, represents a significant leap in the mobile technology landscape of its time. As a pioneer in integrating the Windows Mobile operating system, this device offered users a blend of traditional phone functionalities with the innovative features of a PDA.

Key Features and Specifications

  • Display: Equipped with a 2.2-inch screen, the Smartphone2 provided a compact yet clear interface for navigating the Windows Mobile platform.
  • Performance: Powered by a TI OMAP 710 chipset, alongside 32 MB of RAM, it delivered satisfactory performance for the era’s applications and multitasking needs.
  • Storage: With expandable storage options through an SDIO/MMC slot, users could store essential files and multimedia.
  • Battery Life: A 1000 mAh battery backed the device, ensuring that it could last through a day of moderate usage without the need for constant recharging.
  • Connectivity: It supported the essential connectivity options of the time, including GPRS for internet browsing and Bluetooth for wireless data transfer.