i-mate SP3i

NETWORK
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 10
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2004, Q3
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 107.5 x 44.5 x 18 mm (4.23 x 1.75 x 0.71 in)
Weight 102 g (3.60 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT, 65K colors
Size 2.2 inches, 35 x 44 mm, 15.2 cm2 (~31.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 176 x 220 pixels, 2.2 inches (~128 ppi density)
5-way navigation button
3-color LED indicator
Downloadable logos
PLATFORM
OS Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 SE Smartphone
Chipset TI OMAP 730
CPU 200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
MEMORY
Card slot MiniSD
Internal 32MB RAM, 64MB ROM
MAIN CAMERA
Single VGA
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
No
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack No
COMMS
WLAN No
Bluetooth 1.1
Positioning No
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB Proprietary
FEATURES
Sensors
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (PocketIE)
Languages 8
MP3/AAC player
Predictive text input
Organizer
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 140 h
Talk time Up to 3 h 30 min
MISC
Colors Stylish black and silver

i-mate SP3i Overview

The i-mate SP3i was designed with an emphasis on mobility, connectivity, and multimedia features, making it a versatile device for its time. It offered improvements over its predecessor, including design tweaks and enhanced functionalities that appealed to a wide range of users.

Design and Display

Featuring a compact and stylish design, the SP3i was built with a 2.2-inch TFT display, offering a resolution of 176×220 pixels. This screen size and resolution were standard for the era, providing clear and vibrant visuals for applications, web browsing, and multimedia content.

Performance

Powered by a TI OMAP processor and equipped with 32 MB of RAM, the SP3i was capable of handling the operating system smoothly, ensuring a responsive user experience for managing emails, browsing the web, and using various applications. It also included a MiniSD card slot for expandable storage, allowing users to store more applications, music, and photos.