Compare Prices : I-Mate JASJAR - Expert Reviews

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: Another HTC Universal-based Pocket PC/phone with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G support, i-mate's JASJAR is available without an operator contract and could appeal to users with existing GPRS or 3G SIMs who are attracted by its flexible clamshell design.

Pros: Excellent build quality and design, Easy wireless connectivity, Auto setup with autofocus, Off & Go feature, Excellent supplied accessories, Windows Mobile 5, Built-in QWERTY keyboard, Swivelling landscape/portrait screen, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ...

Cons: Low contrast ratio, No individual RGB adjustments, Full brightness reduces lamp life, Expensive, Bigger than the average Pocket PC, Keyboard is too small for touch typing, SIM required for 3G or GSM/GPRS use

Verdict: Another HTC Universal-based Pocket PC/phone with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G support, i-mate's JASJAR is available without an operator contract and could appeal to users with existing GPRS or 3G SIMs who are attracted by its flexible clamshell design...

Review summary: Windows Mobile 5 built-in QWERTY keyboard swivelling landscape/portrait screen Wi-Fi and Bluetooth integrated 3G support

Pros: Windows Mobile 5 built-in QWERTY keyboard swivelling landscape/portrait screen Wi-Fi and Bluetooth integrated 3G support

Cons: Expensive bigger than the average Pocket PC keyboard is too small for touch typing SIM required for 3G or GSM/GPRS use

Verdict: Another HTC Universal-based Pocket PC/phone with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G support, i-mate's JASJAR is available without an operator contract and could appeal to users with existing GPRS or 3G SIMs who are attracted by its flexible clamshell design.

Review summary: A flexible hardware design that delivers the latest in mobile voice and data functionality

Pros: Runs Windows Mobile 5.0 ; built-in Qwerty keyboard ; Tablet PC-style swivelling screen ; 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity

Cons: Bulky ; awkward for voice calls without a Bluetooth headset ; keyboard not appropriate for serious typing

Award: Hot Product!

Review summary: - T-mobile has put its faith into five devices that it believes will allow it to dominate the mobile business arena, but does the mobile operator have the right formula for success? We take a look at the MDA pro one of the models the company has high ...

Pros: QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi and 3G support, 1.3megapixel camera, web'n'walk internet browser

Cons: No blackberry or push email support

Verdict: Reminiscent of a Psion PDA from yesteryear, the MDA has a lot going for it, even if it is on the large side

Review summary: Bursting with features, but also bulky, and the keyboard is good but not perfect

Pros: Slick swivel-screen system ; easy-to-use video calling ; non-volatile memory ; Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

Cons: Keyboard is too small for fast typing ; comparatively heavy and large ; processor sometimes doesn't keep up with demands made on it