i-mate™ sends a clear message with JAQ3 at GITEX 2006

In line with the strategy of offering more mid-range Windows Mobile® devices that appeal to a wider audience at a lower price point, the i-mate™ JAQ3 is a dedicated messaging phone that boasts the many familiar applications of Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 for Pocket PC.

Designed with user preferences in mind, its full QWERTY keyboard, five navigation buttons and scroll wheel allow for easy navigation and use of services including email. Furthermore, the landscape 2.4" colored touch screen supports the use of the stylus as an increasingly popular means of accessing and writing email and messages.

Commenting on the launch Jack Craine, Global Sales Director at i-mate™ said:" The new i-mate™ JAQ3 is ideal for the busy professional who wants to reap the benefits of the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® solution and the rapid growth of WiFi connectivity at an attractive price. In addition to this, the i-mate™ Suite solution makes the i-mate™ JAQ3 a very attractive proposition for businesses in the Middle East."

As the other i-mate™ devices in the portfolio, the i-mate™ JAQ3 enjoys the benefits of Window Mobile® 5.0 Pocket PC including Windows Mobile® Direct Push* Email, Hotmail and MSN® Messenger access, Microsoft® Office Mobile, Windows Media® Player Mobile and Internet Explorer Mobile. The phone also enjoys the Club i-mate value added services and customer support - www.clubimate.com - and 2.0 mega pixels camera.

The i-mate™ JAQ3 is now available in the Middle East and comes with i-mate™ Suite pre-installed as a trial package to enable users to test the benefits of minimized downtime, safeguarded data, and secure access and transfer of information on the go.

The technology at a glance:

i-mate™ JAQ3
• OS - Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC PE
• GSM / EDGE, Quad Band
• 64MB RAM / 128 MB ROM
• QWERTY keyboard
• Scroll wheel
• 5-way navigator pad
• 2.4" colour TFT LCD touch screen
• 2.0 Mega pixel camera
• WiFi 802.11 b/g
• Direct Push Technology - Push Email