Two new mid-range devices from i-mate™ to meet rising demand for work-leisure mobile devices

i-mate™ global sales director Jack Craine reveals, "Consumers and business users alike have been turning to i-mate™ for the latest Windows Mobile 5.0 devices and solutions, and we are glad to now offer a new i-mate range at a lower price. These new devices will maximize the work-life balance by providing on the go professionals all the benefits of Microsoft® Windows Mobile® powered devices in their pockets."

"We are pleased that i-mate is bringing its innovative device design to a broader range of consumers," said Chris Hill, group product manager, Microsoft Corp. "Windows Mobile is committed to a vibrant partner ecosystem that offers customers a wide variety of devices to meet their professional and personal needs. From rugged to sexy, the i-mate JAQ and i-mate SPL provide consumers with new ways to keep connected and informed while on the go."

The i-mate™ JAQ has everything the busy professional needs to do business on the move in a Windows Mobile® powered heavy-duty device. The i-mate™ JAQ is a quad-band device that operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0. The device features a full QWERTY keyboard, 128 MB ROM/64MB RAM, 64k 2.8" color LCD screen, MiniSD memory card expansion, integrated antenna, Bluetooth® compatibility.

The i-mate™ SPL is a great-looking device which will attract professionals seeking style along with the benefits of the Windows Mobile® platform. For business or pleasure, it has what it takes for users who want the functionality and features of an affordable Windows Mobile powered device. The i-mate™ SPL is a GSM/GPRS tri-band device featuring 128MB ROM/64MB RAM, 65k 2.2" color LCD screen, MiniSD memory card expansion, integrated antenna and Bluetooth® compatibility.

A complimentary 30-day trial version of i-mate™ Suite (www.clubimate.com/t-imatesuite.aspx) is pre-installed on both phones. i-mate Suite is i-mate's advanced management solution for mobile devices that provides IT support in the field, safeguards data, and allows secure access and information transfers on the go.

Club i-mate™, the world's largest online Windows Mobile® user community, provides support and content to i-mate™ users, including 24/7 live multilingual support, software patches, device tutorials, current ROM upgrades, a free Hosted Exchange® email account and a wide variety of content including games, ring-tones and productivity software.