(Click here for larger image)The Charcoal JAM is based on an Intel PXA270 processor clocked at 416 MHz, and includes 128 MB of SDRAM and 64 MB of Flash memory. Like its
predecessor, it runs Windows Mobile Second Edition for Pocket PC. i-mate says the handset is an unlocked tri-band GSM/GPRS device that can operate on the Cingular and T-Mobile networks as well as any other GSM network. Other features include a 1.3 Mpixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity, built-in voice recorder, and hands-free speakerphone.
Summary of JAM features: - Processor -- 416 MHz Intel PXA270 (Bulverde)
- Memory -- 128 MB SDRAM, 64 MB Flash
- Display -- 2.8-inch 240x320 pixel (QVGA) resolution, 64K color, TFT transflective LCD with touchscreen
- Expansion slots -- MMC/SDIO card slot; 3V SIM slot
- Wireless:
- GPRS/GSM tri-band, internal antenna
- Bluetooth v1.2
- Infrared IrDA SIR
- Camera -- color CMOS 1.3 megapixel
- Operating System -- Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC, Second Edition
- Dimensions -- 108 x 58 x 18.1 mm
Application software includes email, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player 10, Pocket Outlook, Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, mobile gaming, text messaging, multimedia messaging, and MSN Messenger. It's also compatible with i-mate's
1-view remote file access software.
"Based on the tremendous response we received after our first handsets were launched in the US six months ago, we are anticipating this new device will be very well-received by both retailers and consumers," said Jon Driscoll, president of i-mate USA. "The original JAM has been rated as one of the best Pocket PC mobile phones available, and we are eager to get this next version the JAM into the marketplace."
The Charcoal JAM has a suggested retail price of $665, according to i-mate. The
original JAM will continue to be available at a suggested retail price of $649.
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