![]() ![]() However, if you look at the results of the SPB Benchmark tests, the device is certainly not the fastest device ever created. During my testing I found it to perform solidly - it seemed very snappy and responsive. The i-mate Jam has an Intel PXA 272 processor running at 416MHz. Picture taken with built-in camera (click for larger image) While the image quality is obviously better than 0.3 megapixel camera, the lens is appalling and yields images only slightly better than the i-mate Smartphone2. Unfortunately, the camera on the Jam is not in the same class as the HP iPAQ rx3715. The benchmark for 1.3 M cameras on Pocket PCs is the HP iPAQ rx3715 which takes superb photos for its class. On the back of the device is the 1.3 megapixel camera. This slot does support SDIO, so you’ll be able to add a WiFi card this way should you decide you need it. On top of the device you’ll find the SD Card slot. ![]() The Widcomm stack would have been a better choice in my opinion as it supports more profiles and therefore gives a wider range of options for the device. In addition the Jam has the Microsoft Bluetooth stack rather than the Widcomm stack. The Jam has GSM/GPRS (900/1800/1900 MHz) and Bluetooth, but no Wireless LAN (WiFi) which may be a problem to some people. Even when you first start the device and calibrate the screen, you feel like you need to be more precise than with other devices.Ĭomparing size and screen with Harrier CDMA EV-DO (lefT) and HP iPAQ hx4700 (right) Using the screen takes some getting used to. In fact, the colours were more vivid on the Jam than they were on the hx4700 - and that is saying something! Comparing the colours on the screen to the incredibly vivid colours on the iPAQ hx4700, I was surprised to see that the screen on the Jam more than held its own. Due to the size of the screen the pixels are closer which gives a nice clear image. On the screen - I was surprised to see that the screen actually was really nice. In fact if you compare them, the Jam has a screen that is around 1 centimetre shorter, thus where most devices have a 3.5 inch screen - the screen on the Jam is 2.5 inches. Mind you your hands may be better suited to the stylus mine.īecause of its size the Jam has a smaller screen than other Pocket PC phone edition devices on the market. With considerable use, I expect this would become painful and I would consider purchasing an after market stylus to replace it. However, given the contour of the device that the stylus fits in, there is quite a large piece of plastic at the top of the stylus which I found to get in the way occasionally. Fortunately (in my opinion) they chose to go with a short stylus. Given the size of the device the manufacturers had to either go for a telescopic stylus or just settle for a short stylus. The stylus is poked into the side and is almost invisible at a glance. The depth of the device actually adds to the slid feel of the device in your hand, and given it is no worse than any other Phone edition device, I won’t be deducting points for this. If you compare the thickness of the Jam to other devices, it is about the same depth as a i-mate PDA2k or the old HP iPAQ range, but slightly thicker than the HP iPAQ h1900 range or the HP iPAQ h4150. However, I found that this did not detract from the small feel of the device. Looking at the device you can see that it is quite thick. I found the button layout mostly good, although I often found myself hitting the camera button as I turned the device on or off which is annoying - although you would get used to it fairly quickly. On the other side next to the stylus is the power button. ![]() On the side you have the notes button and the camera button as well as a volume control. You have a Pick Up and Hang Up button, as well as calendar and contacts. However, comparing the device to the older HP iPAQ models - the number of buttons is still better. This clear space means of course that there is a distinct shortage of buttons on the device. There is lots of surface around the screen which initially in pictures looks silly, but in real life gives the device an elegant look, free from clutter. The Jam has a very nice brushed metal finish that feels solid and looks nice. It fits so snugly in your hand that you could (almost) be forgiven for thinking that it is just a mobile phone. The first time you pickup the Jam you are impressed by how tiny it is. The i-mate Jam (also known as MDA Mini) is the smallest Pocket PC Phone Edition available on the market today. ![]()
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