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i-mate JAQ3; the world's thinnest Pocket PC Phone Edition

By // February 1, 2007, 3:20 AM PST

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  • Retail box

    Click here to see Matthew Miller's original blog post.

    The i-mate JAQ3 looks similar to the large number of QWERTY smartphones currently on the market, but this device is a touch screen Pocket PC with all the functionality and power you expect to find in a device like this.

    The JAQ3 comes in a compact retail package.

  • Opening the box, step 1

    Opening the first flap to reveal contents

  • Top box contents

    A basic slip case, manuals, CD, and warranty are provided.

  • Opening the box, step 2

    The bottom section of the box reveals the JAQ3, charger, USB cable, and headset.

  • Open back of the JAQ

    The battery is a generous 1250 mAh model.

  • JAQ3 in hand

  • JAQ3 fits well in your hand

    It is long, but still light enough to be pocketable.

  • JAQ3 keyboard

    The keyboard is well designed and functional.

  • Hardware buttons

    There are 8 buttons around the directional pad.

  • Backlit JAQ3

    The keyboard has a white backlight with the alternative keys lit as well.

  • Right side of the JAQ3

    The right side has the miniUSB, headset jack, and power button.

  • Left side of the JAQ3

    The scroll wheel, OK button, and camera button can be found here.

  • JAQ3 scroll wheel

    Yes, we finally have a scroll wheel on a Pocket PC.

  • JAQ3 and T-Mobile Dash

    The JAQ3 is longer than the Dash, but just about the same thickness.

  • Back of Dash and JAQ3

  • Dash on JAQ3

    As you can see they are about the same thickness.

  • JAQ3 programs

    You can backup your device to an i-mate server for a monthly fee.

  • JAQ3 programs continued

    A Java client and voice command software are included.

  • Available memory

    You have 128MB ROM and 64MB RAM, but much less available for actual use.

  • Wireless connection manager

    Manage your connections for a simple interface.

  • Profiles manager

    Unlike most Phone Edition devices, you can manage your profiles on the JAQ3.

Retail box

Click here to see Matthew Miller's original blog post.

The i-mate JAQ3 looks similar to the large number of QWERTY smartphones currently on the market, but this device is a touch screen Pocket PC with all the functionality and power you expect to find in a device like this.

The JAQ3 comes in a compact retail package.

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