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

By matthewmiller January 16, 2007, 4:25 PM PST

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

Retail box

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.

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

Opening the box, step 1

Opening the box, step 1

Opening the first flap to reveal contents

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

Opening the box, step 2

Opening the box, step 2

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

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

Open back of the JAQ

Open back of the JAQ

The battery is a generous 1250 mAh model.

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

JAQ3 in hand

JAQ3 in hand

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

JAQ3 fits well in your hand

JAQ3 fits well in your hand

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

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

JAQ3 keyboard

JAQ3 keyboard

The keyboard is well designed and functional.

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

Backlit JAQ3

Backlit JAQ3

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

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

Right side of the JAQ3

Right side of the JAQ3

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

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

Left side of the JAQ3

Left side of the JAQ3

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

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

JAQ3 scroll wheel

JAQ3 scroll wheel

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

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

JAQ3 and T-Mobile Dash

JAQ3 and T-Mobile Dash

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

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

Back of Dash and JAQ3

Back of Dash and JAQ3

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

Dash on JAQ3

Dash on JAQ3

As you can see they are about the same thickness.

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

JAQ3 programs

JAQ3 programs

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

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

JAQ3 programs continued

JAQ3 programs continued

A Java client and voice command software are included.

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

Available memory

Available memory

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

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

Profiles manager

Profiles manager

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

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