i-mate JAQ3; the world’s thinnest Pocket PC Phone Edition
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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.
Opening the box, step 1
Opening the box, step 1
Opening the first flap to reveal contents
Opening the box, step 2
Opening the box, step 2
The bottom section of the box reveals the JAQ3, charger, USB cable, and headset.
Open back of the JAQ
Open back of the JAQ
The battery is a generous 1250 mAh model.
JAQ3 in hand
JAQ3 in hand
JAQ3 fits well in your hand
JAQ3 fits well in your hand
It is long, but still light enough to be pocketable.
JAQ3 keyboard
JAQ3 keyboard
The keyboard is well designed and functional.
Backlit JAQ3
Backlit JAQ3
The keyboard has a white backlight with the alternative keys lit as well.
Right side of the JAQ3
Right side of the JAQ3
The right side has the miniUSB, headset jack, and power button.
Left side of the JAQ3
Left side of the JAQ3
The scroll wheel, OK button, and camera button can be found here.
JAQ3 scroll wheel
JAQ3 scroll wheel
Yes, we finally have a scroll wheel on a Pocket PC.
JAQ3 and T-Mobile Dash
JAQ3 and T-Mobile Dash
The JAQ3 is longer than the Dash, but just about the same thickness.
Back of Dash and JAQ3
Back of Dash and JAQ3
Dash on JAQ3
Dash on JAQ3
As you can see they are about the same thickness.
JAQ3 programs
JAQ3 programs
You can backup your device to an i-mate server for a monthly fee.
JAQ3 programs continued
JAQ3 programs continued
A Java client and voice command software are included.
Available memory
Available memory
You have 128MB ROM and 64MB RAM, but much less available for actual use.
Profiles manager
Profiles manager
Unlike most Phone Edition devices, you can manage your profiles on the JAQ3.
