September 9th, 2005
The Long-Awaited HTC Universal, Now Re-named the iMate JASJAR is On Sale Now
By Alice Hill
RealTechNews
Who names these things? The iMate JASJAR just sounds like that annoying character from the second wave of Star Wars movies - Jar Jar Blink or whatever his name was (I blocked it.) But if you are a handheld freak, the JASJAR is worth a serious look. It used to be the HTC Universal - a 3G half-laptop half phone handheld with a swivel screen that had everyone scouring the globe for an English version. Here’s more news today out of Australia on this elusive gadget, but we also tracked down a place in the UK where you can buy it TODAY here (Assuming you have about $600 burning a hole in your pcoket):
“This tri-band GSM/GPRS device with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth also connects to 3G mobile networks, automatically switching to the best network mode available. Users can benefit from videoconferencing and multimedia with dual cameras, built-in flash, large VGA-screen and dual loudspeakers for stereo sound and are able to send photos and recorded videos quickly when connected to a 3G network.
“Designed to offer flexible multiple-connectivity business functions and the ability to enjoy dynamic multimedia without the need for multiple devices, this multi-utility Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 powered mobile offers PC applications, a 1.3 megapixel camera/video, a gaming console, and an MP3 player to name just a few. The 180 degree swivel screen design means you have the versatility to use the i-mate JASJAR either as a traditional PDA similar to a notebook style, or in clamshell mode to be converted into a virtual miniature laptop. In clamshell mode, the screen automatically adjusts to landscape. Picture and Video Viewer, Microsoft PowerPoint Mobile & ClearVue PDF Viewers come standard in addition to Outlook Mobile, Windows Media Player, Internet Explorer, MSN Messenger, Word Mobile and Excel Mobile.
“The i-mate device-owner dedicated portal www.clubimate.com, provides 24/7 technical advice, support and value added services such as free hosted Microsoft Exchange e-mail, exclusive i-mate interactive games and upgrade patches for download.” Source: Gizmag
Lockergnome's Tech News Watch says:
Long-Awaited HTC Universal, Now Re-named the iMate JASJAR is On Sale Now
Who names these things? The iMate JASJAR just sounds like that annoying character from the second wave of Star Wars movies - Jar Jar Blink or whatever his name was (I blocked it.) But if you are a handheld freak, the JASJAR is worth a serious look. It …
September 9th, 2005 at 9:02 am
ron powell says:
Hey Alice:
Well, this little guy has a ton-o-nice features and is getting closer to a replacement for my Nexio, but it looks like it’s going to be 600GBP vs 600USD. Serious $$ difference.
Ron Powell
September 9th, 2005 at 3:15 pm
Dan Birchall says:
It sounded so nice, but then you had to go and mention WinCE, er, PocketPC, er, Windows Mobile.
September 10th, 2005 at 2:00 am
redzwan says:
when iMate JASJAR going to be in malaysia
September 23rd, 2005 at 2:22 am
Eric Mitchell says:
Id like to buy one. Where can I?
December 20th, 2005 at 7:07 pm