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i-mate Pocket PC PDA Reviews

The i-mate Pocket PC Review is brought to you from an unbiased collective of PDA enthusiasts. After using the i-mate Pocket PC and comparing it to other PDAs we have rated its features and calculated its value in comparison to other PDAs of the same caliber. We will give you our results based on the i-mate Pocket PC software and i-mate Pocket PC accessories available.

Packed in its sturdy i-mate Pocket PC case, the PDA comes ready to use, even with a small charge and includes the i-mate Pocket PC GPS. i-mate Pocket PC ringtones are available online to be downloaded, or accessible from your internet connection from your i-mate Pocket PC itself. Mounted in a i-mate Pocket PC car holder, or as it is otherwise known: i-mate Pocket PC dash mount, the i-mate Pocket PC GPS software runs flawlessly and can assist you in getting from point A to point B.

i-mate Pocket PC Specifications
 
General Introduced2005 Q3
Processor CPU TypeIntel XScale PXA263
CPU Frequency (Speed)400 MHz
Size Weight6.7 oz
Dimensions5.1 x 2.4 x 0.7 in
Display TypeTFT
Size3.5 in
BacklightYes
Colours65,536
Colour depth16bpp
Maximum resolution240x320
Memory ROM Size32 MB
ROM TypeFlash
RAM Size64 MB
RAM TypeSDRAM
Operating System and Software Operating SystemWindows Mobile PocketPC (Microsoft Mobile Pocket PC 2003)
Communications SMSYes
MMSNo
Phone Capabilities NetworkGSM
 - GSM 900 • GSM 1800 • GSM 1900 • GPRS
Connectivity USBYes
SerialYes
BluetoothYes
SynchronizationNo
InfraredYes
Expansion slots MMCYes
Multimedia Features SpeakersYes
Microphone RecordingYes
Headphone/Headset JackYes
MP3 SupportYes
WMA SupportYes
Buttons WLAN/Bluetooth LEDNo

i-mate Pocket PC Accessories

i-mate Pocket PC Accessories include, but are not limited to: i-mate Pocket PC parts, which you will find such as extension antennas and download cables or cradles; The i-mate Pocket PC Manual which comes packed with your PDA, but can be replaced or re-ordered if your upgrades make your original unit incomplete regarding documentation; i-mate Pocket PC Cases to secure your PDA from drops and spills when not in use. With a variety of styles and colors - find one to fit your style!

Finally we come to the i-mate Pocket PC software portion of our review, which is quite a broad topic. Your software will touch different areas of your PDA, including the i-mate Pocket PC smartphone. Turn your PDA into an entertainment center with i-mate Pocket PC games, i-mate Pocket PC ringtones - all available in the form of free i-mate Pocket PC downloads. Free i-mate Pocket PC ringtones can be purchased, downloaded, or manufactured your self by using music you already have on hand. The i-mate Pocket PC Cingular plan takes full advantage of your PDAs ability to access the i-mate Pocket PC WiFi capabilities.

You will notice that occasionally after a i-mate Pocket PC downloads take place and you fail to do a i-mate Pocket PC unlock on your PDA - it may seize up, like any electronic device normally does under duress. This may require a i-mate Pocket PC hard reset, which is essentially disconnecting the power source while the PDA is still "active". We suggest never doing a hard reset unless instructed by a i-mate Pocket PC PDA technician.


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