I-mate launches Jaq3; hopefully better than the Jaq
I-mate Jaq3
(Credit: I-mate)
I-mate Jaq3
(Credit: I-mate)Back in October, we reviewed the rather horrible I-mate Jaq, which was plagued by a bulky design and poor call quality. Needless to say, we were not impressed. However, the company is giving it another go with the I-mate Jaq3, a revamped version of the Jaq that features a slightly trimmed down design and integrated Wi-Fi. Despite a fresh coat of paint in a slimming black, the numbers don't lie and the Jaq3 is still a pocketful at 4.8x2.7x0.8 inches and 5.4 ounces. The Wi-Fi integration (802.11b/g) is a nice addition, but it's going to be an uphill climb for the Jaq3, which has to battle the likes of the successful Cingular 8525 and the Samsung BlackJack. Other features of the I-mate Jaq3 include Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC Phone Edition, a 2.4-inch touch screen, push e-mail, Bluetooth 1.2, and a 2-megapixel camera. The quad-band (GSM 850/900/1800/1900; GPRS/EDGE) smart phone will be available unlocked at the end of January, but no pricing information has been released at this time.
Bonnie Cha is a senior editor for CNET, covering smartphones and GPS. When she's not testing the latest gadgets, you can find her chasing after her crazy lab or surfing in the chilly waters of Northern California. E-mail Bonnie.
i have an I-MATE JAQ3+ model cellphone but do not have a software, driver or any accompanying material.
I got it from NS Telecom. I installed a MINI SD memory card but it would not automatically store any data.
My phone storage memory does not even allow video recording as the memory is not enough.
The phone automatically cancels out another stored name and number when a new caller or number needs to be saved. I noticed that many of my listed names disappear and was having a hard time trying to recall names of those that were inadvertently canceled out.
My key pad I rarely use. Most time I use the stylus pen because the keys when pressed for the symbols, different symbols appear... not the corresponding ones as indicated on the button.
Furthermore, it is not encrypted yet with a wifi code number. I could not try and use the VOIP at this point.
Thank you for attending to my problem(s). Kindly advise at the earliest.
Ed Arcilla
09179187540
Philippines
Your I-MATE JAQ3+ mobile is different from JAQ3. Please see your manual for details on how to use the MINI SD memory card or email the NS Telecom support for materials needed.
Regarding the wifi code number it's only NS Telecom who could install the Parallel GSM / VOIP system since it's their exclusive technology. You may contact the support team of NS Telecom to install a wifi code number to your mobile. For other concerns you may also contact us with regards to JAQ3+.
Thank you.
i-mate support team
PO Box 500085
Dubai Internet City
Dubai, UAE
support@imate.com
could you possibly supply the manual for JAQ+3 model of I-mate? if it can be downloaded, it would be of great help as many of its functions are not maximized. thank you.
ed arcilla
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by edarcilla
February 16, 2009 7:28 AM PST
- Thank you for your response. My JAQ3+ phone has no accompanying CD or Manual. Is it possible to secure one online?
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(4 Comments)By the way, I received your reply via the CNET Reviews on the internet, not in my Inbox. Please reply at the earliest. Thanks again. Ed Arcilla