Phone Scoop's CTIA Report, Part 2

[Janak Parekh]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.phonescoop.com/articles/ctia_2004_fall/index.php?p=mo' target='_blank'>http://www.phonescoop.com/articles/.../index.php?p=mo</a><br /><br /></div>Rich Brome posted part two of his CTIA report yesterday, and that includes several interesting tidbits about the i-Mate product lineup. First, the i-Mates will be supported in the USA soon: <i>"Typically, HTC devices are brought to market by carriers. So when no U.S. carrier picks up a particular HTC model, it can sometimes be hard for U.S. consumers to locate, and a version for GSM 850 networks might not even be produced. For fans of Windows Mobile, this can sometimes be frustrating...The exciting news is that i-mate is now officially expanding to the U.S.; they're currently in the process of establishing a U.S. headquarters in California. They will be trying to forge relationships with U.S. carriers, and also offering HTC devices to consumers through more direct channels."</i><br /><br />:clap: And check out this picture of the incredibly tiny HTC Magician device, aka i-Mate JAM:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/parekh-20041103-PhoneScoopCTIA2004-2.jpg" /><br /><br />:drool: Impressive stuff, and looks like we'll be able to get it here in North America much more easily soon!

[saljamex]

Very nice devices!!, I just got last week the PDA2k, wich replaces my p900 and my O2 XDAII, the hardware is amazing, but I think Microsoft needs to work in a more reliable, and useful Phone Operating system.

[jeisner]

Lets hope Imate (CD) don't release the Jam with buggy Bluetooth like the PDA2k :/

[David Johnston]

Wow, it's tiny! I'm in love!

(I'm beginning to realise I'm an idiot. I'm 6'3" with massive hands and have to mail-order shoes to get the right size. Yet I keep buying small things. I've a tiny mobile phone which is a nightmare to tap keys on. I've got an iPaq 2215 which is a nightmare to play games on. I have 3 mini/barebone PCs which are great. I want the credit-card sized Canon Powershot Ixus 40, but I know its far too tiny for my fingers. Argh. Rant out.)

[possmann]

FINALLY!

Looking seriously at that i-JAM device; seeing that smartphone are on the MniSD form factor and the i-JAM is a PPCPE w/SD and bluetooth this might be the way to go....

[rmasinag]

Hmmmmmmmmm.........imate JAM :drool:

[karinatwork]

This is the one. I am going to send out a prayer that Rogers Wireless will pick it up, and then...

Anyone needs a h4150 and Moto V300?

:)