Dubai headquartered i-mate has launched two new HTC-made 3G handsets. The i-mate SP JAS and the i-mate JASJAM are the first i-mate devices to feature thumb-wheels for easy menu navigation, allowing users to quickly scroll within their inbox or simply move from one function to the next.

The i-mate SP JAS offers Microsoft Windows Mobile functionality in a stylish and slim mobile phone format, while the i-mate JASJAM is a fully-featured Microsoft Windows Pocket PC, or handheld computer phone and one of the first products in the world to offer 3G (WCDMA), EDGE and WiFi global roaming access.

The i-mate JASJAM also features a 400 MHz processor for blistering high speed data access and quad band support for global connectivity which will make it the device of choice for business travelers with a need for constant and fast connectivity.

Pre-loaded with Microsoft Exchange Direct Push2 technology, both devices provide instant access to emails, allowing users to open and view Microsoft Office attachments in Word, Excel and PowerPoint Mobile in both English and Arabic.

The i-mate JASJAM provides users with a range of dynamic flexible data input methods including i-mate’s scroll wheel, a touch-screen display and slider QWERTY keyboard. It features a 2.0 megapixel camera with macro mode. Both devices also feature a second lens for simple video conferencing connectivity.

The i-mate SP JAS and i-mate JASJAM are available now at USD $888 (AED 3,259, SR 3,330) and USD $544 (AED 1999, SR 2,040) respectively. A complimentary trial version of i-mate Suite – i-mate's own mobile device solution that minimizes downtime, safeguards data, and allows secure access and information transfers–is pre-installed on each device.

via mobileburn