I-mate PDA-N Pocket PC Review

Jan 31 I-mate PDA-N Pocket PC Review
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The handheld runs the latest Windows Mobile 5 operating system and includes many of the features found on other PDAs today, but it also throws in some extra tricks, such as GPS navigation and VoIP support. However, you're going to pay a price for such features, as the PDA-N costs a whopping $499. Along with its smart-phone siblings, the I-mate Jamin and the I-mate SP5, the I-mate PDA-N is scheduled for release in April.

The i-mate PDA-N with built in GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, is the first Pocket Pc with built in GPS from i-Mate. Complemented by the 2.8-inch LCD capable of 240 x 320 pixels, the PDA-N offers exceptional GPS reception and spotless navigation to its users. Over all the PDA-N has high marks for looks with its large high-resolution screen and slim form factor. It is about the same size as the i-mate JAM.

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I-mate PDA-N includes VoIP support and ships with Skype loaded on the device, so with the built-in Wi-Fi, you can use the PDA-N to make phone calls over the Internet--a boon for mobile professionals. Also, useful to road warriors is the embedded 12-channel GPS receiver, which can help navigate to various client meetings, conferences, or the kids' soccer practice. I-mate will also package it with a vehicle mount.

Unfortunately The I-mate PDA-N comes with only 128MB of ROM and 32MB of RAM, which is a bit on the low side for a device of this class. Fortunately, there is an SDIO/MMC expansion slot.According to I-mate, the PDA-N has a rated battery life of 5 hours in GPS mode and 8 hours playing a looped video.

Technical Details:

Dimensions :

# 109.7mm(H) x 59.4mm(W) x 17.6mm(T) # Weight: 126g w/ battery

Processor

# Samsung SC32442X33 300Mhz
Memory

# 128MB embedded Flash ROM
# 64MB embedded SDRAM

LCD Module

# 2.83" 240x320 pixels resolution
# 64K - colors Transmissive TFT-LCD
# LED backlight support
# Sensitive touch screen

Interface

# One SDIO/MMC card slot
# One Audio jack (3.5 Ø)
# MiniUSB connector
GPS

# Embedded GPS antenna
# Support NMEA 0183 version 3.0 or above
# WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver
# Acquisition time
# Hot start: 8 seconds, typical TTFF
# Warm start: 60 seconds, typical TTFF
# Cold start: 120 seconds, typical TTFF

GPS Accuracy
# Position: < 15 meters, 95% typical
# Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state
WAAS Accuracy
# Position: < 5 meters, 95% typical
# Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state

Power

# Battery # Removable rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, 1,100mAH
# GPS mode: > 5 hrs
# Standby time: > 200 hrs
# WMV playback: 8 hrs
# WMA playback: 12 hrs
# Battery recharge time: < 4 hrs

Device-to-Device Connectivity

# Infrared IrDA SIR
# Bluetooth v1.2
# WiFi 802.11b with 64-,128-bit WEP standard data encryption

Accessories

# Standard
- AC adapter with miniUSB plug
- Carrying case
- Stereo wired headset w/ microphone
- Car holder
- Car adapter
- Sync. Cable (miniUSB/ USB)
- User manual, quick start guide, sync. software CD

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