Display:320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
Camera:2 MP
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Released:Cancelled
JAMA 101: The Cancelled Smartphone That Never Made It to the Market
If you are a mobile phone enthusiast, you may have heard of the JAMA 101, a smartphone manufactured by i-mate. It was supposed to be released in 2007, but unfortunately, it was cancelled and never made it to the market. Despite its short-lived existence, let’s take a closer look at the features and specifications of this device.
Release Date and Brand
The JAMA 101 was planned to be released in October 2007, but for reasons unknown, it was cancelled. The device was developed and branded by i-mate, a company that specializes in producing Microsoft Windows Mobile-powered smartphones.
Design and Dimensions
This sleek and compact smartphone weighed only 110g and had a thickness of 15.5mm. Its dimensions were 105 x 52.5 x 15.5 mm (4.13 x 2.07 x 0.61 in), making it lightweight and easy to carry around. It also had a mini-SIM slot for a single network provider.
Display and Platform
The JAMA 101 featured a 2.4-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with 65K colors, giving users a crisp and clear display. The screen size may seem small compared to today’s standards, but it had a decent screen-to-body ratio of 32.4%. The device ran on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional operating system and was equipped with a SAMSUNG SC3 2442X 300MHz processor.
Memory and Cameras
The device had 64MB RAM storage and a microSD slot for up to 128MB of additional storage. It also had a 2MP single main camera, capable of capturing photos and videos, although the quality may not have been up to par with today’s smartphones. Unfortunately, it did not have a front-facing camera for selfies.
Other Features
The JAMA 101 also had handwriting recognition and a 4-way navigation pad for easy navigation. Its browser supported WAP 2.0/xHTML and HTML (PocketIE), and it had Pocket Office for productivity. Other features included a voice memo, MP3/AAC/AAC+/WMA/OGG/AMR player, WMV/MP4 player, and a file manager.
Battery and Price
The device had a removable Li-Ion 1020 mAh battery, which could last up to 150 hours on standby and up to 4 hours of talk time. It was available in black and had an estimated price of around 250 EUR.
Conclusion
Although the JAMA 101 never made it to the market, it was an innovative smartphone at the time of its planned release. With Microsoft Windows Mobile as its operating system, it would have been a great choice for those who preferred this platform. Its compact size, decent display, and other features would have made it a suitable option for daily use. Unfortunately, we will never know how it performed as it was cancelled before its launch.
If you are interested in other smartphones by i-mate, they have released several other devices such as the JAMA S series and the SPL series. Hopefully, these devices were able to make it to the market and satisfy their users’ needs. As for the JAMA 101, it will be remembered as the cancelled smartphone that never made it to the hands of consumers.
