Cellphones, PDAs and MP3 Players

The first thing you'll notice about the I-mate Jam is that it lacks a QWERTY keyboard. But while the I-mate Jam is definitely a smart phone, as its name suggests, this baby is all about multimedia. We got our hands on an unlocked version of this triband (GSM 850/1800/1900) smart phone and, using a Cingular Wireless SIM card, were able to put it through its paces. The lack of a dedicated keyboard took some acclimation and is destined to be a point of conflict, but we were happy once we were up and running. Compared to other I-mate products, the Jam feels good and sturdy in your hand, and since there's no dedicated keyboard taking up room, there's tons of space for its huge screen. Shipping with Windows Mobile 2003 SE, the Jam has Mobile Media Player 10.0, which makes getting multimedia content onto the device a cinch. Kudos aside, since the I-mate Jam has yet to get picked up by a carrier here in the States, you'll pay a premium for it. At the time of this writing, unlocked phones are going for upward of $600, but if a carrier ever picks it up, it will be less expensive with a service agreement.

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