Pre-Order the HTC Universal NOW

By David Ciccone, posted Wednesday, Aug. 24th, 2005
Reader Comments: 11

Looks like my partner Expansys has let the cat out of the hat by posting the official name of the HTC Universal now know as the IMate JASJAR..The JASJAR runs the latest Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition Operating System, and is an ideal mobile device for email, Internet browsing and getting access to corporate LAN resources. Capable of Tri-band GSM/GPRS worldwide, it also features in-built Bluetooth and WiFi for inter-device connectivity.

The device can be folded out to give access to the keyboard, or folded back for touchscreen-only use. A 1.3 megapixel camera is included, which can take both still pictures and video clips.

go to the expansys site and check out the larger pic for the jasjar. I don't see the second camera. it's listed in the specs but unless it's on the bottom of the camera, it doesn't exist. also, wasn't there a lid screen for the phone? a little callerid window or something for when it's shut in clamshell mode?

Posted by rebekale, Friday, Aug. 26th, 2005

Puts a new meaning to "POCKET" PC. However, I am very excited about anything that HTC builds. In fact, HTC is the ONLY OEM that I trust to produce the Pocket PC Phone edition, and frankly the PPC in general.

Posted by David Jaquith, Friday, Aug. 26th, 2005

Fatboy,
Did you feel that the performance on the Wizard was extremely slow?? It does stand to reason that the Jasjar would be a better device than the Wizard. It should be for the price difference, your paying for more performance. However, I am sure that your fingers would do worse on an i730 or Treo device than on the Wizard being that there is simply more physical space between the buttons, and I believe the buttons are bigger as well.

Posted by Physboy, Thursday, Aug. 25th, 2005

I've tried both the Jasjar and the Wizard (i-Mate K-Jam) and despite the higher price (and VERY silly name) the Jasjar is the better device, its better built and the keyboard works much better for my fat fingers - bigger screen would be nice though..

Posted by Fatboy, Thursday, Aug. 25th, 2005

I was gung ho with the hype over the last 6 months, but a half-pound is a little much to tote around.

Also, this thing screams geek louder than I want it to.

Posted by dougpy, Wednesday, Aug. 24th, 2005

I think my boss would freak if I were to turn that in on an expense report!!

Posted by Reidan, Wednesday, Aug. 24th, 2005

Is that a laptop in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me? Geez, that thing is a monster! :)

Posted by JNGold, Wednesday, Aug. 24th, 2005

Looks like a very nice device. Except I think the price is a bit much to justify at the moment. It's about $1850 Australian :(

Posted by Michaelk, Wednesday, Aug. 24th, 2005

I will be checking out the Wizard myself. It has everything needed to make it a viable alternative to the BlackBerry, Treo and any other PPC which does not have a keyboard or has a keyboard that is not very usable in comparison.

Posted by Physboy, Wednesday, Aug. 24th, 2005

Its the new name of the HTC Universal.

Posted by David Ciccone, Wednesday, Aug. 24th, 2005

WHU!
$1400-ish...
WHU!

What the heck is a JASJAR? Sounds like a LucasArts character.

Posted by JickBahTech, Wednesday, Aug. 24th, 2005

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