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i-mate Introduces Two Windows Mobile 5.0 Devices for the Americas Market


Worldwide manufacturer of innovative Windows Mobile powered devices launches i-mate JAQ and i-mate SPL unlocked GSM mobile devices

EXCLUSIVE: 12 September, 2006 Los Angeles, USA -- i-mate™ , the specialist in Microsoft Windows Mobile powered devices and software applications, today announced it has launched two new devices for distribution in the U.S., Latin America and Canada. The announcement was made at CTIA Wireless IT 2006, a leading wireless industry tradeshow being held in Los Angeles Sept. 12-14.

The i-mate JAQ has everything the busy manager needs to do business on the move in a no-frills heavy-duty device. The i-mate™ JAQ is a quad-band device that operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0. The device features a full QWERTY keyboard, 128 MB ROM/64MB RAM, 64k 2.8” color LCD screen, MiniSD memory card expansion, integrated antenna, Bluetooth® compatibility.

The i-mate SPL is a great-looking device that will attract buyers that want a stylish device plus the benefits of the Windows Mobile® platform. For business or pleasure, it’s got what it takes for users who want the functionality and features of an affordable Windows Mobile powered device. The i-mate™ SPL is a GSM/GPRS tri-band device featuring 128MB ROM/64MB RAM, 65k 2.2” color LCD screen, MiniSD memory card expansion, integrated antenna and Bluetooth® compatibility.

“We are very pleased to now be offering Windows Mobile 5.0 devices in the U.S., Latin America and Canada,” said Jim Morrison, CEO of i-mate™. “Consumers and business users in all regions around the world have been turning to i-mate™ for the latest and most innovative Windows Mobile 5.0 devices and solutions, and we are glad to finally be a resource to users in the Americas.”

“We are pleased that i-mate is bringing its innovative device design to the North and South American market,” said Chris Hill, group product manager, Microsoft Corp. “Windows Mobile is committed to a vibrant partner ecosystem that offers customers a wide variety of devices to meet their professional and personal needs. From rugged to sexy, the i-mate JAQ and i-mate SPL provide consumers with new ways to keep connected and informed while on the go.”

In addition to launching the two new devices at CTIA, i-mate™ also showcased i-mate™ Suite (www.imatesuite.com) and club i-mate™ (www.clubimate.com). i-mate™ Suite is an exclusive software solution that enables users to minimize downtime, safeguard data and securely transfer information on the go. Club i-mate™ provides support and content to i-mate™ users, including 24/7 live multilingual support, software patches, device tutorials, current ROM upgrades, a free Hosted Exchange email account and a wide variety of content including games, ring-tones and productivity software. i-mate™ recently announced that club i-mate™ had reached 500,000 members, making it the largest online Windows Mobile user community.

About i-mate™ i-mate™ (AIM: IMTE) specialises in Windows Mobile® hardware and software solutions and services.

i-mate’s cutting edge, customer-centric solutions offer the latest technology and device features. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, i-mate provides customers with the ultimate Windows Mobile experience for business, for pleasure, for life.

As part of its integrated solutions support, i-mate develops in-house leading-edge software solutions for Microsoft Windows Mobile platforms. Exclusive software products include interactive games from www.clubimate.com and i-mate Suite (www.imatesuite.com) a solution that allows Windows Mobile users and enterprises alike to take total command and control of their data and Windows Mobile devices securely anytime, anywhere.

Club i-mate™ - i-mate’s device-owner dedicated portal - provides 24/7 multi-lingual technical support and value-added offerings such as subsidised software and systems updates to help customers take full advantage of their i-mate devices. Club i-mate is the world’s largest online Windows Mobile user group.

Every i-mate device comes packed with advanced features including Windows Media Player Mobile, MSN Messenger, Word, Outlook and Excel Mobile.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.


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