Design and Build
The i-mate JAQ is characterized by its robust and utilitarian design, with dimensions measuring 122 x 71 x 22 mm and weighing 160 grams. Its size and weight made it a substantial handset to carry, reflecting the formative design ethos of devices intended for productivity use. The phone sports a QWERTY keyboard, which was a significant selling point at the time for business users who preferred physical keys for typing emails and documents.
Its exterior finish in silver provided a professional look, though its bulkiness might have been a downside for users prioritizing portability. The use of a Mini-SIM card slot and the absence of modern conveniences like a 3.5mm headphone jack demonstrated its design alignment with PDA devices rather than modern smartphones.
- ⬤ i-mate JAQ Introduction
- ⬤ i-mate JAQ Design and Build
- ⬤ i-mate JAQ Display