Introduction
The i-mate SP5 was introduced to the world in August 2005 as a part of the pioneering wave of smartphones. Although currently discontinued, this device was designed to cater to early adopters who wanted a multifunctional handheld device beyond just making phone calls. At a launch price of approximately 150 EUR, it served as a competitively priced option in the burgeoning smartphone market of the mid-2000s.