i-mate JAM Black

  • Released 2005, Q3
    160g, 18mm thickness
    Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 SE PocketPC
    128MB RAM storage, SDIO/MMC slot
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  • 2.8"
    240x320 pixels, 2.8 inches
  • 1.3MP
    Video recorder
  • 128MB RAM
  • 1200mAh
    Li-Po

i-mate JAM Black - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 10
EDGE No
Launch Announced 2005, Q3
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 108 x 58 x 18 mm (4.25 x 2.28 x 0.71 in)
Weight 160 g (5.64 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Size 2.8 inches, 42 x 57 mm, 24.3 cm2 (~38.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels, 2.8 inches, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
 Handwriting recognition
Platform OS Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 SE PocketPC
CPU Intel Bulverde 416 MHz
Memory Card slot SDIO/MMC
Internal 128MB RAM, 64MB ROM
Main Camera Single 1.3 MP
Video Yes
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth 1.2
GPS No
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB Proprietary
Features Sensors
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (PocketIE)
 Pocket Office
Voice memo
MP3/AAC player
Predictive text input
Battery   Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
Misc Colors Stylish black
Price About 270 EUR

i-mate JAM Black - User Reviews

  • i need new battery to this i-mate black ,how can i get

  • i-mate jam is one of the best model from company i had one and still its cool

  • pls hw can l stil get dis phone??

  • why should this phone be discontinued?l like it and am still looking for where to buy one!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • I love this phone :) Mine still works great half a decade after :)

  • my loudspeaker is not functioning and back up battery doesn't charge pliz nelp

  • my back up battery doesn't work

  • model no

  • how i can connect this cell phone to pc

  • i want full details of my phone operating system & where i will get the new charger my charger is distroyed due to high voltage

  • how to soft ware re instalation.

  • how to set ringtone in dis phone

  • i cant hear a sound eventhough i already checked the notification play back box. pls help. thanks

  • hi also tell me that how can i use my backup battery?? my id is [email protected] plz do tell me...

  • when i put my phone on charging,it shows the light (that it is charging) but when i plug out then it off due 2 insufficient battery...can any1 help me??

  • my battrey is spoil n i want a new one to buy

  • video

  • you must tap at the center of the plus mark

  • the battery is not functioning

  • how do i connect yhis phone to a wirless modem

  • Hi you found the solution because i have a same problem

  • any one know how to formate/reset this phone

  • It's because of the back cover !!

  • chake ur phone softeware or reset the

  • how do i activate my sms to my imate?

  • I have a problem with my i-mate jam, the power is on and off. could anybody knows the solution? thank you.

  • how did i mate video

  • what u can do is just goto programs and the screen alignment and tap the screen with the pointing device or the stylus on the target given very firmly which will help you to align the screen properly... My contact 09744118850

  • xda-developers

  • The first thing i did with my NEW Ultimate I mate 8150 is i put my sim card. Now it says Align Screen. i m tired of tapping my screen. Can anyone help ME !

  • can somebody tell me how to change the language in this phone

  • what can i do so that i can connect my i-mate 2 my computer? I want 2 use my cp 4 internet but it can't connect.What shall I do?

  • what u can do is just goto programs and the screen alignment and tap the screen with the pointing device or the stylus on the target given very firmly which will help you to align the screen properly...

  • Am also havin screen align problem how can i overcom from tht can u mail me @ [email protected]

  • the bast formate for playing Video in I-Mate Jam is wmv rormate.

  • yes. i love this mobile

  • Hy Every One, Is there any one tell me that what is the bast formate for playing Video in I-Mate Jam (MP10A) Plz tell me my Address is [email protected]

  • Go to"backup"and select all files backup then click on start ok hope ur problem'll be finished

  • it's very good to use but the problem of this cell is Signal problem.

  • it's a wonder full cell to use,but the problem of this pocket pc is signals,most of time it's signal disapear why?

  • it is a briliant phone.i love this phone.but some times i had battery problem

  • Hello , I wanna know if I can use internet bu this phone and thank you

  • it s very good mobil pc i am fully satisfide

  • i had i-mate jam 3 years ago & was doing well but recently i suffered alot of hanging ,i do not know why ,is the battary fault

  • my screen doesn't work,it doesn't align.what will i do now

  • i had i-mate jam 3 years ago & was doing well but recently i suffered alot of hanging ,i do not know why ,is the battary fault

  • i had i-mate jam 3 years ago & was doing well but recently i suffered alot of hanging ,i do not know why ,is the battary fault

  • To unlock the phone we have to press on the screen at two places one at the bottam and the other at the right hand side middle. The right handside middle does not work. what do you do? Please advise.

  • hello Ice call jawal net then ask for settings or you could Hard Reset your unit but you will lose any UNsaved Data.

  • hello i am aditya i am using i mate jam mobile my divise out put sound is very low i meen when i take to my friends and office he cont able hear my voise next i am using hearphone that ill good please inform me ane settings is thers

  • i am trying to configure the gprs setting provided by my network but it is not working. i am in saudi arabia and i need to configure it properly to use it fully. please help. am using aljawal network

  • Go to Settings, System, screen then click on align screen. point your stylus at the exact center of the cross wire uptill it aligns.

  • Go to settings, then connections, you will find blue tooth option. enter it and check the blocks. for recieving go to settings, connections, beams, check all incoming beams. For sending any file or contact go to file explorer tap the file for some time and you will find a menu, select beam file, it will guide you to select the devices nearby you. select and tap send option of appropriate device.

  • You can copy (whatever).mp3 file to my device/windows/rings and go to settings and select phone option and select that ring tone.

  • Can anybody here tell me why is the battery life of imate jam does not last for 1 whole day?How can i use the back up battery?Is there an upgrade version of OS?Can this unit records voic calls?Any software to retrieve lost messages?Can i increase the phone memory (internal)?Any service center here in the philippines?Thank you very much.Please respond.

  • Salam... I have an i-mate jam black, I ave some question about the battery life of this unit, coz his battery life is to low, is there any function or solution to solve this k ind problem, and how to use the backup battery.

  • Hello guys im using iamate jam black, i have sonme question about this unit, how can i use the back up battery of this mobile. pls. response

  • This imate very high fare,

  • how to use bluetooth?

  • my screen dosn't work,it dosn't align.what will i do now

  • this phone is easy to use, neat and have a good amoung of features.Just buy it

  • Hello gys.i m useing i-mate jam black it sounds good but cemara quality is very bad or on edge facilty.any way its good for msn lovers.if some body have any questoin feel free to [email protected]. regards

  • Hi! Will someone please tell me what is the latest firmware for this phone and where can I find it? Also please inform if the OS of the phone can be upgraded to WM6. Thanks & Regards.

  • Finally failed 2 get new jam in uae.anybody know.

  • i plan 2 buy this phone.i think design s good.but there is no wifi.dear jam users pls send your opnion like sound ,camera ,etc

  • Hi Guys im planin on buying this phone i think its cool i am not a very hard usre but this will be my first this type phone what should i do pls advice

  • Salam,hi how is everyone there i want ur opinion can i update my mobile windows 2003 to windows 2005 or 2006 whether the speed of the mobile is effected or not pls tell if any problem is caused or not i want to update my mobile pls tell is there any problem tell me pls waiting

  • you can upload mp3 in ur phone, but cannot use if as a ringtone, for that you need to convert it to a wav or wma format. which can be done using windows movie maker

  • hi every1, i have just bought this set second hand a month back, its working fine, but have few things if any1 can Please tell me..!! 1- how can i upgrade the windows version?? 2- is ther any online manual for jam?? 3- how can i use mp3 files as ringtunes???? please DO reply!!!!!

  • i have imate jam black.the operating of this phone is very tough.every time screen alignment required.voulume is very low.battery back is very low .with out using phone for a day it gives a 6 hrs back.its beacause of led light i believe. can and other pc phone of imate you can recommend

  • how can we set mp3 ringing tone in this device as well as how we record the calls in it

  • I have the I-mate JAM Black ,i have some in use this the mobile , when i;ll started blutooth but is not started , shwon the message in the display (there is no Blutooth hardware installed on this device. plz rectifier the my complaint in my i-mate jam black, thanks & best regards, syed kamran

  • can u record calls in this device?

  • I have JAM new, i intend to upgrade to windows mobile 5 or 6, can I do that? thank you

  • i want to use internet.but i can not active internet so how i can cannect the internet my hand seet model no-pm10a

  • i want some help.. in imate jam cell how 2nd battery works... where we mention...

  • i have I MATE JAM ,but windows mobile 2003 is broken, im deleted.please help somebody,how ken instal again windows mobile 2003 or 2005 in ,or how?,were? ,

  • This is a class set.I cross a hardle to gprs settings.It is very different from other mobile.It is tough to get internet settings for connecting to my pc .But atlast it is done.Now i am connecting to my pc via this device.But please someone tell me how to send files to my jam from my pc by bluetooth(bluesoleil) like songs ,video ,images.help me.

  • you can not

  • can we install windows mobile 5 on a jam phone?? it will be work great cause of this cpu speed than jam in and k-jam. thanks

  • I want to Buy Imate Phone i m also v much confused either i should go for JAM or Jamin kindly suggest me which one is Good and reasonable Price???? Regards Adeel

  • I am doctor by profession. i want to buy some pocket pc that also should serve as a mobile, but i have no experience.i want to save and install different books and softwares in it.but i come to know that when battery finishes all the saved data is lost, can any body guide me , is it true?how can i overcome it? is there some safe device? one more thing i heard that mobile function usually hangs up,then which is best .i need pc with processor 400 or plus, does ram 64 or 128 make any difference in function? THANK A LOT

  • i wanna buy an imate ph...m confused wid jam n jamin...wich one is better???

  • i recently bought an O2 XDA II Mini which is the same as this except it has 64 mb RAM and the JAM black has 128. as far as i know this is the only difference yes you can use msn messenger on pocket pc based platforms. just download msn messenger for pocket pc or email me and i can help you.

  • Hi, I�m planning to buy either a JAM black or JAM+WIFI SD Card in a few days, maybe this week . What do you think is better: 1. JAM+WIFI Card = Low Cost + fast Processor+ WIFI Card coming ou the unit 2mm (can get stucked in a pocket or the case), Op system that looses all data if battery is gone, 2.Jam Black = Looks gud , with 128 mb ram, same specs. as jam.Is there any diff. b/w the two jam & jam(black)? How slow is the Jamin 200Mhz Processor?? does it really bother a standard user ?? Are you going to become nuts, waiting for diferent windows just usin your phone??? if start loading tons of aplicattions, do you notice the lack of speed? And how are the colours of JAM ? Only 65k colourscreen without 3G,it is bothering me.EDGE is one feature that JAMIN has and JAM doesn�t...is it really important to consider??? Is there anyone who has used JAM(black) and is happy with the colrs. Is 3G really important? * Are there any other good PDA fones in the same price range of about 520US$ with equal or better features?Specially with 3G. PLZ! rply me soon , my e-mail add.is given.

  • plz somebody tell me, can i use msn messenger on this phone.thanks

  • can any one tell me tht is the jam(black) better than the old jam, are there any hanging or networkin' prblms?

  • i have to know one thing.how can we put downloaded ringtone for mail alerts.if you know any body please help me.

  • Is this fone a worth investment? Are there any other good PDA fones in the same price range of about 555USD and equal or better features?

  • USE THE MP3 FOR RINGTONE: copy the music that you want into the \windows\rings directory ans select it by manually select in the phone in the setting block

  • Can i put mp3 songs as ringtones??? Pls reply urgently via email Urgently need a new cell im interested for JAM BLACK... So pls reply to this criteria regards Avijeet

  • simply the best...

  • Does Jam Black support java applets which are auto refreshed over internet..??

  • I try to find band 1800 and I can�t. Is it really a tri-band phone?

  • ive used my phone for months now and i dont need any other.i was not using a password before.i started using some few days ago and ive forgotten it.the phone went off and when i switched it on and tried some passworrds the phone started counting down some seconds.i tried hard reseting it but it didnt help.can anyone help.the ownwer info shows at the password prompt.

  • As for ur question about the battery life lower the backlight brightness that wht i have done and it last way longer

  • omg omg omg omg wonderful

  • if you wnat to reset the is a little hole in the left corner of the phone use the stylus to push it

  • its amazing phone i like it so much but i would like to know for how long does the battery stays on because am almost charging it everyday well am not using it all the day and how to conserve the battery and after full charging it says on the indicator that its 4:47 left is it good or bad

  • The power battery was low, and I opened the back cover of my i-mate jam, after I returned the cover it cool worked .But I went to recharge the battery for about 20 mins .I started to use a phone but it stacked and I tried to restart it. It failed to boot up until now and the "led indicator " for charging is off. Pleaz anyOne Help me about this.

  • hi umer bhai this mobile is ousome u buy this mobile plzz but u bougth 6280,N91 and N93 plzz plzz buy this mobile for me n 4 u buy :)

  • please advise how can I connect this Phone with my PC by Cable, I tried many times and it is failed

  • Sir, I had seen that imate and the O2 phones having problem while using internet on pc through phone. while internet on mobile is ok or there is othere setting. reply me on above mail address thanking you

  • hey guyz ,, can any1 tell me if it has a alt+tab feature 2 switch between open apps like the nokia symbian phones or not.. thx in advance

  • Does this phone have Skype phone calls? Please Help ASAP! From Stef

  • Can widows 0.5 be used on it , if no why?

  • To BAYAN Just go to calendar and there will b three lines showing weeks so click here for alarm

  • how could i set the alaram ?

  • Hi does i-mate jam support 2Gb or 4Gb mmc card? please help me!

  • Can anybody tell me the main differnce in function of Microsoft Windows 5.0 and Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 SE OS .Secondly as we can use skype on Jesjar.Can it be installed on Jam Black as Skybe its minumum requirement is 128 of Ram.And i am planning to buy one soon its it better to buy Jam black or JAmin as my main work is using net.waiting for ur reply

  • Phone is very good. But here i have a problem. The internet connectivity is always on even if u use or not, which results in my bills mounting up. Pls advise how to switch off the gprs connection without switching off the phone. thanks. Bhushan. India (New Delhi)

  • good phone overall...if he is giving you any kind of trouble....do this...take the staylus i.e. stick comes with your phone...press standby/mobile off key & insert that stick in the hole which is located besides the charging & handsfree hole, pressing the key & inserting the stick in hole should be at a time..your mobile will get reset & work faster....remember to remove MMC card...doing this "DATA WILL GET LOSS" data means not the software..only songs/phonebook etc.

  • I have been using this phone from past 10 months, this is an excellent phone, with only wifi facility missing which can be covered with sandisk combo card. Go for it, its the best phone ever made ;)

  • I want to know if there is any gsm pda that can be used for online banking.Thanks

  • I have had 4 or these phones in the past 3 months, each one had a diffent problem. yes it is agreat phone will lots of functions but it's running windows 2005 very slow, photos come out dark and it takes ages to make a call from it using your fingers as you have to keep using the stick every time you wish to do something on the phone. i won't by buying another cheap phone like this I'll still with Nokia their trouble free.

  • As a phone and a Pocket PC Very good but the only thing i doesn't like because there is not an option for Restart or Shut down unless you have to release the Cover

  • can u put a wireless lan card or something to have wifi in the phone ?

  • no doubt music sound is good even very good speed is too superb battery is good in simple words perfect phone (i-mate any new set to release lik JasJar?

  • Indoor camera is very poor bcz there is no flash, overall its the ultimate phone ever made....vidios MP3 superb...after all Microsoft supported for software

  • BEST phone ever made....superb functions...Video or Movie plays like real theater or TV..amzing phone...buy it & forget every phone

  • i really like this fone alot,,,,,but i wanna knw that does it stuck,,,,,,hows the speed i listen music and watch movies on my mob so is it gud enuff for all this stuff hows the msn msngr hows the jam black plzz help nd tell each nd evrything abt it who owns one????//////????????????

  • Hey Manish, you can buy this for around Rs.27,000(600-610$) in Mumbai. There is a wi-fi, 256mb combo card available from sandisk too. wen u connect it, u can use both wi-fi and the memory.

  • hey..i have heard much abou this phone. The only thing dat draws me back is that it doesnt have wi-fi. i have heard that it supports an external wifi card..can someone please tell me how this works? I mean I dont want to take something out and then out the wi fi card whenever i need it. I need a way that the wi-fi and everything is in there at all times.

  • i like tjis

  • Any one know.. how to hardreset this phone?? Br.

  • m using imate JAM black but my blue tooth handsfree is not working in it can someone telme how can i use blur tooth handsfree in it n how??? email me if someone knowz

  • Hi, I have problem instaling tomtom 5 on MDA Compact 2, can someone help me? Thanks!

  • I've Imate JAM BLACK and i think its a perfect piece for those who love music and watching movies.Have great Sound and Best Video Result.So far betther than Nokia9500 N SE w800i.And Yes as a Phone ive no Complain im using dis PH in UAE.No signal's drop nothing at ALL.And with externtal WIFI card u can run the internet very smoothly. So,Go FOR Imate-JAM-BLACk with NoDoubt :). and its support upto 2GB MC.

  • hi, i just purchased the mda compact2 which is vertually identical to the imate jam. I got a software cd of a friend, the cd contains various programmes and games, it also contains tom tom 5 and a couple of other tom tom versions, the software works fine on my friends mda compact 1 and other mda compact 1 devices, but for some reason i am having problems when it comes to installing the programmes from the cd, esspecially the the sat nav programmes, please can someone help on this matter. Thankyou.

  • well there da same practicly only the OS is different n a slower cpu n its alot bloky than the jam i advise you to get the jam instead as with the k-jam when open files it tennds to load longer hope that helps

  • Hey everyone I am so confused between the black jam and the K-JAM what do you advice me ? Price is not problem at all .. I jist want a good and a dynamic Pocket Pc Thanks ..

  • i would like to buy this (here in Afghanistan) but i wanted to know if i can install some softwares on it....can some one answer?

  • does it have loudspeaker

  • I puchased the same phone sold in the UK by Orange as the M500 i think it,s the best i had so far once you sort out where everythings stored .and you learn how to move the folders /files it words a dream . Music and Video,s sound great and with a big memory card no need for an MP3 player .all i can say is it is alot better than all the phones iv tried . tried most and it,s the BEST BY FAR.

  • jam black is very goood fhone and pc it has all the features u need an u dnt need i'm usin ir from 3 month an its an perfect mobile i have ever had i changed about 12 phones this is the best 1

  • Please i have been trying to set up my bluetooth and it has been telling me to turn off flight mode first.I do not know what is flight mode and i please plead with anyone who can help me out.I have lost my manual.Thanks

  • i love it :-) , but i cant afford it........................... :-(

  • this fhone is best pocket pc ever i had its very very very exceelent fhone

  • i have a SE w800i and i am really impressed with this PDA and i was wondering if its easy to get the wifi card to work with this jam or its 2 difficult and is it a good idea to change my w800 for this one.

  • The only reason I want to get a phone without a keypad is to stop me texting whilst I am driving! If I carry on like this, I am likely to kill someone soon. So I am opting for this to stop this very bad habit.

  • is cool and great features. However I think the size is still too big and the battery keep falling out when the device dropped cause all data lost.I discover a new device will be launch in Q4 2005 which is dallab brand are the smallest pocket pc.i will wait to see this new heat....

  • imate jam black is excellent,it kills imate jam silver and o2 mini.i have been using this cool looking pda for a week now,no problems with anything,my navigation system works so well.128 mb ram memory helps a lot and makes much more faster. i will not change my device unless imate makes another black with 2 or more mp camera or built in gps or does something very cool. i am very happy with imate jam black :)

  • Apart from the cost of the handset of a Jam black or K-Jam, why would one choose one above the other ? I want to purchase one for using email (inbox & calendar) when out of the office - utilising GPRS for synchronisation. I am looking at a Cellular SP contract in South Africa to reduce the cost of the handset. Ant comments from owners of either type or perhaps the Jasjar ? Thanks in advance.

  • Hi to all of u thanks to imate 4 making a very good pocket pc its really great..but i do have i question in my mind which is tht till how much imate JAM (black) does support memory i mean to say it can support 1 or 2 GB if does then it will be the best phones ever please let me know about this problem thanks

  • microsoft doesn't make phones. btw which is usually cheaper qtek or imate? since they both have identical products

  • i have read much about the 1st jam. I hope jam-black will be much perfect than the 1st, as it has 128 RAM/ROM. I'll get rid of my current mobile and buy jam-black this month.

  • This phone is very dangerous. Making a call whilst driving takes about 2 mins to find the number and by that time you have already totaled your car. The Blackberry's and Sony P910 are alot more user friendly and provide all the functions of this phone. I took it back 3 hours after I bought it as it was so unfriendly to use.

  • i buy a jam-black yesterday (in iran) i say thank to Microsoft for good mobiles

  • Why exactly does this phone go under so many names? The guys at ImportGSM.com list it under a lot of different names - they said that there are different manufacturers for the exact same phone, hence, different names. Still a sick phone, but why doesn't iMate get their naming right? ;)

  • Simply Outstanding pda phone. Thousnads of 3rd party softwares. It has never freezed. A must for everyone

  • Everything is great about JAM series (i don't need wifi and life without keyboard is just fine). My major concern is that the pictures and video of my imate PocketPC (which is rated at VGA) comes out better than the JAM pictures & videos (which is rated at 1.3MP). This is especially true when taking pictures & video in-doors. Does anyone else have seen this problem? Can anyone tell me if this has been fixed in imate JAM Black and/or K Jam? Thanks.

  • Fantastic I hope one day I will have one.

  • hey .. about wifi it support sd card with wifi .. u can buy it from ebay ..

  • does dis mobile have wifi??? plz reply

  • yoo man its da best set a person can get i luv it and hope u toooo .it got aal da features but da disadvantage of this mobiles is that it doestnt have keypad i thinkk i mate should give a new model of it which has keypad than its da best set of da year