i-mate goes deep with Ultimate line, five models promised

i-mate is taking a pretty interesting approach with its newest range of Windows Mobile devices -- the WM6-equipped "Ultimate" range -- by shoving a full five models out the door, all differing only in form factor. Clockwise from the upper left, we have all five in purely theoretical, rendered form: the 5150, 6150, 7150, 9150, and 8150. The strategy makes sense, really; everyone wants a solid spec sheet, but getting everyone to agree on a single shape is an exercise in futility. With 256MB of ROM, VGA displays across the board, tri-band 3G radios, Bluetooth 2.0, and FM radios, the Ultimates definitely hold their own in the spec department -- the only question, then, is whether they've nailed the industrial design. The first model being shown all public-like, the 5150 slider, is admittedly an acquired taste, but some of the others really caught our eyes (7150 and 9150, we're looking at you).

Gallery: i-mate's Ultimate line

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 25th 2008 1:35AM]

These are all junk. Cheap Plastic, small screen, no customer support, too high priced, just a waste of time--- not even worth it.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 15th 2007 7:36PM]

The gallery only shows 4 different models.

1 and 2 appear to be different states of the same phone.

Alan

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 20th 2007 11:09PM]

any word on WiFi for these?

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 25th 2007 11:03AM]

All Ultimate devices come with the following specifications.

• Operating System: Windows Mobile® 6 Professional
• Processor: Intel Bulverde 520MHz
• Quad-Band GSM/EDGE
• Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100 or 850/1700/2100
• Memory: 256MB ROM + 128 MB RAM
• Screen: VGA 262K Color LCD Touch Screen
• WiFi 802.11b/g/e/i
• Bluetooth® v2.0 + EDR - up t 1.3 Mbps
• Mini USB high speed - 480 Mbps
• Direct Video Out XGA
• Micro-SD card slot
• 2.0 mega pixel camera
• Battery: 1400mAh
• FM Stereo Radio

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 16th 2007 11:25AM]

send me the news about the latest upcoming mobile pc models