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i-mate “Hummer”

Posted by The Boy Genius on Sep 8, 2008 2:38 pm 11 comments
Filed in BG's Corner, EDGE, Exclusives, GPRS, GSM, HSDPA, Handsets, UMTS, Wi-Fi, Windows Mobile, i-mate

The i-mate Hummer, huh? We’re not positive if that’s an internal name or not, but we’re assuming it is. If you’re still an i-mate fan at this point in time, bless your heart. In any case, we’ve got the drop on this new i-mate handset, and it does look like it’s bringing some respectable specs to the table this time around. For starters, it’s ruggedized device that’s water resistant, and it’s got a metal-alloy-screwed case. See the “screws”? It’s a Windows Mobile Standard device, and we’re pretty sure it will ship with Windows Mobile 6.1. In terms of other specs on the handset, there’s UMTS/HSDPA, Wi-Fi, a 2 megapixel camera, and a 2.5″ screen. No carrier information or release timetable at the moment, but the one positive thing we have to say about this handset is the one-handed form factor. HTC needs to step it up and get things moving in that department. The Palm Pro is nice and all, but there’s nothing like a little HTC Thinnovation, you feel us?

Thanks, Daddy G.!

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11 comment(s) for this post.

  1. On Sep 8, 2008 @ 3:00 pm, Young Veyron Said:

    Ya I definitely feel you on that one.

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  2. On Sep 8, 2008 @ 3:12 pm, mosamjc Said:

    If this is a pro device, why is it running windows mobile standard? Feels kind of like a dash with some balls.

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  3. On Sep 8, 2008 @ 3:13 pm, The Boy Genius Said:

    @mosamjc

    You’re totally right. Updated post, thanks!

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  4. On Sep 8, 2008 @ 3:14 pm, Vision77 Said:

    Okay…..Where’s gps for the hummer phone?

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  5. On Sep 8, 2008 @ 3:16 pm, Magnus Said:

    Sorry but that’s not a very good looking device

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  6. On Sep 8, 2008 @ 4:25 pm, mrHiDefinition Said:

    Fugly…

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  7. On Sep 8, 2008 @ 5:06 pm, andrewkfromaz Said:

    Metal alloy case? Can you say “no wireless reception, ever?” Haven’t we learned ANYTHING from Apple’s follies, people?

    I can’t wait for carbon fiber to emerge in cell phone construction. Now that would be innovative (if expensive - and probably less durable than plastic for impact resistance)

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  8. On Sep 8, 2008 @ 10:32 pm, aeldes1 Said:

    @andrewkfromaz

    It has!

    Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte

    http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/19/nokias-8800-carbon-arte-takes-luxury-to-the-moon/

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  9. On Sep 8, 2008 @ 10:47 pm, Hanson Said:

    Oh my God, this is the most beautiful cellphone design I’ve ever seen! It looks like its got an extra cover on top secured with nice big screws.

    Why didn’t any designer come up with such a revolutionary product?

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  10. On Sep 9, 2008 @ 9:20 am, KDM™ Said:

    Nothing wrong with a good hummer but when they suck, man they suck!

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  11. On Sep 9, 2008 @ 9:23 am, Patagonianfly Said:

    Looks rugged. Finally a phone for us outdoors types! Price? I’ve lost my share of trendy feature phones due to moisture, drops, dust, etc.

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