i-mate, a global manufacturer of Windows Mobile devices and related peripherals, announced the launch of its Ultimate range of wireless devices, consisting of Ultimate 6150, 8150, 8502, and 9502, in the Americas.
The devices include features such as eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) direct video out, built-in GPS, Custom i-Q for provisioning, configuring the mobile devices for IT administrators and system integrators, and secured access with the security device management software. The device runs on Windows Mobile 6 operating system.
The Ultimate range is targeted at consumers and business users seeking functionality and style. The Ultimate 6150 is a PDA with a 2.8-inch VGA touch screen, while the Ultimate 8150 features both a VGA touch screen and dial keypad. The Ultimate 8502 and 9502 have a 2.6 and 2.8-inch sliding VGA touch screen, respectively, with a full QWERTY keypad.
The Ultimate 6150 and 8150 will be available directly through i-mate’s national distributors and resellers in early November 2007, for a retail price of approximately $695 and $725, respectively. The Ultimate 8502 and 9502 will be available later in the fourth quarter of 2007.
This is the official launch of our Ultimate range in the Americas and a huge milestone for i-mate that further solidifies our leadership position in the global smartphone market, stated Jim Morrison, Chief Executive Officer and founder of i-mate. The Ultimate range of devices combines unbeatable performance with sleek design that will appeal to both business users and gadget-lovers who want to choose a device based on their business and personal requirements we offer unlocked freedom and flexibility so they are not restricted to operator available options. In addition, our devices ship with our i-Q Services platform, which delivers individual device customization, personal device management with enhanced security, and provides an out of the box experience that is unmatched in the industry. The Ultimate range will also be upgradeable to support Microsoft’s System Center Mobile Device Manager, announced today, enabling our business customers to better secure and manage their Windows Mobile devices.
Companies are looking to get more from their mobile devices than ever before, said Peter Knook, a senior vice president of the Mobile Communications Business at Microsoft Corporation. He added, Windows Mobile and i-mate are working together to deliver versatile, enterprise-ready devices like their Ultimate range that can be easily managed by IT departments of all sizes, as well as secure enough to handle critical business information.
The company launched i-mate Ultimate 6150 and 8150 devices in the Middle East in September 2007.
In October 2007, Sprint launched HTC’s touch screen products in the US. The launch of the new Ultimate range of touch screen devices in the Americas highlights the growing demand for touch screens in cell phones.
